Author: westwoundwatches

Owner Review: Glycine Combat Sub Vintage – A Black Bay 58 Alternative?

I will start by saying this – No matter which side of the fence you’re on about this piece: the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage is a hell of a lot of watch for your money. The Combat Sub line offers a seemingly endless variety of dials, colors, and straps. If you don’t like this one,…
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13/01/2021
Owner Review: Hamilton Khaki King II

I will start by saying this: The Hamilton Khaki King II is a great way to get yourself into a Swiss Made timepiece, through a brand that carries a ton of heritage. Before we dive too deep (Water Resistance pun intended), lets get the notable specs out of the way: – 316L stainless steel case/bracelet,…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Seiko SARB035 – Discontinued, but not Discontent

The Seiko SARB035 is a modern classic for a reason. A definitive meeting of form and function, all while remaining humble and unassuming. The SARB035 is a classically sized watch in a world of dinner plate dials. At 38mm in diameter, there is enough size to give some presence, but it doesn’t scream for attention.…
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07/06/2020
Owner Review: Seiko 5 SNK803 – An honest look at a gateway watch.

The Seiko 5 SNK803 flieger style watches are as ubiquitous to the watch community as coffee culture is to the Pacific Northwest. However, despite their popularity, they remain as an affordable ticket of entry into the world of automatic watches and the inevitable collection of them that follows. A quick overview of the important specs…
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12/04/2020