Tag: Review

Owner Review: Grand Seiko Blue Snowflake SBGA407

Mere seconds spent with this piece is a dead giveaway that it comes from Grand Seiko’s Elegance range. The sleek, sharp hands and equally as disciplined minute markers ooze style. Released in June 2019, the Grand Seiko Blue Snowflake (nicknamed the Skyflake) comes in at 40.2mm in diameter and 12.8mm in thickness. Whilst it does…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical H69429931

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical H69429931 is one of those watches that’s had a lot of articles written about it. Which is totally understandable, it’s a great watch. It’s a modern reincarnation of a classic military spec watch, in a super comfortable size. Well suited to many wrists due to its slim profile and decent…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Citizen Promaster Diver Ecozilla BJ 8050-08e

The Citizen Promaster Diver Ecozilla BJ 8050-08e is one very awesome model made by the Japanese watchmaking powerhouse. With a case width of 48mm, a thickness of 18.6mm and around 165g of weight, it deserves the friendly but imposing name of Eco-Zilla. When I chose it, I was looking for a summer mate and this…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Tudor Pelagos Blue – a daily beater

Since I started to collect watches, I have been searching for that one watch that I could wear on a daily basis, without having to worry about what would happen during the day. I settled on choosing the Tudor Pelagos Blue 25600TB. It is a very sturdy watch and I love the fact that it…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Cartier Crash

Having admired the Cartier Crash for several decades and having been confused over the case size of the various editions since the original was released by London in 1968, the closest encounter was with the ladies version which was way too small for me, even a diehard vintage collector where smaller case sizes are the…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Tudor Black Bay Dark – Come to the dark side

I would be lying if I said I was a long-time fan of the Tudor Black Bay Dark. In fact, I am not usually a fan of blacked out watches. So, it came as a surprise when I first laid my eyes on the watch in the flesh. Then holding it in my hands confirms…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Panerai Luminor Marina 8 Days PAM510

Being a die hard Paneristi and having previously owned both a Bronzo and a Ceramica, two head turning statement watches. I wanted a Panerai perfect for everyday wear with that iconic crown guard and the beautiful sandwich dial. I was looking for a Panerai that could be simple and easily recognizable. On my 30th Birthday…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Certina DS Rookie – Not Just For Beginners

The global powerhouse that is the Swatch Group offers Swiss watches at affordable prices. One of those watches is the amazing Certina DS Rookie. It seems to me that the watch is aimed at those who want to buy their first entry level luxury Swiss made watch, the unusual name choice of the Rookie might…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Speake Marin Piccadilly

Ok, full disclosure: As well as being a tragic indies collector, I’m a watchmaker. I lived in Switzerland and got to know a few independent watchmakers quite well, one of whom is Peter Speake-Marin, a true British gentleman and good friend. So this review on the Speake Marin Piccadilly may be a little biased, but…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Seiko 5 Racing SNK375K

Some time ago I found myself wanting a smaller automatic sports watch at a reasonable price that would fill the gap between the more precious automatics and the full on G-SHOCK sports watches in my collection. Enter the Seiko 5 Racing SNK375K. Watches with a staggering history and heritage all of their own and a…
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02/01/2021