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Owner Review: Polerouter Sub – Gerald Genta’s First Dive Watch
As someone fixated on rare, vintage, affordable divers, the Polerouter Sub checks all the boxes. Let’s start with the brand. Universal Genève was an illustrious Swiss watch company established in the 1800s that shared DNA with the likes of Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet, but ultimately fell during the quartz crisis. Their many accolades include
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Owner Review: Tudor Black Bay 36 – Based on a True Story
Scene 1: December 31, six hours before the new year arrives. Six hours to celebrate with friends — at least, those who are able to stay awake (we’re not as young as we once were). We’re going to be late — my fault, as usual. Where did I put that damn jacket? Ah, there it
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The Defining Time Show – The Toughest Watches on the Planet with Don Rogan
This week, Anthony (@defining_time) welcomes Don Rogan to the Defining Time Show. Don has probably the most rugged and rustic watch profile on Instagram. He has big and tough watches in his collection and we learn a bit about why he chose them and his collecting philosophy. We then go to BATTLE. Inspired by Don’s profile
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Owner Review: Poljot Strela – A Real Space Watch or Just an Homage?
Every watch fan has heard of the Omega Speedmaster and many have heard of the Bulova Lunar Pilot, but how many have heard of the Poljot Strela? I’m willing to bet not many. In the 50s the Soviets purchased equipment for the Venus 150 from the Swiss. They improved it by decreasing the beat rate
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Owner Review: Yema Superman – It’s French so It Must be Good
Once upon a time, France was at the world’s epicenter of horology — so, they must know a thing or two about watchmaking, oui? Yema is one of the brands that looks to carry on the French watchmaking tradition. Founded in 1948, they produced some pretty iconic sailing, diving, and racing watches — even supplying
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Owner Review: Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial
I had a long story about why I decided to buy this Seamaster 300, but the limited characters allowed in this review meant I had to keep things mercifully concise. In short, this vintage-inspired diver rocks, and here are a few reasons why: Firstly, it wears great. My wrist is on the smaller side at
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Owner Review: Unimatic U1-F Design Clarity and Sensibility
Since the first time I stumbled onto an image of this micro-brand, Unimatic captured my attention with their bold, clear design sensibility. Couple that with the limited edition runs that incrementally experiment with the details of the watch and it became a “must have” piece. The design is not unfamiliar. I might describe it as
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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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Independent Thinking – with anOrdain founder Lewis Heath
Another episode of the Independent Thinking Show for Fifth Wrist Radio. Hosts Roman (@TimesRomanAU) and Sean (@thebookwatcher) chat with today’s special guest – Lewis Heath, founder of the independent watch brand @anOrdain. Join us for a conversation about the art of enamel dials; the challenges of starting a new watch brand in Glasgow (of all
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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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That dial is just fntastic.
Very cool watch. I have always wondered about the bronze models. Is the caseback bronze as well? If so do…