Articles - Watch Complications

Gallant Classic Series

02/26/202102/26/2021

A review of the Gallant Classic Series 37239-1. This dress style watch turned out better than expected and stands out in the quartz crowd due to the design and movement. A good low-cost option for someone wanting a ready-to-go watch with the mechanical feels. And hey, “Resistant Water” or “Water Resistant” who cares, don’t get […]

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Testing Waterslide Decals

02/13/202112/09/2021

Testing processes and materials is important when making dials. A series of tests I recently undertook involved figuring out a consistent process for applying waterslide decals to dials, testing color prints, and how a variety of dial components handled the baking step required when making dials with film-free decals.

Accessories Apps Reviews

A Watch Collection App with Personality

01/31/202101/31/2021

Are you looking for a watch collection app? Can a watch app be more than just a list of watch data? I provide a complete overview of the WatcheePro app for iOS and macOS (Apple Silicone).

GMT Low Cost Reviews Timex

Timex Three GMT

01/27/202101/31/2021

A review of the low cost Timex Three GMT. The video includes the unboxing, resizing a Timex bracelet, why I got the watch, specs, pros, cons, and I open the case to take a look at the “Intelligent Quartz” movement.

Armin Strom Casual Dress Haute Watch Shopping

A Pre-Owned Grail Watch Lost Its Jewels

01/26/202107/06/2021

Being 2020 (yes I am catching up on posts), this was bound to happen. In my quest for an Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance, I decided to take an intermediate step after settling on the Binger 8606 as a cheap stand-in. Enter the Armin Strom Gravity Water, which shares the same basic case specs and […]

Accessories Fashion Reviews Storage

Watch Accessories and Gift Ideas

01/22/202101/31/2021

A review of watch accessories and gift ideas for watch enthusiasts. I discuss options for watch storage, travel, reading, fashion and more. My favorites include trays, books, and cuff links. Future articles will go into more detail with some of these categories.

Accessories Casio Reviews Sports Straps Vario

G-SHOCK Strap Adapter and Alternative Straps

10/14/202003/11/2021

Casio G-Shock watches are good, alternative straps make them better. Testing out a strap adapter kit and nylon straps from Singapore-based microbrand Vario gave me an excuse to buy a GA-100B.

Dress Reviews Rolex Sports

Rolex 114300 Dark Rhodium

10/02/202010/29/2021

The Rolex 114300 could be described as a Rolex for a non-Rolex enthusiast. Released in 2015 and discontinued in 2020, we take a look at the Oyster Perpetual 39 Dark Rhodium model while discussing ADs, the gray market, pros, cons, and of course I include macro views.

Dive How-to Pagani Design Tools

Realign Bezel and Remove Cyclops Lens

09/02/202001/18/2021

I really like the Pagani Design PD-1651, but as mentioned in my review and reality check video, I wanted/needed to change some things: swap the seconds hand, fix the misaligned bezel, and remove the cyclops lens. In this video, I talk tools and show how to realign a bezel insert and remove a cyclops lens.

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Gallant Classic Series

Testing Waterslide Decals

A Watch Collection App with Personality

Timex Three GMT

A Pre-Owned Grail Watch Lost Its Jewels

Watch Accessories and Gift Ideas

G-SHOCK Strap Adapter and Alternative Straps

Rolex 114300 Dark Rhodium

Realign Bezel and Remove Cyclops Lens