Author: eastw_atch

Owner review: Boldr Rally II – Wells 201

Boldr have been making titanium watches for what seems like years now and The ‘Rally II – Wells 201’, a Meca Quartz powered chronograph, shows to me they are still the microbrand forefathers of this hype material that many other mainstream and independent watch brands are only now starting to use, and for good reason.…
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10/06/2023
Owner review: Seiko SMW004A Metronome

Watch complications vary from traditional to contemporary, whimsical to necessary, and watch brands are always combining complications to display horological prowess and open up new market trends. But how about combining rhythm and timekeeping as a complication within the Seiko SMW004A Metronome watch. A striking quartz watch which has the ability to produce a beat…
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13/12/2022
Owner review: Seiko Prospex Mini Tuna SUT403P1

The Seiko Prospex Mini Tuna SUT403P1 is part of the iconic and recognised watch case designs that feature the ‘tuna-can’ style. Introduced in 1975 to mainly combat the issue of helium gas penetrating the case, it has symbolised their dive watches ever since and has a cult following and a cult dislike. Whichever side of…
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09/10/2022
Owner review: Lima Meca Revolt

The young independent brand Lima have released their most compelling design yet, the Lima Meca Revolt diver style watch. Boosting a quirky feature of interchangeable bezels. Inspiration came from the James Bond era defining watches and 1980’s action anime, giving a pared-down diver watch aesthetic. The basic premise of the Lima Meca Revolt is a…
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05/08/2022
Owner Review: Christopher Ward C65 Sandstorm Blackout

I used to know a guy called Christopher at school. Nice chap, great at football. Whenever I look at this Christopher Ward C65 Sandstorm Blackout I think of him though! Which is okay but not what I expected to feel when I picked this up. Is it because Christopher Ward is spelt out on the…
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06/04/2022
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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21/02/2022
Owner Review: Echo/Neutra Averau 39 Moon Phase

The brand is Echo/Neutra and it’s pronounced ‘echo noy-tra’. Their new watch designs are inspired by the mountain ranges of Italy………interesting, however the watches themselves are very pleasing. Echo/Neutra’s current catalogue consists of 7 watches; with the latest Kickstarter backed watch the Averau 39 Moon phase coming in 3 variations with 3 dial colour options,…
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24/11/2021
Owner review: Seiko SNK381

The Seiko 5 back catalogue is extensive and was the back bone of their general market popularity, with some really worthy classics still available at very reasonable prices. The Seiko SNK381 has been gaining traction a lot lately within the community for good reason and again, like most of my watch purchases, blindsided me. Seiko…
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06/11/2021
Owner Review: Casio G-Shock GMWB5000CS-1 Steel “Tron”

The current metal G-Shock line-up stretches to seven model variations now (I think? Could be more), and In terms of design, encasing that classic shape in metal is a pretty ridiculous idea- the whole ethos of G-Shock was to create a tough go anywhere tool watch-but why not hey? The watch world is basically superfluous…
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26/10/2021
Owner Review: Breitling Navitimer Automatic 38

I feel Breitling get a bad rep, not as bad as Tag heuer but that’s the impression I get and don’t understand why. In spite of this I’ve long admired their watches, especially the Navitimer from afar, ultimately being too big and inaccessible. But a couple of years ago Breitling changed that. In a stroke…
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10/02/2021