Watches - Watch Complications

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 […]

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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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Hamtun Nanok

07/26/201901/10/2021

Hamtun Watches has seen success on Kickstarter with the latest being the Kraken H2, which had an amazing run, but this post is about the prior offering, the Nanok. This is my first Hamtun watch and the general opinion is that I like it and expect to keep it for now. The owner behind the […]

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Timex Weekender Update and Summer Watches

07/15/201901/10/2021

It is summer, a particularly hot one, and there are certain watches I tend to wear more during the summer months. This post and video provide a brief look at three of my favorite summertime watches, but first I give a requested update on my Timex Weekender Chronograph. As an aside, be sure to check […]

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CW C60 Trident Bronze Ombré Update

06/19/201901/10/2021

Although I thought I would never like a bronze watch, the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Bronze Ombré has become the absolute favorite watch in my collection. This follow-up to the initial review is something I have been meaning to do and was spurred on by a comment on the original review video. The review update […]

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GMT Blue

06/10/201901/11/2021

I have really been looking forward to getting this post published and giving more detail on my custom build for a client called GMT Blue. For those interested or curious, I provide quite a bit of detail about the manufacturing process and sourcing of watch parts for an independent maker. The Specs Model: GMT Blue […]

Casual Kickstarter Regulator Reviews

Leville Regulator

05/29/201901/10/2021

This entry in the Kickstarter review category is also the first regulator I have owned and overall I am quite pleased with the product of this particular campaign. Leville is the name on the watch, but it was created by serial Kickstarter company, Lenvino. Enjoy the review and pictures! The review video: [https://youtu.be/-k2Ouc88-2k] The details: […]

Casual Kickstarter Microbrands Reviews

Optik Instruments Horizon

04/14/201901/10/2021

Let me start with my distilled view of Optik Instruments’ first (and maybe only) watch: The Horizon is fascinating. All the details are in the video, so I will keep it simple here. The Horizon was a Kickstarter campaign that had 1,042 backers. Though an independent company, Optik Instruments is a foray into quartz watches […]

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Simple Watches

04/09/201901/10/2021

A simple watch is the best watch. In the context of this post, “simple” means a basic dial, an uncluttered design, with the emphasis being simple time-telling. Here is an overview of five wonderfully simple watches in my collection: Christopher Ward C65 Trident Classic Vintage, Christopher Ward Grand Malvern Small Second, Hamilton Electric Converta, Hamilton […]

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