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Owner Review: Rolex GMT Master 16750 Pepsi
The Rolex Pepsi GMT Master 16750 is a great looking watch but in my opinion only on a bracelet. It is both undeniably iconic and a strong contender for a one-watch collection. This particular reference is considered a transitional model and was produced in the eighties. The Rolex 3075 movement is rock solid and even…
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Owner Review: Rolex Pepsi GMT Master 2 126710 BLRO
You all know this watch. Nothing I can write here will likely change your feelings on it. Some are anxious to own one, and some are blatantly ignorant of its existence. It is of course, the 2018 Basel release Rolex Pepsi GMT Master 2 126710 BLRO, also known as simply “the Pepsi”. When Rolex teased…
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Owner Review: Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Meteorite 126719BLRO
Having owned the Pepsi BLRO in stainless steel, my next natural progression was to also own a Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Meteorite 126719BLRO. The meteorite dial is an extremely special piece to me, as no two dials are identical. As most Rolex sport models have the same 40mm cases and only 2 versions of different…
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Owner review: Rolex GMT Master II
There is no denying that we sometimes wear watches to look and feel like someone we aspire to be. No other than the infamous con artist Frank W. Abagnale could have said it any better “There is enchantment in a uniform, especially one that marks the wearer as a person of rare skills, courage or…
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Owner review: Seiko GMT SSK001
I had to go on an overseas work trip so gave myself an excuse to buy a GMT watch. As I don’t think I’ll be getting my Rolex Pepsi anytime soon, I decided to have a look at the relatively new Seiko 5 GMTs. I really wanted to try on the Seiko GMT SSK001 (black…
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Owner review: Tudor Black Bay GMT 79830RB
I have lusted after a Tudor Black Bay GMT 79830RB since 2018 when it was released alongside the Rolex GMT Pepsi. For some reason, I just found the Tudor more appealing and of course, it being half the price of the Rolex it seemed like the Tudor GMT was a much better value proposition. I…
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Owner Review: Rolex GMT Master 1675
Long before the Rolex GMT Master 1675, my watch collecting journey had been quite an interesting one. When I first started, I shuddered to think that paying $2000 for a simple Omega Seamster was just nuts when a Seiko for $200 could fulfil exactly the same task. I soon found out that the beautiful wide…
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Owner Review: Citizen Promaster Marine
The Citizen Promaster Marine may not have the prestige of its Swiss competition, but if there is one thing Japan is know for, its mechanics and reliability. The Citizen Promaster Marine NY0086-16LE is my current favourite watch, it comes across as a watch that should cost 5 times what it does, and makes you feel…
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Owner Review: Seiko Turtle SRP779K1 – What came first? The ‘Turtle’ or the Egg?
The Seiko Turtle SRP779K1 has served as my first entry into the wonderful world of mechanical watches. I’m not sure if I was aware of its predecessors the ‘SKX‘ model before owning it or not. It’s possible that since having the beautiful Pepsi bezel in my life I have unwittingly started to notice articles, photos…
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Owner Review: Rolex Batman GMT Master II
Once a rather plump luxury watch sales person told me that if I worked really hard I could maybe one day own a Rolex Batman GMT Master II. I had commented on how beautiful his watch was and ever since that comment I wanted the Batman. I put in a lot of work to build…
