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The Vintage HenHouse – Obscure vintage watch brands with Adam @mechanical_time
Enter The Vintage Hen-House, pick a perch, and listen to Benoît (@Petitesecondes) and his co-hosts chat to vintage watch collectors from all over the world about their collection, the vintage watch world, and many other things. Let’s talk about the good, the bad and the ugly stories that we can all share about collecting vintage…
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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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Owner review: I sold my Moonwatch
I wrote this review, sold the watch, and only then actually hit submit on this review. I felt it necessary to start with this disclaimer because I didn’t want this essay to be thought of as an ad for my decidedly pedestrian Omega Speedmaster Professional. I have already moved it, and I’m satisfied with what…
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2.5 Watchmakers – GPHG 2022 for 5 hours
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 best and worst picks from the GPHG awards 2022. The fine quality alcohol consumed sensibly on this…
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Owner review: Swatch Sistem 51
When I first read about the Swatch Sistem 51 I found the challenge given by Nicolas Hayek to his engineers intriguing. What he basically asked them to do was to reinvent the Swatch that had successfully challenged the cheap quartz watches from Asia, but this time with a mechanical watch that could be produced at…
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Owner review: Sinn 8820 – Maybe the most underrated diving watch
The Sinn 8820 was the first new, mechanical watch I ever purchased. I have, however, sold it in the meantime, but maybe my experience is of value for some of you anyway. The Sinn 8820 also was (as far as I know) the first titanium watch from Sinn, released shortly after Lothar Schmidt took over…
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Owner Review: Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical
Like most of us, I am also buying more straps for my watches than I actually need. Unlike most of us I am buying (and selling) watches at a very slow rate. A new watch needs to convince me more than 95% before I buy it. That’s one reason, why I rarely buy used watches:…
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Owner Review: Swatch Sistem51 – The worst watch ever made?
Catchy title, but after experiencing this watch for a long time, it’s the only conclusion I have come to. This watch is a piece of crap, and let me explain why. The Swatch Sistem51 first came out in 2014 and I have been the owner of the classic black variation since its debut, long before…
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Owner Review: Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical White Dial
Almost all watch enthusiasts (and YouTube reviewers on a slow day) have given this one a thought at least once – what is the ideal apocalypse watch? A G-Shock? No, the battery will eventually run out. Something solar-powered, then? Perhaps, but what if the sun is blocked by a dust cloud from a cataclysmic event…
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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…
