Tag: Review

Owner Review: Seiko 6139 Pogue Chronograph

I can remember the moment that the rabbit hole opened for me, and the Seiko 6139 Pogue Chronograph was the key that unlocked it. It was 2015 and I was googling watches as I wanted to upgrade from my Fossil. I had no idea there were watch forums, or strange ‘watch people’ out there, so…
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07/09/2020
Owner Review: Sears Tradition Skin Diver – A 1970s Cult Classic

If your parents ever dragged you to the local Sears department store for back-to-school supplies in the 1970s, somewhere among the endless racks of discounted tie-dye shirts and bell-bottom jeans, you may have seen this handsome Sears Tradition Skin Diver sitting in a display case. “Tradition” was Sears Roebuck’s private label for their line of…
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06/09/2020
Owner Review: Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Moon – Stars Like a Piece of Art

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso remains one of the iconic design that stays true to its origins. In late 2018, I was looking for a dress watch with moonphase to commemorate my wedding. I have always been fascinated by the moonphase complication which adds a touch of romance and elegance to the timepiece. What more fitting occasion…
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02/09/2020
Owner Review: Certina DS Podium Automatic

The Certina DS Podium Automatic is the first watch I might buy two of. I’ve had it on every waking moment since I got it 3 weeks ago. It is thin, comfortable and fast reading. The dial comes in white, black or gray. You can see I went for the gray. One of the downsides…
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01/09/2020
Owner Review: H. Moser & Cie Centre Seconds Blue Lagoon

I have a simple rating system for watches – when I strap it on, do I smile? Well, let me introduce you to one that makes me grin like an idiot – the H. Moser & Cie Centre Seconds Blue Lagoon. We are watch freaks, and for me watches are art. For functionality, my iPhone…
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30/08/2020
Owner Review: Sevenfriday M2

Sevenfriday is a brand that is the birth child of social media, with their claim to fame being associated with WatchAnish. Established in 2012, their watches are a tribute to industrial design. Sevenfriday is a lifestyle brand targeted towards younger audiences. I was attracted to the brand because of the design and brand identity. They…
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29/08/2020
Owner Review: Klokers KLOK-08 – old school slide ruler

Ok, this watch is a bit of a fun. In around 2017 I became aware of a new watch brand doing a launch on Kickstarter (not something I usually care about). Klokers KLOK-08 – a Swiss made watch from a French company. What caught my eye here, was the unusual dial layout – which was…
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26/08/2020
Owner Review: Casio G-Shock GBX100 (2.5 watchmakers edition)

Strange things happen when you drink vast quantities of Wakachangi while recording a podcast with your friends who also happen to be watchmakers. This is how I ended up buying my first digital watch in around 30 years. In a moment of delirium, the three of us decided to get the same watch. It was…
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25/08/2020
Owner Review: Enicar Super Dive MKIII – Can You Dig It?

During this pandemic, I found myself with ample time to shop for watches. Who am I kidding I find the time even when I’m working at the office. I had always been interested in vintage watches and had explored brands like Heuer, Universal Geneve, and Zenith in the past, but the prices for these legends…
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22/08/2020
Owner Review: Anordain Model 2 fume dial

A small team in Scotland dedicates a lot of energy to make watches. They are Anordain. Known for their hand-made enamel dials, there is much more to their watches than just the dials. The Model 2 comes with plain enamel dials, like on the Model 1 but with different colors or with “fumé” dials. It’s…
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21/08/2020