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(Almost) All You Need to Know about Tudor
Tudor is probably my favourite watch brand and this video is informative. There are, however, some notable exceptions in this video.
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The Torpedo Blast 44 < $70
Momentum Watches not only assembles all of their watches by hand in their home base of Vancouver, they also push their timepieces to the limit, testing them by diving, cycling, wakeboarding, paddling, climbing, hiking and skiing through the wild and… Read More ›
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The Q Timex is genuinely cool!
The Q looks like a Rolex GMT-Master, and that’s not by accident. During the era the original Q was made, it was totally commonplace for brands at affordable price points to ape design cues from more prestigious brands at higher… Read More ›
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3 Chronographs
Watchfinder makes superb videos, but the first 2 watches in this video are wonderful and beautifully filmed.
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Hublot Big Bang Rainbow King Gold
As its name suggests, the Hublot Big Bang Rainbow King Gold has an 18K gold case. King Gold is Hublot’s term to characterize their 18K red gold which according to them has a stronger red tone than traditional 18K red… Read More ›
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Bark & Jack NATO strap review
I recently started watching the Bark & Jack videos on YouTube and found myself warming to the content and the professionalism of the presentation. Adrian does a good job of marrying what at times can be quite nerdy topics with… Read More ›
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Life in Miniature
Kath Holden is an artist of the everyday. Inspired by the world around her, Kath’s creations are whimsical yet keenly observed, and a far cry from the genteel museum pieces that her contemporaries are producing. A proud Yorkshire woman, Kath… Read More ›
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The touch dial Casio AT-552 Janus- amazing!
This is remarkable really. 35 years ago and this watch could do what is demonstrated in the video. Expect to pay approx £500 for one today.
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The ZRC Grands Fonds Vintage 1964 Spirit Bronze
Perhaps my favorite design decision made with the ZRC Grands Fonds Vintage 1964 Spirit Bronze watch was to fit the strap with a bronze buckle. Too often, bronze buckles are dropped in favor of steel alternatives due to the heavy… Read More ›
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The Man Who Sparked the Vintage Watch Boom
During a panel discussion last December, Bacs wandered into a fantasy. “Whenever I turn a watch around and it says, ‘With Love from Dad and Mom,’ within a second I’m sort of zooming away and I start thinking, ‘Where are… Read More ›
