Author Archives
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The Urban Explorer
Sometimes you put a watch on your wrist that immediately feels right in any aspect. Looks, size, feeling, technics, and, what pointed out later, even the price. For me, the Undone Basecamp is such a watch. As the brand describes… Read More ›
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The brilliant idea that should not be forgotten
Take a look at the Chronos website and you can immediately see the appeal for anyone who loves their watches, but who does not want to wear a fitness tracker or smartwatch on the other wrist. No matter how much… Read More ›
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Seiko – is there better value under £500?
I have spent considerable time researching, buying and wearing watches that some perceive to be ‘budget’ and no matter how many I try I always come back to Seiko. In this area of the market we have Bulova, Tissot, Citizen,… Read More ›
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The Apple Store lustre
There was the time he visited the Easton Town Center location to buy a laptop for his 11-year-old daughter and spent almost 20 minutes getting an employee to accept his credit card. In January, Smith was buying a monitor and… Read More ›
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The Laurent Ferrier Tourbillon Grand Sport
The watch itself is a 44mm stainless steel number with a new case shape that sits somewhere between tonneau and cushion, still with LF’s signature curves and onion crown. In case you weren’t sure about the “sport” in the name,… Read More ›
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Watch collectors and their ever so predictable watch collections…
This is not an article that is designed to be critical of watch collectors, far from it because some of the best offer the most informative insights into what makes the most popular watches so wonderful. However, when I look… Read More ›
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Sea Time: Watches Inspired By Sailing, Yachting And Diving
The first watch connoisseur’s guide to explore a century of high-performing, stylish chronometers for watersports adventures above and below the waves–sailing, yachting and diving From the Rolex Submariner, Omega Seamaster and Blancpain Fifty Fathoms to dive watches by DOXA, Tudor,… Read More ›
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The ‘unlimited’ Oris Divers Sixty-Five Chronograph
Oris has a big habit of releasing limited editions to the point that there are so many available now that it can get confusing. With the new Divers Sixty-Five Chronograph, however, we have an unlimited option that looks vibrant in… Read More ›
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And the best watch podcast is…
The answer to the above question is obviously subjective and we will all disagree on what should be classed as the best. I have, however, spent a lot of time listening to watch podcasts because I am sad and love… Read More ›
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Rolex – I think I get it now
I have long been of the view that Rolex watches are just a little too traditional for me and maybe a little too obvious a purchase. Many of those who I know with Rolexes have bought them because they were… Read More ›
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