Articles - Watch Complications

Pool of Tears

11/27/201901/11/2021

Pool of Tears is Chapter II of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and serves as the inspiration for the next set of models in my Wonderland Series for my nano-brand 10/6. The pooling effect on the dials combined with the colors, hands, and logo remind the wearer of a foreign but familiar setting. Consistent with the […]

Dive Marloe Watch Company Microbrands Reviews

Marloe Morar

11/14/201901/10/2021

The Marloe Morar has been an internally controversial and surprisingly pleasing watch to experience. To be upfront, I really like Marloe Watch Company, their philosophy, and especially their design thinking. Every release is unique, not derivative of other brands (that is saying something these days). Each watch is identifiable as a Marloe of common origin, […]

Chronograph Low Cost Reviews Timex

Low Cost Watches Chronograph Edition

10/20/201907/01/2025

Another bit of fun Watches are fun and if you are reading this then you likely feel the same. I have my share of quality watches and I take my collection seriously, but I also enjoy dabbling in low-cost watches. Watches comprised of quality components cost $$$ and like most people I do […]

Casual GMT How-to Projects Ten Six Watches

Duel Time

10/16/201901/11/2021

Creating custom watches for clients is one of the most rewarding aspects of my watch-related activities. My brand 10/6 (Ten Six) is what I have dubbed a nanobrand, because I build one-off timepieces as opposed to larger production runs. I revel in working one-on-one with a customer to bring our collective vision to their wrist. […]

Dress GMT Grand Seiko Reviews

Grand Seiko SBGE249 Limited Edition

09/11/201901/10/2021

Not to spoil anything, but the Grand Seiko SBGE249 Limited Edition is one of the best GS releases to date. Grand Seiko is always spot on when it comes to the finishing details, and their Spring Drive technology is worth drooling over (love me some of that smooth sweeping motion), but this color combo along […]

Dress Kickstarter Microbrands Reviews Vario

Vario Silver Empire

08/28/201901/10/2021

The short short version: I really like the Vario Empire and it has earned a place in my watch box. The watch is simple and functional with a dress/casual design that is appropriate for many occasions while being unassuming. The Art Deco design shines through with the numerals and case design. An absolute winner in […]

How-to Tools Vario

Replacing A Hand Wound Movement

08/12/201901/11/2021

Replacing a watch movement is a fairly straightforward task as long as you have the right tools. Circumstances conspired such that I had the opportunity to create a how-to video detailing the process of replacing (swapping) a broken hand wound movement with a new one. The exact details will vary from watch to watch, but […]

Casual Kickstarter Microbrands Reviews Sports

Hamtun Nanok

07/26/201901/10/2021

Hamtun Watches has seen success on Kickstarter with the latest being the Kraken H2, which had an amazing run, but this post is about the prior offering, the Nanok. This is my first Hamtun watch and the general opinion is that I like it and expect to keep it for now. The owner behind the […]

Casio Christopher Ward Halios Reviews Timex Watches

Timex Weekender Update and Summer Watches

07/15/201901/10/2021

It is summer, a particularly hot one, and there are certain watches I tend to wear more during the summer months. This post and video provide a brief look at three of my favorite summertime watches, but first I give a requested update on my Timex Weekender Chronograph. As an aside, be sure to check […]

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Brian

Pool of Tears

Marloe Morar

Low Cost Watches Chronograph Edition

Duel Time

Grand Seiko SBGE249 Limited Edition

Vario Silver Empire

Replacing A Hand Wound Movement

Hamtun Nanok

Timex Weekender Update and Summer Watches