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Owner Review: Grand Seiko SBGR305 – Giving in to Peer Pressure

The past few years have seen Grand Seiko riding the big wave – maybe not of popularity but certainly of increasing market penetration here in the UK and getting significant social media publicity through the wannabe influencers. As a consumer, I view their efforts with some admiration albeit I sometimes struggle with some of the…
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12/04/2021
The European Gang Talks Watches

Five enthusiasts from four countries, three(and a half) languages, two currencies and one passion. A couple of eager european guys from the global and glorious fifthwrist-family meet to talk watches. The subject from which they deviate all the time is:can non-european watches be any good? If you listen to what Phil, Benoît, Wolfgang, Claus and…
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10/04/2021
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
New Rolex Releases 2021 – Explorer Madness

Welcome to our take on the top 5 new Rolex releases of 2021. We discuss every detail you can imagine on the newly released line up of new watches from Rolex. Join two Rolex watch enthusiasts Anthony and Vinnie (both own Rolex Explorers) and half a watchmaker Alex (not for Rolex) as we go watch…
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08/04/2021
Owner Review: Halios Seaforth

Halios is a microbrand that has been doing things right for awhile now. I have had 5 or 6 different varieties over the lifetime of the Halios Seaforth and thankfully it is still a relatively cheap watch that I dearly love. The first series of the Seaforths housed a 90s5 Miyota movement and that particular…
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05/04/2021
R&R – Adrian from Convopiece

Welcome to the horology world’s ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of the Rob & The Regulator Show, Rob and Alex are joined by independent watchmaking enthusiast, dapper gentleman, amaretto sipping, millinery aficionado Adrian from The Ultimate Bespoke Watch Service convopiece.com The podcast starts with our standard drink and wrist checks. We don’t waste…
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05/04/2021
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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04/04/2021
Owner Review: Kurono Tokyo Chronograph 1

“Designed by Hajime Asaoka”. This was one of the first things I remember that intrigued me about Kurono Tokyo. I didn’t know much about him yet – only that I was mesmerised by the design of the Reiwa, which made me think of a modern Japanese-styled Polerouter – and that I wanted to learn more.…
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01/04/2021
R&R – Lime Wars Mont Blanc Versus Audemars Piguet

Welcome to the horology world’s ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of Rob & The Regulator we talk about new watch releases from Mont Blanc, Doxa and Audemars Piguet. Plus all the usual rubbish. The fine quality alcohol consumed sensibly on this podcast is provided by Milton Rum Distillery. Make sure to support our…
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31/03/2021
Owner Review: Seamaster 300M Mid-size Quartz – Small not Diminutive

This version of the Omega Seamaster 300M Mid-size Quartz is gaining in popularity. I regularly have people message me about it, so let’s jump in. I went with the midsized version, which clocks in at 36.25mm. The lug-width is 18mm. Lug-to-lug length is 43mm and thickness is 11.2mm. This SMP is definitely wearable. It’s light,…
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31/03/2021