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The Watch of 2022: Christopher Ward Bel Canto

12/26/202204/24/2024

The Christopher Ward Bel Canto is a horological masterclass in materials and design. A chiming watch for the masses, the C1 Bel Canto is without a doubt the watch of 2022. Sorry, Omega Moonswatch. Tudor, you’ve had a good year. GPHG can pass out awards all they want. Anyone who really understands horology at a […]

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Chiming Watches and Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Preview

11/01/202212/23/2022

Once in a while a watch comes along that changes expectations. Quite honestly, it is very rare. Chiming watches are a niche of haute horology inaccessible to most makers due to closely guarded secrets and inaccessible to most enthusiasts due to cost. The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto changes the equation significantly. This post and […]

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Christopher Ward C1 PowerGlow Prototype

09/25/2022

I am thrilled and blessed to be able to share a watch with you that won’t be seen in detail anywhere else. The Christopher Ward C1 PowerGlow Prototype is an incredible watch, with only three known to have been made. In the video, I discuss the C1 case design using a few models, including a […]

Casual Dive Reviews Tudor Watches

Tudor Black Bay Ceramic

08/09/202208/09/2022

Is this the best Tudor? Is this a Tudor for a non-fan of the brand? Can I get past the snowflake hand? Here is my review of the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic. From the box to macro views, I talk all the pros and cons. Having worn the watch daily for a few weeks, the […]

Casual Dress Kickstarter Microbrands Reviews Selten

Selten Meteorite Watch

05/26/202201/27/2023

The Selten meteorite watch is a very unique, or as they call it “out of this world,” and welcome addition to the microbrand sphere. To say I haven’t seen anything else quite like it is an understatement, which is why I bought one. In the review video, I discuss initial pros and cons after wearing […]

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Pagani Design Meets Rolex

04/27/202204/27/2022

I had to. I mean…why not? Plenty of Rolex content exists. Plenty of Pagani Design content exists. But I am going where others have not, would not, or could not, by daring to show the watches in the flesh side-by-side. I compare my favorite general Rolex models with homage versions from Pagani Design. The Oyster […]

Casual Dress Grand Seiko Reviews Straps

Grand Seiko SBGW275

03/04/2022

The Grand Seiko SBGW275 packs a visual punch front and back. Inspired by the Iwai River in the Genbi Valley, the teal dial represents flowing waters. In the review video, I discuss dials, GS limited editions, pros and cons, custom straps, and of course I include plenty of pictures.

Casual Microbrands Reviews Vario

Vario Navi Jumping Hour

03/02/202203/02/2022

The Vario Navi Jumping Hour, is a refreshing departure from the norm in microbrand watch releases. This unique offering is also one of the most comfortable watches I have worn. In the review video, I discuss the jumping hour movement, show some other examples, introduce the Vario models including the Popeye variants, and of course […]

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Feynman Fjord

10/01/202110/01/2021

I have reviewed a few Feynman Timekeepers watches in the past, including the One and the Cove. Their latest release, named the Fjord, builds on their unique design language in the microbrand space. Now available for pre-order on their website, I had the pleasure of being one of the first to receive a prototype of […]

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