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Brian

I am a watch enthusiast and maker that likes to share my thoughts and projects. As for credentials, I have a doctorate in computing, not horology. Member NAWCC. Watch on YouTube!

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Christopher Ward Movements Pilot Reviews

Christopher Ward C8 Power Reserve Chronometer

Watch complications…we love them. Yes a certain purity exists in a three-hand timepiece that soberly tells the time, but mechanical complications add intrinsic complexity and value. But perhaps more importantly from an operational point-of-view, complications substantiate the canvas on which they are built. One such watch is the Christopher Ward C8 Power Reserve (C8 PR), […]

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Dress Projects Ten Six Watches

Tea Party

Watch Building & Brand Making watches is not trivial, and I am only an amateur. At some point I may do a more detailed post on the challenges I have encountered while watch-building, though I will summarize some aspects in this post. Still, I rely on movement specifications, blogs, and videos in my self-learning. One […]

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Casio Low Cost Reviews Watches

A Tale of Two Casios

Although I usually focus my posts on quality mechanical watches, I thought it would be fun to write something honest and substantial about low-cost quartz watches and give them the same review treatment. “Nostalgia. It’s delicate, but potent.” S1, E13, MadMen Recently I went on a short vacation. The plan was to disconnect from work […]

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Casual Projects Ten Six Watches

Glass Date Models

The point of this post is to illustrate some of the characteristics of my Glass Series, but also to highlight one of my favorite models and compare the two variations. 10/6 Glass Date-C 10/6 Glass Date-S Diameter: 42mm Height: 11.1mm Case: Stainless steel, brushed and polished combo Movement: Chinese DG2833, Hand-wound Power Reserve: 36 hours […]

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Orient Reviews Sports

Orient Eclipse

I have wanted to try out an Orient watch for a long time, but was waiting for the right watch offered in the right sale. Orient models I have seriously considered include the Star, Envoy, and Eclipse. Other models I find attractive are the Defender and Explorer. When the 2018 Father’s Day sale hit, I […]

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GMT Projects Ten Six Watches

GMT Two

I like all things Black and White, especially with an additional point of contrast. The GMT Two is my first quartz build and I decided to put this preference into practice. 10/6 GMT TwoGMTs are great for anyone who regularly travels or likes keeping track of two timezones. A quartz movement is a nice idea […]

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Dress General Hamilton

Hamilton Electric Converta

I love the idea of taking something useful from the past and restoring it to its purpose. The details: Brand & Model: Hamilton Electric Converta Year: 1959 Diameter: 36mm Height: 12mm Movement: 500 Battery Life: 1-2 years Jewels: 11 Lume: Vintage Frequency: 18,000bph (2.5Hz) Crystal: Sapphire, Domed Water Resistance: 0 Strap: Brown Leather Original Cost […]

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