Author: petitesecondes

Owner review: Oris Diver 65 Cotton Candy

When the Oris Diver 65 Cotton Candy watches were announced I was immediately drawn to and curious about the pink version. I knew I wouldn’t have a chance to see one in the flesh for a long time though because I live quite far from any AD. During a GTG weekend in Lyon with some…
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16/10/2022
Owner Review: Swatch Sistem51 – The worst watch ever made?

Catchy title, but after experiencing this watch for a long time, it’s the only conclusion I have come to. This watch is a piece of crap, and let me explain why. The Swatch Sistem51 first came out in 2014 and I have been the owner of the classic black variation since its debut, long before…
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13/08/2021
Owner Review: Breitling Aerospace – Quartz Geekery and Beyond!

“Hey Darling look! I received my new watch today!” – (wife looks blankly at my wrist) – “And guess what? It’s a quartz watch! Who would have thought I would ever buy a quartz watch?” -(wife raises her gaze to stare into my eyes in total disbelief, nearly dropping the book she is holding in…
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24/04/2021
Owner Review: Omega Speedsonic F300hz

I don’t like Omega Speedmasters. I don’t like chronograph watches. I don’t have any soft spot for Omega in my heart, even if I recognize their quality. 70s design isn’t my favorite. I don’t wear watches above 42mm because of my small wrist. I only like mechanical and automatic watches. No battery for me! I…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Tudor Pelagos Blue – a daily beater

Since I started to collect watches, I have been searching for that one watch that I could wear on a daily basis, without having to worry about what would happen during the day. I settled on choosing the Tudor Pelagos Blue 25600TB. It is a very sturdy watch and I love the fact that it…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Titanium Limited Edition

Bulgari has been intensely developing their men’s watch section lately, and the octo finissimo lineup is now their major watch production. Each new octo finissimo that has come out has been a record breaker. Thinnest: automatic watch, ceramic mechanical, tourbillon, skeleton watch, grande sonnerie, and more recently this year thinnest chronograph and GMT. My version…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Rolex Explorer 1016

The Rolex Explorer 1016 is one of the most iconic watches from the brand, and a classic from their lineup. From the early 34mm models of the fifties to the larger modern ones, the essential aesthetics and functions have remained essentially identical: 369 black dial, Mercedes hand. The watch in my possession is a ref.…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Oris Big Crown Pointer Date – The Versatile Red Dial

Oris are now a well established Swiss watch manufacture, with a solid reputation, a variety of designs and a faithful fan base. The Oris Big Crown Pointer Date models offer a variety of configurations: cases, dials, straps. I was impressed when I tried them on at a local AD, and quickly fell in love with…
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05/12/2020
Owner Review: Panerai Radiomir PAM 337 – Is it a Diver? Dress? Sports?

Leaving Wakachangi High and gaining experience changes your views on women for the rest of your life. It changes the way you approach relationships with others, gaining respect for the overlooked. You understand more fully Dave’s attraction to a Russian unijambiste. Indeed, never would I have imagined there would be a Panerai Radiomir in my…
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25/10/2020
Owner Review: Cartier Santos Dumont – One Santos To Rule Them All

In the myriad of existing Cartier watch designs, the Santos line proposes a very bold look, and yet also an immense variety of options to choose from. From the extremely rare museum pieces dating back to the start of the 20th century, to the latest batch of novelties, there is a world of watches to…
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22/09/2020