Tag: Review

Owner review: Patek Philippe 5115J

Reserving a watch for memorable events and occasions adds a ceremonial cachet to the experience. It ritualises the moment a timepiece girdles the wrist till its dutiful return. For this reason, the Patek Philippe 5115J stands out among other watches in rotation. Anything short of exemplary is deemed unworthy of such distinction. A minimalistic time-only dial…
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04/11/2022
Owner review: Rolex Explorer 214270

If I tried to distil the whole Rolex line into a single watch, it would be the Rolex Explorer, or more specifically, the Rolex Explorer 214270 in this review. We have a straightforward design that demonstrates inherent beauty in a product of astute conception. In simpler terms, charm is when form follows function. High contrast…
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03/11/2022
Owner review: Seiko SBBN025

There are few iconic moments that can match the sheer reach of James Earl Jones’ epic line “No. . . I am your Father” and the character he’s voicing from the immense Star Wars saga Darth Vader is surely one of the most recognisable baddies the world has ever seen. The Seiko SBBN025 Darth Tuna…
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02/11/2022
Owner review: Oris Calobra Chronograph Limited Edition II

In 2020, I had purchased a Reservoir Bronze Tiefenmesser and it was a love at first sight experience for me. In the same year, I found my all time favourite timepiece, the Oris Calobra Chronograph Limited Edition II. One day I was casually browsing for green watches on Carousel (a 2nd hand market app), I…
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31/10/2022
Owner review: BOLDR Venture Field Medic

I was introduced to Boldr Supply Co. at Wind Up’s Pop Up Watch Shop in SoHo, NYC last summer. The BOLDR Venture Field Medic Camo-Green is a ruggedly handsome chronograph and field watch combination that immediately caught my attention, simultaneously scratching my field watch and chronograph itches. While browsing other watches, I pondered if I…
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30/10/2022
Owner review: Hermes Sesame SM1.710

I have been considering adding a skeleton watch to my collection. I have always been fascinated by the open dial where you are able to view the movement and all the components of the watch. While browsing watch boutiques I happen to come across the Hermes Sesame SM1.710. It really caught my eye. It seems…
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29/10/2022
Owner review: Patek Philippe 5296R

The Patek Philippe 5296R used to be my grail watch. I convinced myself all would be well once I owned (or rather, looked after) a Patek Philippe. The Orientals teach their young to be steadfast and self-reliant once reaching thirty years of age. What better means to symbolise responsibility and maturity other than a fine…
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28/10/2022
Owner review: Rolex Yacht Master 16622

The 1980s was a time of innovation at Rolex, with a refresh of everything in the Rolex catalog and putting a more modern and premium look to the entire line up. Gone are the days of Matte Painted dials, and hand-wound movements of the Daytona but in with the new Glossy dials, White Gold Indices…
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27/10/2022
Owner review: Hermes Slim d’Hermes GMT

Back in 2018 when the Hermes Slim d’Hermes GMT dropped, I was smitten. I loved the Philippe Apeloig designed font, the asymmetric layout, the contrasting pop of the sub-dial, and the multi-faceted stick hands. I’ll admit the biggest sticking point for me was that Hermes wasn’t recognized as a serious watch brand. While it’s arguable…
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25/10/2022
Owner review: Grand Seiko SBGE245

Before getting to my Grand Seiko SBGE245 review, a bit of the back story. After knocking the bezel of my mahoosive 17mm tall SBDB001 again, I decided it was time to consolidate a couple of my Seiko into a Grand Seiko to cover all bases. Great excuse right! The SBDB001 has a Spring Drive GMT…
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24/10/2022