Author: patconn7

Owner review: Seiko Prospex SRPE93K

My Last watch buy for 2022 the Seiko Prospex SRPE93K or the Turtle as it is affectionally referred to , is big, clumsy and a little ugly like the author. I have had my eye on a few limited editions over the years but when one of my Brothers came down with his vintage 6309…
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17/01/2023
Owner review: Bulova Hack Watch

When I was looking for a field watch the Bulova hack watch caught my eye , sure I love the classics and this is a modern interpretation of a World War Two watch supplied to the U.S Army by Bulova , as I understand they are now owned by Citizen and have released a few…
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27/10/2021
Owner Review: King Seiko Day Date 5626-7000

Now I have had a hankering for one of these King Seiko 5626-7000 Day Dates for a while, so when one popped up on a Facebook watch group after a wine or 4 , I jumped on it. This was my first horological purchase on that particular platform, it was a good price and you…
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09/04/2021
Owner Review: Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch

“Flight qualified by NASA for all space missions, the first watch worn on the moon” is inscribed on the back of this chronograph and immediately every watch enthusiast knows what you are talking about. As a very young child my Mother got me out of my little bed to watch the Moon landing on television…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Seiko 5 Sports SRPD Diver

When I was lucky enough to see the Seiko 5 Sports SRPD Diver on a local shop’s flash buy email for 60% off retail last Friday week, I just had to buy it. Sure I have a few watches in my collection, but I was wanting one for riding my bike to work and not…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Rolex Datejust 1603 – Envy Ain’t Always Green

OK, so I shouldn’t even be wearing this Rolex Datejust 1603. It is a long long story but I got this watch as a present for my wonderful wife for her birthday. It all happened one evening when wine and whisky were all too much involved. I subtly said to her “do you like this…
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31/10/2020
Owner Review: Tudor Submariner 7016/0

The Tudor Submariner 7016/0 is a birth year model for me. Along with razors and pens, the birth year watch was a must have for me for some reason. My wife found this model at HQ Milton in San Francisco and was impressed with the attention to care and detail they offered. I knew what…
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26/12/2019