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Owner Review: Omega Speedmaster CK2998 Blue Panda
There are many iterations of the Omega Speedmaster, but it’s not every day that you come across a blue panda. After all, pandas are black and white. Introducing the Omega Speedmaster CK2998 Blue Panda. The techy stuff: Its measures 39.7mm across and 14.37mm thick, sapphire crystal, and calibre 1861 movement. Some would argue that it’s…
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Owner review: IWC Portugieser Chronograph
In the early 1930’s, two Portuguese merchants commissioned from IWC a large wristwatch with pocket watch precision. Using an existing pocket watch movement, the brand released a time-only watch in 1939. The Portuguese line was reborn in the 1990’s with the Rattrapante split-second chronograph released in 1995 and standard chronograph in 1998. Updated to model…
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Owner review: Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SSC813
Bringing back the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SSC813 has been a great move from the iconic Japanese house. Next to 3 automatic Speedtimers (SRQ-series), 5 Solar powered chronographs (SSC-series) have been released at the time of writing. In this review, the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SSC813 with the panda dial will be taken under the loupe. At…
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Owner review: Tudor Tiger Prince Date Chronograph
Daytona..Daytona..Daytona.. Admit it – you want one. Everyone wants one. Heck, I want one too. 🙂 But gone are the days wherein you can walk to a Rolex AD and get yourself the watch of your dreams to celebrate that promotion or event in your life. Yeah, it’s been like that for a number of…
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Owner review: TAG Heuer Autavia Jack Heuer Edition
The Autavia was the first watch released under Jack Heuer’s care of the Heuer company. The TAG Heuer Autavia Jack Heuer Edition is an icon of Heuer and motor racing history. When I put this watch on, I feel a bit of that nostalgia and heritage. It just makes me want to go for a…
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Owner review: Tissot PRX Chronograph
The Tissot PRX Chronograph is a newly released automatic chronograph in the modern Tissot PRX line. The current MSRP is $1750 USD. I am still in the honeymoon phase but I have been able to formulate some opinions about it. Dial: sapphire crystal, silver dial with contrasting black subdials, rose gold hands with Superluminova, 4:30…
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Owner review: Tudor Black Bay Chrono M79360N
I have always loved the look of the original Paul Newman Daytona, that is why I was so excited when the Tudor Black Bay Chrono M79360N was released in 2021. I contacted my authorized dealer right away and ordered one, it took a while for the watch to arrive but in this case, the wait…
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Owner review: Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1
In the watch world, micro-brands can be a bit of a minefield for consumers. Questions abound, and without the opportunity to walk into a boutique and try the product on, we find ourselves questioning if taking a risk on a new watch is worth it, even at a more affordable price point when compared with…
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Owner Review: Omega Speedmaster Legend Michael Schumacher
If you know me, it’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Omega and this Omega Speedmaster Legend Michael Schumacher is a great example of why. From the brand’s historical and cultural importance (WW2, going to space, James Bond, etc.) to the quality of craftsmanship (see the five-link bracelet on Seamaster 300M and master…
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Owner Review: Heuer Autavia 1163 “Siffert”
When you get into vintage Heuer, it’s often the draw of the more flashy “icons” like the Monaco or the Carrera that brings you in. After extensive forum reading you’ll realize that the Heuer Autavia 1163 is actually the most sought-after and precious of the golden age Heuer chronographs. The rarest and most expensive are…
