Tag: dive

Owner review: Seiko Sumo Prospex Black Series SPB125J1

Most watch reviews that I have read start off with a story of the author’s inspiration behind getting the watch. Something in their childhood that spurred them to make the purchase, or some cool reasons that prompted them to eventually take steps to acquire said watch. For my Seiko Sumo Prospex Black Series SPB125J1, there…
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14/07/2022
Owner review: Davosa Argonautic Lumis – Chunk Of Goodness

I’m the first to admit I’m a sucker for dual crown watches. Don’t ask, I don’t know why either. In fact, I started the #TwoCrownTuesday tag on IG in hopes to see more of them! When I saw the Davosa Argonautic Lumis it was the proverbial cheesy love at first sight. This particular model is…
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03/07/2022
Owner Review: Zlatoust ChS195

Opening the box of the Zlatoust ChS195 is like opening a portal into the past – the smell of the hand-made, plain wooden box, the rough folded paper, containing the technical data and the warranty and, of course, the watch itself. Milled from a single piece of steel, it really feels more like an instrument…
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30/04/2022
Owner Review: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Memovox

In the words of the inimitable Tim Mosso, “this is your one watch – forever”. When I saw one of his video reviews, and learned about the capabilities of this watch, I knew I wouldn’t be compromising one bit. In fact, I bought the exact one from that video shortly after watching it. The Jaeger-LeCoultre…
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06/04/2022
Owner Review: Halios Seaforth Series III

The watch hobby comes in different phases and those phases come with a few decision points. In my case it almost always starts with design. I was on the hunt for my first non-black-dial piece. Long before the days of the now notorious Tiffany blue Patek 5711, #teampastel was running strong on instagram and the…
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08/03/2022
Owner review: Seiko SKX009

Let me start this off by saying that this won’t be your typical Seiko SKX009 review – I’m well aware that this watch was reviewed to death. And honestly, it’s a watch that I just didn’t get for a very long time. Beloved by both budget and high-end enthusiasts and collectors, it was the darling…
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18/02/2022
Owner review: Dietrich SD-1 Skin Diver

As a micro-brand guy, I have bought and sold hundreds of watches over the last decade. So, I feel like I’m a pretty good judge of watches in the $500-$1500 range. Coming in that range ($1050 USD) recently is the Dietrich SD-1 Skin Diver. Historically while their watches have been very cool, they have been…
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12/02/2022
Owner Review: Casio Edifice EMA-100

Watch enthusiasm is a hobby that, as observed over my decades of interest, has some peculiarities. For one thing, while we as hobbyists often own boxes full of watches, more than a few of us counterintuitively idealise the “one watch” person; the owner who has worn their (for example) Rolex GMT through thick and thin,…
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08/02/2022
Owner Review: Montblanc Meisterstuck 7035

If I say Montblanc Meisterstuck 7035, do you automatically think “Sports Watch”? I’d say when you think of Montblanc, your first thoughts don’t go to tough, rugged or sporty. You probably have visions of stylish, prim and proper, business-minded, and fancy or classy. I know at least I do. Many think of the brand as…
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05/02/2022
Owner Review: Citizen Promaster Marine

The Citizen Promaster Marine may not have the prestige of its Swiss competition, but if there is one thing Japan is know for, its mechanics and reliability. The Citizen Promaster Marine NY0086-16LE is my current favourite watch, it comes across as a watch that should cost 5 times what it does, and makes you feel…
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02/02/2022