Tag: Review

Owner Review: Angles Three Kings

I decided around the end of 2020, after months of covid related lockdowns and changes to working practices taking its toll, to take my first small paddle into the vast ocean of micro-brands. The range of styles, mix of quality, not to mention my very limited watch budget, have kept my feet dry up until…
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25/10/2021
Owner Review: Edox SkyDiver 70s

So, first things first – if it was entirely up to me, this is a watch I’d never even consider, let alone buy. But I was lucky enough to win the Edox SkyDiver 70s in a very generous giveaway – there were multiple watches you could win and I’d prefer almost all other models instead…
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23/10/2021
Owner Review: Tissot PR 516

Tissot is an iconic name in the world of horology. They have been in business since 1853 and have had a hand in Motorsport since 1958 when Swiss driver Harry Zweifel sent Tissot a signed photograph of him in wearing his Tissot and he wrote on the photo “my Tissot is by my side, every…
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22/10/2021
Owner Review: Seiko Credor Eichi II

There is a concept in Zen Buddhism referred to as Sunyata, a type of meditative awareness of the emptiness of existence meant to transcend the corporeal realm, thereby achieving a liberated state of being. As I look at the milky porcelain dial of my Seiko Credor Eichi II, I am lost in the myriad layers…
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21/10/2021
Owner Review: Furlan Marri – “Mr Grey”

I heard about this new brand on a group podcast – possibly it was a replay of a Clubhouse (RIP) call? When Spanish Rob asked several well-known collectors what they thought of Furlan Marri – “Mr Grey”, they reacted with mild disgust and stated we should never waste our money on such an unworthy project.…
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20/10/2021
Owner Review: Grand Seiko SBGX265

Many members of the “watchfam” and several close colleagues of mine are keen to own a high end automatic or mechanical watch as their grail. Beating all odds I choose a different path and found myself falling in love with a Grand Seiko SBGX265. At the heart of the Grand Seiko SBGX265 is a 9F62…
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19/10/2021
Owner Review: Accutron Legacy 2SW6A001

This was a case of heading to an AD with one watch in mind, finding out they didn’t have it, but walking away with a watch that I ended up being much happier with – the Accutron Legacy 2SW6A001. Oh, and in the process, I found out that neither watch is what I thought it…
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18/10/2021
Owner Review: Serica 4512 Commando

I’m not going to build any suspense, craft a review revealing flaws or strengths then tell you why you should love it or hate it anyway – the Serica 4512 Commando is an awesome watch, in every way. Maybe the style or size isn’t quite your thing but if you don’t like this watch then I…
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17/10/2021
Owner Review: Zenith Chronomaster Revival Shadow

There are few watch brands out there who can tell a truly compelling origin story. Take for example, Gerald Genta’s ground-breaking designs, credited for rescuing AP during the Quartz Crisis; or Seiko’s meteoric rise during the 1960s from scoffed-at outsider to dominant force at the Swiss Chronometer trials; and who can forget Omega’s famous exploits…
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16/10/2021
Owner Review: Omega Speedmaster Legend Michael Schumacher

If you know me, it’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Omega and this Omega Speedmaster Legend Michael Schumacher is a great example of why. From the brand’s historical and cultural importance (WW2, going to space, James Bond, etc.) to the quality of craftsmanship (see the five-link bracelet on Seamaster 300M and master…
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15/10/2021