Articles - Watch Complications

Vario 1918 Trench Medic

08/17/2021

In March 2021, I received and reviewed my Vario 1918 Trench watch in 37mm stainless steel. I have since received my Vario 1918 Trench Medic in 40mm brass and well…here is the review and comparison. I contrast specs with the 37mm steel version, compare brass vs. bronze, and explain the pulsometer.

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Low Cost Rectangle Watches

08/03/2021

Plenty of reviews exist for high-end rectangle watches, but I didn’t see anything for low cost watches when searching the Tubes. So, I picked three watches that I found initially appealing, two Men’s watches and one Women’s watch, to review. The video includes the unboxing, review, and a peek inside the case for each watch. […]

Armin Strom Brands Casual Haute Reviews

Armin Strom Review and Watch Service

07/07/2021

My Gravity Water has returned from a five-month service trip and what follows is an Armin Strom review and watch service story. I provide insight into Armin Strom as a watch manufacturer and provide plenty of pictures of the watch service process, the watch, and macro views of this stepping stone in the quest for my […]

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A Watch Build Beginning to End

06/22/202106/23/2021

Recently, I completed a very personal watch for a client. I documented the process in order to create a condensed tutorial on making a custom watch, from making the dial to attaching the case back. As part of showing a watch build beginning to end, I include a variety of pictures with brief commentary, but […]

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Custom Movement Holders and Spacers

05/20/202105/20/2021

One of my favorite activities in watchmaking is creating custom movement holders and spacers. Problem solving is what I do as an Information and Computer Scientist, so it feels right at home. Creating an interface to fit a particular movement to a particular case is a fun challenge. A custom part means drafting a design. […]

Christopher Ward Dive Reviews

Battle of the Bronze

04/22/202104/29/2021

The Christopher Ward C60 Trident Bronze Ombré, released in 2018, is one of my favorite watches. CW released a new version in 2021, and I had to do a comparison of the two models. In the BATTLE OF THE BRONZE, I pit the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Ombré Mark 2 against the Mark 3 in […]

Dive Dress Feynman Timekeepers Kickstarter Microbrands Reviews

Feynman One or Cove?

03/22/202103/22/2021

A comparison review of the Feynman Timekeepers One and Cove models. Instead of a typical review for already heavily reviewed watches, I decided to put myself in the position of having to choose one to keep. The watches and characteristics are summarized below, but the video contains the finer details.

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Vario 1918 Trench Watch

03/14/202103/14/2021

Here we have what I consider to be The Microbrand Watch of 2021. You will find an extended review video of the Vario 1918 Trench watch, a very successful Kickstarter campaign from the Singapore microbrand. I cover all the fine details including specs, pros, cons, macro view, accessories, and plenty more. Below, you will also […]

How-to Pocket Watches Tools

Bluing Watch Hands

03/05/202103/05/2021

Bluing watch hands requires the right tools and timing. Watch the process up-close with a set of old pocket watch hands in preparation for another restoration project. If you are looking for more entertainment, check out the how-to articles and my YouTube channel.

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Brian

Vario 1918 Trench Medic

Low Cost Rectangle Watches

Armin Strom Review and Watch Service

A Watch Build Beginning to End

Custom Movement Holders and Spacers

Battle of the Bronze

Feynman One or Cove?

Vario 1918 Trench Watch

Bluing Watch Hands