Tag: Review

Owner Review: Seiko Alpinist SPB117J1 – The 6th Generation

First released in 1959, some say 1961. The Seiko Alpinist SPB117J1 is now in it’s sixth generation. Gaining a massive following over the years. The new and improved Alpinist comes in four colour choices. I will be reviewing the black one, with reference SPB117J1 or SBDC087. First impressions are really good as a Seiko Alpinist…
Read more...

02/01/2021
Owner Review: Tudor Harrods Black Bay – Little brother to the Kermit

Behold the Tudor Harrods Black Bay – a limited/special edition of the Black Bay exclusive available from Harrods London. A dive watch with the same in-house movement as its other regular production brothers. At this price point, it’s hard to beat with so much going for it – depth rating of 200m, power reserve of…
Read more...

02/01/2021
Owner Review: Omega Constellation Globemaster

I have always loved watches but only in the last few years have I become very serious about the hobby. As my interest grew, so too did my collection, as at its height, I had a grouping of 15 watches. Today, I only have three, with one being mechanical and worn regularly. That piece is…
Read more...

02/01/2021
Owner Review: Omega Planet Ocean Chronograph Sedna Gold

Omega Planet Ocean Chronograph Sedna Gold, what a beautiful and powerful word combination. Just like the watch itself. It catches the eye. It’s big. It’s robust, yet refined. It’s sporty, yet classy. And it withstands 600 metres of bone crushing water pressure. Not that I ever go anywhere near that kind of depth, I am…
Read more...

02/01/2021
Owner Review: Seiko Gold Turtle SRPC44

The Seiko Gold Turtle SRPC44 (or ‘Gurtle’ as termed by a fellow Aussie watch enthusiast), is probably one of the best F@*% off watches out in the watch space right now. For a brand like Seiko; arguably the king of true utilitarian, affordable tool watches to make a watch that encompasses all those characteristics, but…
Read more...

02/01/2021
Owner Review: Tudor Black Bay GMT

In 1954 Rolex launched the GMT-Master ref. 6542. It featured a 38mm steel case with a 6mm screw down crown, slim lugs, no crown guards and a red and blue bezel. The 24hr hand and two tone bezel was developed in partnership with Pan Am for their pilots. The red half of the bezel representing…
Read more...

02/01/2021
Owner Review: Patek Philippe 5370P Rattrapante

Five factors drove my purchase decision for the Patek Philippe 5370P. Firstly, I had no Rattrapante in my collection and this one appeared stunning to my eyes. My preference for white metal cases and black dials was another positive for this watch. I also have a strong love of Breguet numerals and when set against…
Read more...

02/01/2021
Owner Review: IWC Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Titanium GST

A fantastic and long forgotten model from IWC. This is the IWC Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Titanium GST made in the early 2000s. With a full perpetual calendar even displaying the full year, in a strongbox type case 16mm thick and 43mm diameter all in titanium with 120m WR this really is the indestructible sports complicated…
Read more...

02/01/2021
Owner Review: Seiko 5 SNK809

The Seiko 5 SNK809 is everything you could possibly want in a watch, and more. With a svelte 37mm/11mm stainless steel case, the three-hander is set on a sector-like dial with painted hour and minute Arabic numerals, along with a classic field-watch style triangular marking at the 12 o’clock. It comes with a day-date complication…
Read more...

02/01/2021
Owner Review: Omega Seamaster Olympic Games

I like things other people usually don’t and when I saw this Omega Seamaster Olympic Games watch I was smitten. Watch brands and sport have a long historical bond, and one of the most recognisable is Omega and the Olympics. Omega seem to release countless limited editions to tie into various events or historical moments…
Read more...

02/01/2021