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Editorial: A Detailed Overview of ochs und junior
Last year was a difficult year for most of us. The Coronavirus pandemic has brought many restrictions and suffering to the world. And as everyone knows most watch brands were hit hard by the virus, too: employees had to stay at home, suppliers could not deliver, customers stopped buying. From the large amount of difficulties within and outside…
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Owner Review: Raketa Perpetual Calendar
If you’re like me and you spend a lot of time on eBay hunting for sweet vintage watches, you’ll have come across a bunch of these Soviet era pieces from companies like Raketa and Poljot. The main attraction with these watches are that they are cheap and the cases are big. We all know the…
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Owner Review: Omega Constellation Beta 21 Electroquartz
This piece of history, with cutting edge technology (as of 1969), initiated a tremendous revolution in the watch world. The introduction of Quartz movements contributed to the extinction of many watch brands, transforming the horological landscape. Nonetheless, it should be noted that it was an admirable technological leap, that resulted in a wristwatch way more…
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Owner Review: Raketa Big Zero – Iconic Timepiece from the USSR
The Raketa Big Zero is an adorable odd duck of a watch that has a loyal following all around the world. Named the Big Zero for its massive zero at the 12 & 9 o’clock position, this watch also comes in a few sizes, and several dial options. While it isn’t going to be right…
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Owner review: Evant Tropic Diver 300
I stumbled upon the Evant Tropic Diver 300 purely by chance – browsing watches on the Internet – as one does. I was reading an article on an obscure diver from Breguet from the ‘60s – reference no. 1646. Apparently, only 60 pieces were made and the watch community was practically unaware of its existence…
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Owner Review: Halios Seaforth Series III
The watch hobby comes in different phases and those phases come with a few decision points. In my case it almost always starts with design. I was on the hunt for my first non-black-dial piece. Long before the days of the now notorious Tiffany blue Patek 5711, #teampastel was running strong on instagram and the…
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Owner Review: Pelton Sector Nickel Silver Limited Edition
If I got a nickel every time someone complimented this Pelton Sector Nickel Silver Limited Edition, it would have paid for itself. But who cares what others think? It’s the enjoyment that the wearer gets from the watch that truly matters. Pelton Watches, based in Detroit, Michigan, USA, is run by Deni Mesanovic. On their…
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Owner Review: Stowa Flieger Classic
I never thought I would fall in love with the Stowa Flieger Classic until I did. Much like a last minute hook up at a dive bar, I didn’t expect much from this average looking girl but then she won me over with her nocturnal skills and smooth winding. I’ve never been a huge flieger…
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Owner Review: Stowa Marine Classic 36mm
The fully polished case of the Stowa Marine Classic 36mm wears well because the lugs are angled just right to hug the wrist. Speaking of the lugs, namely of their thickness, this case wears like a 38mm, giving it more presence, from lug to lug, it measures 44.6mm. The case thickness is at 11mm including…
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Owner Review: Tudor Submariner 75090 – Neo Vintage
In my three watch collection, a neo vintage Submariner is my sport/active watch. I don’t like the term beater; to me it implies being disposable. I see my Tudor Submariner more as being ultra durable. I don’t have to worry about it at all. In fact, the scuffs, scratches and fading make it look better.…
