Reviews - Watch Complications

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

05/20/202107/01/2025

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 […]

Dress Low Cost Reviews Watch Shopping

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 […]

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).

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Timex Three GMT

01/27/202107/02/2025

A review of the low cost Timex Three GMT (discontinued). 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.

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