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Owner Review: Nite Watches MX10 – A Modern Field Watch
The Nite Watches MX10 is a truly unique one, featuring two things that I’ve never had in my collection, along with two of my favorite things. I’ve never owned a watch with an integrated bracelet, nor one with tritium tube hand/dial markers. And I love olive drab green and 24-hour dials. So here we have…
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Owner Review: Benrus Military Field Watch
Beloved for its clean utilitarian aesthetic, the field watch is one of the most iconic styles of watch produced today and it’s available in a dizzying array of variations from many watch brands, large and small. However, whereas the modern-day field watch is worn primarily for fashion, the aesthetic was born out of a need…
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A visit to the atelier of «watch mastermind» Dr. Ludwig Oechslin (Interview)
This year (2024) in August the Fifth Wrist delegate Claus (@tapir_ffm), accompanied our friend of the show Paul (@myhorologicaljourney), used his trip to Switzerland to the Geneva Watch Days also to visit Ludwig Oechslin in his private atelier. This article does not attempt to summarise or even comprehensively describe all that he has already achieved…
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The «Gemba Walk»: a manufacture visit to the watchmaking factory of Formex (and Dexel)
Wikipedia: In business, «Gemba» refers to the place where value is created Here: A visit to a «real» watch factory {reading time: approx. 5 minutes – plus 35 pictures; alternatively (only in German, though) you can watch the YouTube video here (the Formex part starting at 00:57:30): Fifth Wrist Ohne Hemmung } In April this year,…
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Owner Review: Formex Field Automatic 41mm
Formex is one of the more exciting independent/microbrands today and the Formex Field Automatic 41mm is a welcome addition to the Formex lineup. With unique designs, and a willingness to try new things, it stands out in an increasingly crowded space. It also stands out for its longevity – Formex Watches was originally established in 1999,…
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Owner review: Canister Fieldmaster
It’s hard for me to be objective about Canister as a brand and their first offering – the Fieldmaster. But I’ll do my best nonetheless and explain why is that along the way. Canister is the first brand I’ve supported on Kickstarter and the only watch project I rooted for to succeed and see the…
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Owner review: BOLDR Venture Field Medic
I was introduced to Boldr Supply Co. at Wind Up’s Pop Up Watch Shop in SoHo, NYC last summer. The BOLDR Venture Field Medic Camo-Green is a ruggedly handsome chronograph and field watch combination that immediately caught my attention, simultaneously scratching my field watch and chronograph itches. While browsing other watches, I pondered if I…
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2.5 Watchmakers – Alex Wrecks A Rolex
Welcome to the horology world’s ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of Two & A Half Watchmakers, Alex, Rob and Michael talk about the latest-ish releases from the watch industry. Including the Hamilton Khaki field Chrono. The fine quality alcohol consumed sensibly on this podcast is provided by Milton Rum Distillery. Make sure to…
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Owner Review: Timex Expedition North Field Post Solar
Timex are at it like rabbits of late, turning out countless models and re-editions to rival the swatch group. While some are questionable, its latest releases titled ‘Expedition North’ instantly caught my eye with their IP coated and stainless steel cases, choice of solar powered or mechanical movements and varying sizes. I hit ‘add to…
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Owner review: Timex Expedition North Field Post Solar 41mm
The Timex Expedition North Field Post Solar 41mm is an ideal watch for me. I’m an engineer, which means most days I am on a skyscraper construction site, or at a blown-up oil refinery, or standing along the edge of an aeration basin at a wastewater treatment plant. I also have a toddler to get…
