It’s unusual for me even to consider getting any watch that’s nothing like the traditional kind. So, when the opportunity presented itself to get something completely different from any watch I had before, I took it. The result? A brilliant […]
Review: Citizen Promaster Sky CB5860-86E Read More »
Unlike previous reviews, this one took a bit longer. This is a good thing because I could test the straps for a longer period. Fluco has been around since 1952, and thus for almost 70 years now. It’s no large
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There are watches, which cost an arm and a leg and offer nothing. They just are, that’s that. There are also watches, which provide the right finishing and specs for the money. And then there are watches, which cost little
Review Seiko SNXS79 Read More »
Russian watches are a niche. True, a lot of them weren’t well-made, and that especially applies to the finishing of the movement. Yet, somehow, vintage Timexes with their shoddy pin-levers have scores of fans. However, Russian watches are getting more
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Now and then, it seems like there’s just one big, fat line between watch brands and fashion watches. But is there anything in between? I suppose the term “designer watch” applies in some cases. That’s exactly how I’d describe the
Review Nordgreen Philosopher 40 mm Read More »
Like all technical features of watches, the choice of case material has changed over time. Some materials that were once popular have become uncommon. Some have gained popularity over time. And some were and are popular. In this article, I’ll
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