Watches - Watch Complications

ETIEN T01

10/15/202110/15/2021

Having reviewed some other Singapore-based watch microbrands such as Vario and Feynman Timekeepers, I was asked to take a look at a new brand’s first offering, the ETIEN T01. Available for purchase on their website, I received the Emerald Green model for review, which is also offered in Ruby Red.

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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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Vario 1918 Trench Medic

08/17/2021

In March 2021, I received and reviewed my Vario 1918 Trench watch in 37mm stainless steel. I have since received my Vario 1918 Trench Medic in 40mm brass and well…here is the review and comparison. I contrast specs with the 37mm steel version, compare brass vs. bronze, and explain the pulsometer.

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Low Cost Rectangle Watches

08/03/2021

Plenty of reviews exist for high-end rectangle watches, but I didn’t see anything for low cost watches when searching the Tubes. So, I picked three watches that I found initially appealing, two Men’s watches and one Women’s watch, to review. The video includes the unboxing, review, and a peek inside the case for each watch. […]

Armin Strom Brands Casual Haute Reviews

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

05/20/202105/20/2021

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 […]

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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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