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Driving Time with Jody from Erebus and JOMW

This interview is back from the Wristcheck event last year sadly due to the timing of the event we only managed to grab a few interviews and the audio isn’t perfect due to taking place during the event and us learning the microphones, This interview is with the world famous Jody from Erebus Watches and…
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18/02/2025
Owner Review: Chanel J12 by @tapir_ffm

The year is 2000. The millennium bug has not plunged us into chaos, and Japanese designer Issey Miyake launches the modern and “mathematical” «Bao Bao bag», which can be seen on the arm of Zaha Hadid, among others. Shortly afterwards, a much more significant (design) classic appears in the form of the iPod – which…
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11/02/2025
Owner Review: Casio G Shock MRG B5000BA by @le.bleu.a.deux

In the early 90s, every cool kid in school had a G Shock on their wrist. Being the only Asian kid in school was not easy in the eyes of my parents. Dad worked hard to land a watch on my wrist when he learned about the “wrist game”; the Casio had a semicircular rubber case and a rectangular…
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04/02/2025
Owner Review: Vintage Longines Tank by @danghorology

Ah, the Longines vintage gold Tank—a relic from the 70s, a shimmering portal to an era of disco balls and questionable haircuts. And now, thanks to my father-in-law, this golden time traveler has landed on my wrist, making me the latest curator of its storied journey. Given as part of the “Three Watches for Thirty”…
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28/01/2025
Editorial: … and another timeline about watch companies

While reading a book about various watchmaking companies it appeared to me that, yes it was ages ago, that Audemars Piguet made this and also ages ago that Patek Philippe made that … but that made me wonder, what does «ages ago» even mean? Would placing these key events on a timeline illustrate this with…
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21/01/2025
Owner Review: Longines HydroConquest by @danghorology

My Dream Watch, My Forever Watch Sometimes, life gifts you a moment so perfect, it feels almost cinematic. Picture this: soaring above the breathtaking landscapes of Northam, Western Australia, in a hot air balloon on my first anniversary with my partner. Amidst the serenity of the skies, I was handed a gift that would change…
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14/01/2025
Owner Review: Baltic Mr Classic Salmon by @danghorology

The Watch That Stole My 30s (In the Best) Turning 30 comes with a mix of emotions. Some people throw lavish parties, others take existential naps. Me? I got this stunning Baltic watch, and let me tell you – it’s the real MVP of my milestone birthday. Forget cake and candles; this beauty is the…
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07/01/2025
Owner Review: Hautlence HL08 by @brownsvillewatchguy

A quick history of Hautlence first. Founded in 2004, its name is an anagram of Neuchatel. It’s a brand known for TV shaped cases with jumping hours and retrograde minutes. In 2013 it was acquired by MELB Holding (Meylan family), H. Moser’s parent company. Now the beautiful thing about Fifth Wrist is that I can flat…
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17/12/2024
Owner Review: Zenith Captain Winsor by @tapir_ffm

Three wishes, two icons, one watch Kinder Surprise! That’s three wishes altogether!? You know that’s not possible. > I would love to have an exciting movement to look at … > and a column wheel chronograph to play around with … > and as a sweet topping: I really want an annual calendar by Ludwig…
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10/12/2024
Owner Review: Fears Brunswick 38 Silver Sector Topper Edition by @time_chapter

The Fears Brunswick 38 ‘Silver Sector’ Topper Edition BS23800B is the third watch in the ongoing partnership between the Bristol-based watchmaker and Topper, the Californian jeweller. It is a departure from their two previous collaborations with a contemporary sector dial and sub-seconds that is reminiscent of Fears dials produced in the ‘30s and ‘40s, which…
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03/12/2024