Tag: Review

Owner Review: Casio G-Shock GA-100 – A lovely beast

I am sure everybody, not just the watch enthusiasts have heard about the popular watch brand; Casio and one of its unique lines the G-Shock series. Gs are the toughest watches ever made. The founder of G-Shock, Kikou Ibe wanted to make a watch that can’t be beaten and he did it. That’s why watches…
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15/04/2020
Owner Review: Swatch Firestorm – before the MoonSwatch

When you mention ‘Swatch‘ to someone, what comes to their mind would be a plastic watch with playful charms and creative design which doesn’t hold much value. On the other hand, when mentioned to the average watch enthusiast, the thought of an affordable Swiss made brand, known for its accurate ETA quartz movement, well designed…
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14/04/2020
Owner Review: Seiko 5 SNK803 – An honest look at a gateway watch.

The Seiko 5 SNK803 flieger style watches are as ubiquitous to the watch community as coffee culture is to the Pacific Northwest. However, despite their popularity, they remain as an affordable ticket of entry into the world of automatic watches and the inevitable collection of them that follows. A quick overview of the important specs…
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12/04/2020
Owner Review: Seiko 5 Sports SKZ211 – an alternative to the SKX??

When it was “time” to purchase my first automatic watch, I did the research; and what kept coming up? The Seiko SKX, and for good reason. I started shopping online in earnest, and that is when I stumbled across the watch I ended up purchasing the Seiko 5 Sports SKZ211. The SKZ211 is commonly referred…
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08/04/2020
Owner Review: Marathon Navigator Tritium

The Marathon Navigator Tritium is quite simply, one of the best field watches you can buy, at almost any price point. Let that sink in for a minute. You could easily spend more money, much more and have nothing as rugged, dependable or field ready. Marathon now produces Navigators that are much better spec’ed, you…
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07/04/2020
Owner Review: Tudor Prince Oysterdate

I have touched on the relationship between Rolex and Tudor in some of my previous Fifth Wrist reviews. Tudor is the sister company of Rolex. Their watches have always been intended to be as tough as a Rolex but at a more affordable price point. I think the Tudor Prince Oysterdate really embodies this philosophy.…
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06/04/2020
Owner Review: Seiko SRPA27K1 – a dresswatch for BIG wrists!

Usually, I am not the type of person to normally wear a “dress watch”, I am a lathe operator. In my spare time, I like to wear simple 3-hand watches, even in smaller diameters, despite my 18.5cm wrist. The Seiko SRPA27K1 is 42mm in diameter with a lug width of 20mm and a case thickness…
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05/04/2020
Owner Review: Alpina Alpiner 4 GMT

Like some of you out there in the watch-world, I tend to live my life in one time zone – GMT-5 for me. So why would I need the Alpina Alpiner 4 GMT? The answer is simple: Because. Having never owned an Alpina or a GMT before, I was surprised by the quality of finishing…
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03/04/2020
Owner Review: Roebuck Diviso – Racing Inspired Three Hander

The Roebuck Diviso is a quality offering from a micro brand with a difference. Whether it’s the history or design, Roebuck isn’t your average micro brand. Guy Roebuck, the man behind the watches is a transplanted Kiwi, living in Round Rock, Texas by way of the UK. Just like Guy, the Diviso is outside the…
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01/04/2020
Owner Review: A Lange And Sohne 1815

I am sitting in a specialist surgeon’s office, I’m wearing some worn out jeans and faded grey sweatshirt. On my wrist is my A Lange & Sohne 1815. The expensive by the hour surgeon keeps glancing at my wrist as he discusses my daughter’s condition with my wife. Everything is going well and my daughter’s…
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27/03/2020