Tag: dress

Owner Review: Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle

Considered by many to be an entry-level piece into the haute horologie world, the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle proves that when it comes to their brand, entry-level is not a bad word. So what exactly is it? This particular version of the Patrimony Traditionnelle features a 38mm solid pink gold case, measuring a scant 7.77mm…
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01/01/2021
Owner Review: Precimax and Dugena – Ebony and Ivory

Recently I rediscovered two watches «in my drawer», a Dugena and a Precimax. After I restrapped them – I started to wear again. The reason why I didn’t wear these watches for a long time: they both only have 34mm cases, which I regard as too small. (They do however wear more like 34.45 on…
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17/11/2020
Owner Review: Kurono Tokyo Mori – Green is the New Black

The first I heard about Kurono Tokyo was when a couple of the members from our watch community started talking about it in a group chat. During that time, I was spending a lot of hours researching micro brands, wanting to get something different from the norm. I’ve come to learn that Kurono Tokyo was…
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07/11/2020
Owner Review: Holthinrichs Raw Ornament

There is much more to this Holthinrichs Raw Ornament watch than at first meets the eye. Its wearability cannot be totally understood without having it on the wrist. The details of the case can not be fully appreciated without taking it off the strap and staring at it from multiple angles. The movement is hand…
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28/10/2020
Owner Review: Lanco Rocketeer – the Riddle of the Rocketeer

I love a good mystery. In my modest collection, this Lanco Rocketeer from the late 50s is exactly that. The gold-plated case measures 35mm but the 44mm lug to lug and 19mm lug width make it wear larger than its case size would suggest. The case is both attractive with a fine coin edge bezel…
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17/10/2020
Owner Review: Montblanc Timewalker – Don’t Fill it with Ink

The Montblanc Timewalker was my first grail watch and the “one” that I absolutely wanted, but thought I could never get (now I have two!). The Montblanc Timewalker has three “generations” of models. This is from the first and original generation; from the mid-2000’s. The Montblanc Timewalker was designed by Giampiero Bodino, the man who…
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09/10/2020
Owner Review: Nomos Tetra Neomatik 39

Say hello to the Nomos Tetra Neomatik 39 – since my university days, I’ve always wanted to get a Nomos Tetra, but I never quite got down to it. Alas, I’ve finally added it to my collection! There’s just something about a squared case watch that appealed to me, and NOMOS most definitely provides great…
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07/10/2020
Owner Review: Tissot Banana Heritage Centenary Edition

When I first cast my eyes on the Tissot Banana Heritage Centenary Edition, I was instantly captivated by its nostalgic appeal. There’s the unmistakably vintage black dial with silver hands; the petite onion crown with the yester-year “T” signature; and most visually appealing of all, the curve silhouette of the watch’s ultra-thin stainless steel case.…
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07/10/2020
Owner Review: Seiko Presage SSA385J1 Fuyugeshiki

That’s a hell of a long name, I hear you say. But this is still not the name in its entirety. The full name of this beauty is the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time SSA385J1 Fuyugeshiki. Now that’s a hell of a mouthful. From the first time I set eyes on the Seiko Fuyugeshiki, I knew…
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29/09/2020
Owner Review: Junghans Max Bill Manual Wind

Before we get to my Junghans Max Bill Manual Wind review, a little history. Founded in 1861 and the largest watch and clock factory by 1903, Junghans is a German watch producer best known for their Max Bill line (and making detonators during the war), so called after the infamous Bauhaus schooled designer Max Bill…
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28/09/2020