Reviews - Watch Complications

Undone Vintage Killy vs. CW C3 Malvern Mk III

12/28/201901/04/2021

The Christopher Ward (CW) C3 Malvern Chronograph MK III has been in my collection since 2017, while I picked up an Undone Vintage Killy in a 2019 Black Friday sale. Both are dress-style chronographs and the Undone was acquired to challenge the CW since it gets little wrist time amongst other watches. This is an […]

Accessories Reviews Straps

Barton Silicone Straps

12/16/201901/04/2021

Every watch collector should have a couple Barton silicone straps in their box. Barton Watch Bands produces a variety of strap types and styles, but what they seem to be best known for are silicone bands. This is a detailed overview that also compares the Soft Silicone straps with the Elite Silicone straps.

Accessories Reviews Storage

Glenor Co Watch Boxes

12/13/201901/10/2021

In a departure from actual watches, I wanted to share a look at my favorite watch boxes, which are a carbon fiber design made by Glenor Co. In the video, I show four different sizes and talk about the construction and how my Glenor Co watch boxes have held up over time. Glenor Co 12 […]

Casual Dress Projects Ten Six Watches

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

10/20/201901/10/2021

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 […]

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