Tag: chronograph

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
Owner Review: Breguet Type XX Transatlantique

The Breguet Type XX Transatlantique manages to be classy, charming, and sporty all at the same time. First and foremost, we’re talking Breguet here! I mean, look at the font on that date wheel. That’s nice! If you want a Breguet in your collection and you’re not ready to go all out dress watch and…
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10/03/2021
Owner Review: Heuer Autavia 1163 “Siffert”

When you get into vintage Heuer, it’s often the draw of the more flashy “icons” like the Monaco or the Carrera that brings you in. After extensive forum reading you’ll realize that the Heuer Autavia 1163 is actually the most sought-after and precious of the golden age Heuer chronographs. The rarest and most expensive are…
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07/03/2021
Owner Review: Ralph Lauren Sporting Chronograph

I saw this Ralph Lauren Sporting Chronograph in the Instagram feed of @marekielbasa.md – Chopard, Dubuis, Lange – dude is nuts. He once paid ArchieLuxury for a collection review and nearly succeeded in trolling him into a heart attack – it was epic! Now, this RL was familiar to me because in the days before…
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03/01/2021
Owner Review: Omega Speedmaster Mark 2 – The Moon or Palookaville

Fifteen years after Marlon Brandon and ‘On The Waterfront’, there was the Omega Speedmaster Mark 2. This improved 2.0 version of the Speedmaster was to be offered up by Omega for the Moon landing gig in 1969. NASA however, were up against a JFK set clock to complete this task by the end of the…
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03/01/2021
Owner Review: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Rose Gold

So I was asked by @thewatchregulator to submit a review of my Audemars Piguet Royal Oak chronograph rose gold in 41mm. This being my first official review of any watch, I first hesitated in how I would go about this. This is for sure, a very high-end luxurious timepiece in precious metal, by a well…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Omega Speedsonic F300hz

I don’t like Omega Speedmasters. I don’t like chronograph watches. I don’t have any soft spot for Omega in my heart, even if I recognize their quality. 70s design isn’t my favorite. I don’t wear watches above 42mm because of my small wrist. I only like mechanical and automatic watches. No battery for me! I…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Omega Speedmaster Japan Racing Edition

The 2004 Omega Speedmaster Japan Racing (JR04 for short) is one of my personal favorite limited-edition Speedmasters. Its classic Speedmaster wearability coupled with its dashing colorful dial really make it a truly special experience to wear even without the “insiders-only” status it enjoys between those in the know. The touches of orange on the gray…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Omega Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday

Tuesdays in the ‘watch-world’ are synonymous with the Omega Speedmaster. This idea was first conceived and popularized by the Fratello Watch group in 2012 as a simple hashtag #speedytuesday on Facebook. In 2017, to commemorate 5 years of the #speedytuesday movement, Omega in collaboration with Fratello Watches designed and released a limited edition “Speedy Tuesday”…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Omega Speedmaster Reduced

The Omega Speedmaster Reduced 3539.50 is somewhat of a sleeper in the watch world. It evokes a lot of the same classic styling of the iconic 42mm Speedmaster Professional “Moonwatch” but sporting an automatic movement in a versatile 38mm form-factor instead. Unfortunately, the Speedmaster Reduced has long been discontinued but at least they’re still pretty…
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02/01/2021