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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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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: Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda GT Automatic by @watchesandwords
A dressy steel sports watch? Sure. The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda GT is a large, modern but elegant watch. I have admired the distinguished watches of the Parmigiani Fleurier brand since they first appeared around the mid-1990s. I liked the fact that the watches of this brand are rather less known and inconspicuous. And I am…
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Breguet 7027 Owner Review by @ikarlwatches
Mastering Tradition. Breguet 7027 The Breguet La Tradition 7027 is a masterpiece that marries historical craftsmanship with modern watchmaking innovation. In this review, I will share my journey of discovering this exceptional timepiece, delve into its rich history, describe its unique features, and discuss its perceived drawbacks that, in my opinion, make it even more…
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Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5035 Owner Review by @watchesandwords
The practical complication of Patek Philippe, the Annual Calendar Ref. 5035 confuses most of the people I know. Firstly people do not know that Patek introduced the annual calendar complication with this watch at the 1996 Baselworld fair as a part of the practical complications collection. The annual calendar complication is invented by Patek Philippe.…
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Owner review: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional
The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional is a legend, an icon, and one of the greatest watches of all time. The reason I was so enamored with the Speedmaster was because, as a kid, I was seeing the watch in the local Omega AD and learning about the whole history and the “first watch worn on…
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The European Gang Talkes Watches #7: Fake Watches and Fake Wonders
Want to hear unusual and dissenting opinions about last week’s new releases of «Watches and Wonders»? This is the show for you. This episode #7 of «The European Gang Talks Watches» was recorded on the evening of the fist day of this years «Watches and Wonders« (and the concurrent «Time to Watches» and «Masters of Horology»).…
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2.5 Watchmakers – TAG Heuer Mario Kart Tourbillon
Welcome to the horology world’s ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of Two & A Half Watchmakers, Artisian Watch Technician Alex, Ex Richard Mille employee Rob and Rolex watchmaker Michael talk about the latest releases from the watch industry, including the TAG Heuer Mario Kart Tourbillon. The fine quality alcohol consumed sensibly on this…
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Owner Review: Tissot Everytime – My First Night Out with a New Watch
I’m completely sober waiting with my unbalanced and slurring friends outside of a nightclub. My white button-down shirt is stained with someone else’s vodka and Coke. I look down at my Tissot Everytime. The dial reads 11 o’clock. We have been standing in line since before 10. We’re in an alleyway standing next to a…
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Owner Review: Vortic Watch – Restoring Classics to their Former Glory
We all know about American Muscle Cars and many of us will attest to being Mustang, Charger, Corvette or Camaro fans but have you heard of the American Muscle Watch from Vortic? Nah… me neither until I started to pen this review and it just felt right to coin the phrase. I have not doubt…
