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Owner Review: Seiko Credor Eichi II

There is a concept in Zen Buddhism referred to as Sunyata, a type of meditative awareness of the emptiness of existence meant to transcend the corporeal realm, thereby achieving a liberated state of being. As I look at the milky porcelain dial of my Seiko Credor Eichi II, I am lost in the myriad layers…
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21/10/2021
Owner Review: Furlan Marri – “Mr Grey”

I heard about this new brand on a group podcast – possibly it was a replay of a Clubhouse (RIP) call? When Spanish Rob asked several well-known collectors what they thought of Furlan Marri – “Mr Grey”, they reacted with mild disgust and stated we should never waste our money on such an unworthy project.…
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20/10/2021
Owner Review: Grand Seiko SBGX265

Many members of the “watchfam” and several close colleagues of mine are keen to own a high end automatic or mechanical watch as their grail. Beating all odds I choose a different path and found myself falling in love with a Grand Seiko SBGX265. At the heart of the Grand Seiko SBGX265 is a 9F62…
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19/10/2021
Owner Review: Accutron Legacy 2SW6A001

This was a case of heading to an AD with one watch in mind, finding out they didn’t have it, but walking away with a watch that I ended up being much happier with – the Accutron Legacy 2SW6A001. Oh, and in the process, I found out that neither watch is what I thought it…
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18/10/2021
Owner Review: Serica 4512 Commando

I’m not going to build any suspense, craft a review revealing flaws or strengths then tell you why you should love it or hate it anyway – the Serica 4512 Commando is an awesome watch, in every way. Maybe the style or size isn’t quite your thing but if you don’t like this watch then I…
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17/10/2021
Owner Review: Zenith Chronomaster Revival Shadow

There are few watch brands out there who can tell a truly compelling origin story. Take for example, Gerald Genta’s ground-breaking designs, credited for rescuing AP during the Quartz Crisis; or Seiko’s meteoric rise during the 1960s from scoffed-at outsider to dominant force at the Swiss Chronometer trials; and who can forget Omega’s famous exploits…
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16/10/2021
Owner Review: Omega Speedmaster Legend Michael Schumacher

If you know me, it’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Omega and this Omega Speedmaster Legend Michael Schumacher is a great example of why. From the brand’s historical and cultural importance (WW2, going to space, James Bond, etc.) to the quality of craftsmanship (see the five-link bracelet on Seamaster 300M and master…
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15/10/2021
Owner Review: Rolex Explorer 124270

It’s hilarious just how much that subtitle title will trigger a lot of “men” out there. Don’t believe me? Here’s an actual exchange prompted by a comment I wrote on a friend’s Instagram post referring to the Rolex Explorer 124270, jokingly, saturated in flamboyance: “There are only two types of people in this world. Those…
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13/10/2021
Owner Review: Chase Durer Special Forces 1000XL UDT

For anyone familiar with the words “my name is Michael Westen and I used to be a spy” you would have surely been a fan of the show ‘burn notice’. The watch worn by the main character, a burned spy, is this Chase Durer Special Forces 1000XL UDT. Is it a spies watch you ask?…
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11/10/2021
Owner Review: Seiko 7T62-0GK0 Tank

Like many people I really want a Cartier Tank. And like a lot of those people, I can’t really afford one. Who knew that having just one son would turn out to be quite so expensive! (But I wouldn’t change it for the world of course!) Instead of Cartier, I have Seiko. I have… quite…
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10/10/2021