Tag: Review

Owner Review: Orient Mako XL – Orange is the new black

The Orient Mako XL has been around a few year now, but since the release of the Kano and Kamasu, it’s gotten even more affordable. With a total of five different variations, the black dial/orange bezel combo is by far my favorite one. The dial is matte black and the deep, metallic orange of the…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Diver

Way back in 1976 Citizen invented the first light-powered analogue quartz watch that runs only on light as a power source. Amazingly it can retain power for up to 6 months on a full charge. This history brings us to my Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Diver. The dial is matt black with Trapezoid markers at 12,3,6…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Panerai Luminor Submersible PAM 682

Before we get into the Panerai Luminor Submersible PAM 682 here’s a brief history of Panerai for you, they used to make dive watches for the Royal Italian Navy. When I say make, I mean buy a pocket watch from Rolex, solder some lugs on and then add a strap. Panerai dive watches from that…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Seiko 5 Sports SRPD “5KX”

I am an engineer and I work in an office with a lot of engineers and project managers. It probably won’t be a big surprise that there are quite a few watch fans in my line of work. From the people that wear different fashion watches every day, to the guys with their one good…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Zodiac Super Seawolf 53

I had seen the Zodiac Super Seawolf 53 about a bit on social media and then I met someone at a Redbar London event in the new year who owned the Zodiac Aerospace GMT Hodinkee Edition and thought it looked fantastic and the quality looked great too. I ummed and aahed for a couple of…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Rolex Submariner 16613 Serti

Rolex Submariner 16613 Serti (Gem-set) dial or also sometimes called the Sultan (Sovereign in Middle-East) dial submariner 16613- a stunning gem-set dial that can take you from day to night. The two-tone 18 carat gold, 8 diamond hour markers with 3 sapphire indexes breathes a sense of romance into an otherwise boring run of the…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: IWC Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph Top Gun

In 2007 we were introduced to the first ever IWC Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph Top Gun model – the reference IW3799. This particular model is the IW3799-01. The 46mm matte ceramic case houses an IWC calibre 79230 , Richard Habring‘s clever adaptation of the Valjoux 7750 into a cam-operated split-seconds chronograph. For any fan of…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Omega Speedmaster Mark 2 Racing

Those familiar with Speedmaster history would agree that the “moon watch” is almost more famous than the mission itself; to watch geeks anyway. But, the Speedmaster is more than a one-trick pony. Sporting a cushion case, chequered minute tracks and a multitude of colours, this 1970s Omega Speedmaster Mark 2 Racing retains the speedy layout,…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Tudor Black Bay 36 – The “Less is More” watch

I still remember the first time I went to the Rolex and Tudor boutique looking for the Tudor Black Bay 36. The sales professional, who I didn’t end up getting it from by the way, told me that the 36mm size was considered by modern standards a women’s watch. Boy, I am so glad that…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Vintage Tudor Ranger 7996

Despite being an ETA-based, Rolex parts bin special, I absolutely adore vintage Tudors watches. From a business perspective, I can’t exactly argue with Tudor for their steps to separate themselves from their bigger and more famous brother Rolex. However, I feel that most of their newer offerings sometimes lack the warmth and charm of their…
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02/01/2021