Tag: Review

Owner Review: Kudoke 2 – affordable independent

I first noticed Stefan Kudoke when I saw some posts on Instagram with his very elaborate skeletonized watches. Beautiful and very skillfully done, but not really for me. Then one day I saw a post of a different watch, which also turned out to be from his hands: The Kudoke 2 with his own, very…
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31/07/2021
Owner Review: Cooper Submaster – a different kind of sub

“The kind of watch worn by hairy chested Secret Agents, former SBS types with easy smiles and big….well, we won’t go any further.” When you read a description like this on the company page, you just know you’re in for something special. And special it is, this Cooper Submaster. Modeled after the 80’s watches made…
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27/07/2021
Owner Review: Omega Dirty Dozen 1940s

As a history buff and lover of Omega, the 1940s ref W.W.W. (Watch, Wrist, Waterproof) is a grail watch for me. And when I found an original Omega Dirty Dozen with its luminous radium dial and hands, I knew I had to jump at the opportunity. The ref W.W.W is one of the famed “Dirty…
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24/07/2021
Owner Review: Rolex Datejust 1603

I have been (and still am) a vintage 1960s Seiko enthusiast for twenty-something years. I also aspired to own a vintage Rolex since reading those National Geographic ads back in the glorious 60s and 70s. Last year I felt I was ready to move on to this stage, consolidated my vintage Seiko collection to a…
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18/07/2021
Owner Review: Piaget Tiger Eye 9741

Piaget is an interesting brand. They simply don’t get the credit they deserve. Not only are they movement makers, but they are also movement innovators. This Piaget Tiger Eye 9741 sports the famed 9P movement, the slimmest movement ever created at the time. Piaget has continued to push the boundaries when it comes to making…
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17/07/2021
Owner Review: Frederique Constant Slimline Perpetual Calendar

Frederique Constant is a brand that offers serious value. A newer brand that has 15 in-house movements under their umbrella, impressive? Yes. I am no stranger to the brand, back in 2015 my first decent watch was a Frederique Constant. Since then I have added quite a few watches to my collection, then it came…
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11/07/2021
Owner Review: Sinn 105 UTC – truly modern moderism

Start with a Sinn 104 and strip away all the fluff; the polish, the gloss, the fancy hands and leave just a no-nonsense piece of industrial design intended to tell you the time in the easiest, brightest and lightest way and you’ve got the Sinn 105 UTC. This watch has (almost) nothing it doesn’t need…
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04/07/2021
Owner Review: Rolex Explorer II 1655

Feels a bit strange to review a watch from 1974. The Rolex Explorer II 1655 is one that I’ve had my eye on for ages. I love the look. I love that it is a ’70s Rolex steel sports watch that is not as common as many other models. I’m also a sucker for 24…
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23/06/2021
Owner Review: Sō Labs Layer 1

Given the numerous options in my collection, whenever I select a watch for the day, I want to feel excited about it, and to be able to explain why it is special. The Sō Labs Layer 1 is special enough that when I am about to embark upon a low-key day, I am often eager to wear…
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22/06/2021
Owner Review: Armand Nicolet JS9-41

The Armand Nicolet JS9-41 is a 41mm sport diver designed and built in Tramelan Switzerland. Armand Nicolet has roots back to 1875 when the company namesake set up as a watchmaker in Bernese Jura. The business remained family owned and run until 1987 when it was sold to Italian businessman, Rolando Braga. If you live…
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21/06/2021