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Owner Review: Junghans Max Bill Manual Wind
Before we get to my Junghans Max Bill Manual Wind review, a little history. Founded in 1861 and the largest watch and clock factory by 1903, Junghans is a German watch producer best known for their Max Bill line (and making detonators during the war), so called after the infamous Bauhaus schooled designer Max Bill…
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Owner Review: Rashid Tsoroev Arrow Evo by @brownsvillewatchguy
“It is mine, I tell you. My own. My precious. Yes, my precious.” The Arrow Evo from Rashid Tsoroev. Made in the Republic of Ingushetia, Russia (North Caucasus of Eastern Europe) the Arrow Evo by Rashid Tsoroev is another Russian watchmaker to lookout for. Russian watchmakers are still a bit overlooked by most watch collectors;…
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Owner Review: Kudoke 2 Bluebird by @natecho
I had first heard of Kudoke a few years prior to when I started really paying attention to this lovely husband and wife duo. At that time they were doing mostly skeletonized pieces which didn’t interest me as much. But fast forward to 2019, and seeing all the pictures that came with being nominated /…
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Owner review: Ophion 786 Vélos
I can remember my reaction when I saw the Ophion 786 Vélos back in the days (during the COVID period). I instantly thought: “What a beautiful looking and tasteful watch.” My second thought was: “This is too good to be true, either it will be enormously costly or the waiting time will kill my patience”…
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Owner review: Union Glashütte 1893
A manual wind classic chronograph with a white and shiny enamel lacquered dial surface, railway minute track, beautiful black arabic numerals, bluish hands, stainless steel case, made in Glashütte, Saxony, Germany. “Not bad … yes, sure, I am fine with it, I will take one. Holy shit, that costs as much as a year’s salary,…
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R&R – Yema Wristmaster Traveller Microrotor
Welcome to the horology world’s ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of Rob & the Regulator, Artisian Watch Technician Alex and Ex Richard Mille employee Rob talk about the latest releases from the watch industry. Including the Yema Wristmaster Traveller Microrotor. The fine quality alcohol consumed sensibly on this podcast is provided by Milton Rum…
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Owner review: Grand Seiko SBGN011
Before I get to my review of the Grand Seiko SBGN011 it is important to know that at the time of writing, I’ve been in the watch game for 8 years. By now, it’s safe to say that I know a thing or two about going down the rabbit hole that is watch collecting. Throughout…
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Owner review: Cartier Tank Basculante 2499c
The slippery Cartier Tank Basculante 2499c is one of the best kept secrets by Cartier aficionados. Released under the CPCP line from 1998 to 2008, The 2499c its by far one of the most beautiful, intriguing, and rarest CPCP models. As you may have noticed before, in comparison to other CPCP pieces, like Tortues, Tonneaus,…
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Owner Review: Jaeger LeCoultre Classic Medium Reverso
Jaeger LeCoultre Classic Medium Reverso (Q2548441), under the radar high horology. What is the watch that constantly gives you a natural high and happiness? To me, it’s always been the Jaeger LeCoultre Classic Medium Reverso. Prior to my being active in this crazy watch hobby, most of the watches that I owned have always leaned…
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Owner review: Studio Underdog Watermelon
The Studio Underdog Watermelon (first generation): Obviously the most special and striking thing about the Studio Underdog Watermelon is the colour palette. This creative watermelon flavoured watch has a really cool configuration which uses colour to give a feeling of fun and happiness. It courageously uses a bold and bright colour contrast to stand out…
