Tag: Review

Owner Review: Rolex Submariner 5512

Up for review is my vintage, 1967 Rolex Submariner 5512 with idiosyncratic, so-called “neat” dial. The pleasant name stuck based on the refined typography and high standard of execution, particularly in comparison to the early 5512 matte dial models. As a demanding watch owner, I selected a vintage Submariner primarily for its aesthetics and functionality.…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Nomos Club Campus

When I was about to marry my beloved wife, I wanted to treat myself with a nice watch. It should be a) not too expensive and b) a watch my wife could and would wear, too. Just around that time, Nomos launched the Club Campus, intended for (as the name suggests) special occasions such as…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Memovox

I never looked at the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Memovox while it was in production, mainly because I thought that the crown locks are very ugly. It wasn’t until I saw the watch at a watchmaker/dealer that I realized how beautiful the dial is and found out that the sound in this particular model is just…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Seiko SKX013 – Small diver with a big punch

The Seiko SKX013 is one of my favorite dive watches, at 38mm it is one of my favorite daily wear watches. One of my favorite aspects of the skx013 is the size, it really makes it the most wearable in the SKX line up especially for those of us with smaller wrists. The SKX013 is…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m

The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m at 43.5mm is no small watch, even for a 600m dive watch it is on the larger side. But it is very wearable on the Omega rubber strap or a nato strap, while the bracelet adds a lot of heft and for those with a smaller wrist it’s a…
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02/01/2021
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: Glycine Airman GMT Bronze GL0167 – Flying High

Before we get into the Glycine Airman GMT Bronze GL0167, I’ll begin with saying that I’m a watch enthusiast. I’m not an expert on the technical aspects of watch escapements, balance wheel materials or what type of chronograph movement works best under pressure. So, everything you get from me, apart from the technical specs I…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Omega Constellation Beta 21 Electroquartz

This piece of history, with cutting edge technology (as of 1969), initiated a tremendous revolution in the watch world. The introduction of Quartz movements contributed to the extinction of many watch brands, transforming the horological landscape. Nonetheless, it should be noted that it was an admirable technological leap, that resulted in a wristwatch way more…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Seiko Monster SRP309

Today, the Monster is a well-known, beloved and, dare I say, iconic watch from the Seiko line-up. It’s arguably one of the best and most recognizable designs from the brand, along with the Samurai, in the past couple of decades or so. But this was not always the case. When the aptly named Seiko Monster…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Red Dial

Last year, when I saw the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date with the red (oxblood) dial, I knew, that I “needed” to have that watch in my collection. The Oris Big Crown Pointer Date is overall a really great watch to own. This particular model comes in both 36mm and 40mm. My watch features the…
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02/01/2021