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Owner review: Seiko Flightmaster SBDS003
An automatic Seiko Flightmaster SBDS003… REALLY, AN AUTOMATIC SEIKO FLIGHTMASTER… Let that sink in, bet most of you Seiko Flightmaster fanboys never knew it existed, no? An all-titanium, 100m wr, screw-down everything, GS grade (6S37A), rhodium-plated, column-wheel chronograph, high-beat movement, with a power reserve indicator, integrated matching colour date wheel, sapphire crystal front and back,…
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Owner review: Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT
Meet my Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT. I travel a lot, sometimes being in different timezones, I wanted a watch that could track at least two timezones. The search began and while my eye always pointed to this Christopher Ward there was one thing I didn’t like, that being the logo in writing. They always…
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Owner review: Nomos Orion Neomatik Silvercut
I’m no stranger to Nomos, the Nomos Orion Neomatik Silvercut is the fourth one I’ve owned. It came up for sale from a fellow watch collector, barely used, so I just went for it. I’ve been looking for my next Nomos, but wanted something different from my Club and Lambda. The fact that the Nomos Orion…
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Owner Review: Autodromo Group B Series 1 – Worn & Wound
Autodromo is one of the earlier and more established microbrands out there. The brainchild of Bradley Price, they think of themselves as more of a lifestyle brand, and in addition to watches, also produce other automotive-related items such as driving gloves and sunglasses. Of all the watches I own, this Autodromo Group B Series 1…
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Owner Review: Hamilton Navy Pioneer – (Almost) Scratch Free
How I envy those watch collectors who delight in every scratch and dent added to their watch, viewing the marks as treasured snapshots in the ongoing album of their life. Try as I might, I can’t avoid obsessing over every hairline scratch or little ding I might have added in the latest wear of my…
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Owner Review: Cartier Roadster – the perfect daily wearer?
The Cartier Roadster was the watch that sparked my horological obsession. It was a 21st birthday gift from my parents and was my daily wearer for six years. My collection today is heavily biased toward vintage divers but the Cartier Roadster will always hold the highest designation in my collection as ”a keeper”. The Roaster…
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Owner Review: Oris Big Crown Pointer Date – The Versatile Red Dial
Oris are now a well established Swiss watch manufacture, with a solid reputation, a variety of designs and a faithful fan base. The Oris Big Crown Pointer Date models offer a variety of configurations: cases, dials, straps. I was impressed when I tried them on at a local AD, and quickly fell in love with…
