Brands - Watch Complications

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

10/20/201901/10/2021

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 […]

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 […]

Christopher Ward Dive Reviews

CW C60 Trident Bronze Ombré Update

06/19/201901/10/2021

Although I thought I would never like a bronze watch, the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Bronze Ombré has become the absolute favorite watch in my collection. This follow-up to the initial review is something I have been meaning to do and was spurred on by a comment on the original review video. The review update […]

Dress GMT How-to Projects Ten Six Watches

GMT Blue

06/10/201901/11/2021

I have really been looking forward to getting this post published and giving more detail on my custom build for a client called GMT Blue. For those interested or curious, I provide quite a bit of detail about the manufacturing process and sourcing of watch parts for an independent maker. The Specs Model: GMT Blue […]

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