Tag: Review

Owner Review: Cartier Roadster – the perfect daily wearer?

The Cartier Roadster was the watch that sparked my horological obsession. It was a 21st birthday gift from my parents and was my daily wearer for six years. My collection today is heavily biased toward vintage divers but the Cartier Roadster will always hold the highest designation in my collection as ”a keeper”. The Roaster…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Omega Speedmaster Mark 4.5

There I was 3 years ago, happy with my Moonwatch but really wanting another Speedmaster. Preferably something a bit more vintage and if at all possible without the hefty price tag that usually goes along with that. Know the feeling? Then, If beefy 70s tonneau cases don’t scare you, the Omega Speedmaster Mark 4.5 reference…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle

Considered by many to be an entry-level piece into the haute horologie world, the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle proves that when it comes to their brand, entry-level is not a bad word. So what exactly is it? This particular version of the Patrimony Traditionnelle features a 38mm solid pink gold case, measuring a scant 7.77mm…
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01/01/2021
Owner Review: Zenith Defy Classic – More than a Thousand Pictures

The Zenith Defy Classic was my first foray into the brand after admiring it from afar. While most would have been drawn to the El Primero timepieces, I was drawn to the Defy range. Admittedly, it was an impulse purchase when I suddenly decided that I should have a dressy watch in my collection. As…
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29/12/2020
Owner Review: Heuer Calculator – From Pi to Gallons

Two trains leave different cities traveling at different speeds headed towards each other. Train A carries Timmy and Train B has Juan. Timmy’s train is traveling at a speed of 100 mph (160 kmh), 199.99 miles (321 km) away headed towards Juan. Juan’s train is traveling at a speed of 80 mph (128 kmh) headed…
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28/12/2020
Owner Review: Luch Speed Mechanical – From Russia with Love

Like an episode from the cold war, a man whose name I never learned contacted me through a regular electronic channel with an interesting offer. He had, he said, something that I might want. Something he knew I had interest in. A few more covert messages later a deal was done. The one-handed Russian Luch…
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20/12/2020
Owner Review: Omega Seamaster 300M ‘Great White’ GMT 2538.20.00

Like a lot of other men my age, I was introduced to watches by Pierce Brosnan and the Goldeneye Bond movie. The thought of having a laser beam on our wrists and travelling the world to exotic locations with beautiful women left a permanent mark. Of course back in the real world, the Omega Seamaster…
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17/12/2020
Owner Review: Seiko SPB147 – Who Needs the Black Bay 58?

Like most watch people, Seiko has been a staple part of my wristwatch experience for many years. For me, Seiko divers have come and gone. The most recent Seiko void in my rotation, just happened to coincide with the release of the new Prospex line up of the 62 MAS inspired divers, the SPB/SBDC series,…
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16/12/2020
Owner Review: Tudor Submariner 75090 – Neo Vintage

In my three watch collection, a neo vintage Submariner is my sport/active watch. I don’t like the term beater; to me it implies being disposable. I see my Tudor Submariner more as being ultra durable. I don’t have to worry about it at all. In fact, the scuffs, scratches and fading make it look better.…
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10/12/2020
Owner Review: Timex Q x Hodinkee – Can We All Just Get Along?

I’m bound to raise a few eyebrows among the Fifth Wrist Writers Guild with a review of the Timex Q x Hodinkee. Fifth Wrist’s number one raison d’être is to remove brand marketing intervention from watch journalism and it’s no secret that Hodinkee is leaning hard into the brand marketing side of watch journalism lately.…
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08/12/2020