Tag: dress

Owner Review: Lanco Rocketeer – the Riddle of the Rocketeer

I love a good mystery. In my modest collection, this Lanco Rocketeer from the late 50s is exactly that. The gold-plated case measures 35mm but the 44mm lug to lug and 19mm lug width make it wear larger than its case size would suggest. The case is both attractive with a fine coin edge bezel…
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17/10/2020
Owner Review: Montblanc Timewalker – Don’t Fill it with Ink

The Montblanc Timewalker was my first grail watch and the “one” that I absolutely wanted, but thought I could never get (now I have two!). The Montblanc Timewalker has three “generations” of models. This is from the first and original generation; from the mid-2000’s. The Montblanc Timewalker was designed by Giampiero Bodino, the man who…
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09/10/2020
Owner Review: Nomos Tetra Neomatik 39

Say hello to the Nomos Tetra Neomatik 39 – since my university days, I’ve always wanted to get a Nomos Tetra, but I never quite got down to it. Alas, I’ve finally added it to my collection! There’s just something about a squared case watch that appealed to me, and NOMOS most definitely provides great…
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07/10/2020
Owner Review: Tissot Banana Heritage Centenary Edition

When I first cast my eyes on the Tissot Banana Heritage Centenary Edition, I was instantly captivated by its nostalgic appeal. There’s the unmistakably vintage black dial with silver hands; the petite onion crown with the yester-year “T” signature; and most visually appealing of all, the curve silhouette of the watch’s ultra-thin stainless steel case.…
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07/10/2020
Owner Review: Seiko Presage SSA385J1 Fuyugeshiki

That’s a hell of a long name, I hear you say. But this is still not the name in its entirety. The full name of this beauty is the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time SSA385J1 Fuyugeshiki. Now that’s a hell of a mouthful. From the first time I set eyes on the Seiko Fuyugeshiki, I knew…
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29/09/2020
Owner Review: Junghans Max Bill Manual Wind

Before we get to my Junghans Max Bill Manual Wind review, a little history. Founded in 1861 and the largest watch and clock factory by 1903, Junghans is a German watch producer best known for their Max Bill line (and making detonators during the war), so called after the infamous Bauhaus schooled designer Max Bill…
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28/09/2020
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
Owner Review: Cartier Santos Dumont Ultra Thin – That Made Me a Broken Man…

I never thought I’d be here when it first started, when I first embarked on my watch journey years ago. Where some thought “timeless” I thought “antiquated”, simple indices over roman numerals, complications over simplicity, and a watchbox to wake to rather than a watch that remained on my waking wrist. Yet, here I am…
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15/09/2020
Owner Review: Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Moon – Stars Like a Piece of Art

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso remains one of the iconic design that stays true to its origins. In late 2018, I was looking for a dress watch with moonphase to commemorate my wedding. I have always been fascinated by the moonphase complication which adds a touch of romance and elegance to the timepiece. What more fitting occasion…
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02/09/2020
Owner Review: H. Moser & Cie Centre Seconds Blue Lagoon

I have a simple rating system for watches – when I strap it on, do I smile? Well, let me introduce you to one that makes me grin like an idiot – the H. Moser & Cie Centre Seconds Blue Lagoon. We are watch freaks, and for me watches are art. For functionality, my iPhone…
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30/08/2020