Tag: chronometer

Owner Review: Christopher Ward C65 Sandstorm Blackout

I used to know a guy called Christopher at school. Nice chap, great at football. Whenever I look at this Christopher Ward C65 Sandstorm Blackout I think of him though! Which is okay but not what I expected to feel when I picked this up. Is it because Christopher Ward is spelt out on the…
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06/04/2022
Owner Review: Formex Essence Automatic Chronometer

Anytime any sort of saving or budgeting for a watch comes into play, you open the box containing your new purchase hoping that it truly is all that it’s cracked up to be. This goes for a $200 Seiko or, in my recent case, the $1265 USD Formex Essence Automatic Chronometer in the Silver dial,…
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22/03/2021
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: Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Meteorite 126719BLRO

Having owned the Pepsi BLRO in stainless steel, my next natural progression was to also own a Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Meteorite 126719BLRO. The meteorite dial is an extremely special piece to me, as no two dials are identical. As most Rolex sport models have the same 40mm cases and only 2 versions of different…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Zodiac Topper Jewelers Sea Wolf

Of all the watches in my collection, the Zodiac Topper Jewelers Sea Wolf is by far the most unique. The obvious lure of the watch is where we’ll start, the bezel. I’ve found that there really isn’t much of an in between with this bezel as you either love it or hate it. Aside from…
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25/05/2020