Author: findingfam

Owner Review: Citizen Jet Auto Dater

The soft whine that began somewhere behind you has grown to a dull roar. As the speed increases, you feel your body being pushed back into your seat. You’re aware of a faint mechanical rattle and the clinking of the white coffee cups and saucers stored in the galley just ahead. The angle of the…
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14/09/2021
Owner Review: Citizen 67-9119 “Spyder”

Long before the Citizen 67-9119 “Spyder”, the first watch that made an impression on me was a Citizen Eco-Drive chronograph that my late father gifted me “for no reason” (as was his way) in the summer of 2002. It will turn 20 years old this year and hasn’t missed a tick. The emotions we associate…
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11/09/2021
Owner Review: Orient King Diver – May He Live Long

I’m generally drawn to watches that are unique and tell a story. For these reasons, I collect mostly vintage watches. I do have a few modern pieces but even those carry forward vintage cues. I picked up my Weekly Auto Orient King Diver in August to mark five years with my company. Orient recently turned…
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27/10/2020
Owner Review: Lanco Rocketeer – the Riddle of the Rocketeer

I love a good mystery. In my modest collection, this Lanco Rocketeer from the late 50s is exactly that. The gold-plated case measures 35mm but the 44mm lug to lug and 19mm lug width make it wear larger than its case size would suggest. The case is both attractive with a fine coin edge bezel…
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17/10/2020