Author: thewatchregulator

Owner Review: Longines Heritage Monopusher Chronograph

The current Longines brand is stuck between a rock and a hard place within the Swatch Group. Those that know within the vintage world are well aware that Longines should be higher up the swatch luxury pyramid due to their historic contribution to fine watchmaking. Their horological input far exceeds that of their adopted big…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Omega Speedmaster First Omega In Space

Let me get started by saying that the original Ed White Speedmaster (105.003) is my grail watch. I am a vintage Speedmaster purist but this watch had me converted to the modern reissue gang pretty quickly. This straight lug case and simpler dial were such big selling points. Until Omega CEO Ray Ray comes to…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Rolex Day-Date 36mm

We all have that moment. The moment when we first see an incredible item that ignites a passion that will last for the rest of our lives. For some it is a wonderful piece of art, for others, it is an amazing feat of engineering in the form of a supercar. The thing that did…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Seiko Prospex Solar SNE541 – A Panerai for the skinny wristed

The last time I bought a watch was my 2.5 watchmaker’s edition G-Shock and look how badly that turned out. This time I purchased a watch based purely on my own desires with no peer pressure from other watchmakers. I have thought about getting a tuna on numerous occasions but always thought they would be…
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17/09/2020
Owner Review: Casio G-Shock GBX100 (2.5 watchmakers edition)

Strange things happen when you drink vast quantities of Wakachangi while recording a podcast with your friends who also happen to be watchmakers. This is how I ended up buying my first digital watch in around 30 years. In a moment of delirium, the three of us decided to get the same watch. It was…
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25/08/2020
Editorial: Saving the Swiss Watch Industry

What is the greatest untapped resource of the watch industry? Is it our incredibly skilled artisan watchmakers? The treasure trove of vintage designs from which to borrow from? Or perhaps the increased desire for luxury products around the globe? You probably have a few of your own that you could add to the mix. Which…
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05/11/2019
Owner Review: Longines Legend Diver 36mm

As a mega-fan of super compressor style cases, I was beyond excited to be one of the first get my hands on the 36mm Longines Legend Diver (LLD). I already own a 36mm Hamilton super compressor so I have no issues wearing a 36mm watch and I am a big fan of the two crown…
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05/09/2019
#supercompressorthursday

Two vintage watches really ignited my passion as no others could. One was the Omega Speedmaster and it already has it’s own day, so I will see it next Tuesday. The other was the legendary (in my mind) but still far from mainstream super compressor watches with the incredibly unique case designed and manufactured by…
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03/09/2019