3+ hour, 38+ min ago   (1470+ words) Today we are looking at a watch from a company called Bravur, a Swedish brand that has gradually emerged as a compelling voice in design-driven independent watchmaking, with a distinctly Scandinavian character. Founded by industrial designers Magnus Äppelryd and Johan…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1663+ words) Since I started doing watch reviews 10 years ago (yes, 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of this blog), I’ve had the chance to handle and review almost every brand I was curious about back then — with a few notable exceptions. One of those…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (991+ words) It was a summer day, and I was heading to my local collector’s flea market at the historic Bikernieki race track here in Riga, Latvia. These types of flea markets pop up regularly during the warmer months, and while I…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1238+ words) Christopher Ward’s C60 Atoll 300 feels like the brand taking everything people already liked about the C60 Trident Pro 300 and giving it a proper summer personality boost — without messing with the fundamentals. You still get a serious 300m-rated diver with a slim, wearable…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1289+ words) In a market flooded with microbrands, it’s easy to fall into the trap of predictability. Most releases stick to a familiar formula: divers, chronographs, or classic three-handers that tell time the way we’ve always seen it — neat, orderly, predictable. But…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1426+ words) There aren’t many sports that haven’t been linked to watchmaking in some way, but tennis has an especially visible connection. For decades, big-name champions have raised trophies with very famous watches on their wrists—pieces that are superb in their…...

8+ mon, 2+ day ago   (1790+ words) Today I’m taking a closer look at a watch – or rather, three watches – from a relatively little-known (atleast to me) microbrand called Findeisen, whose roots reach back to the 1960s and 1970s. The name Findeisen itself hints at this heritage. It’s formed…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1738+ words) You may already know Kuoe from my previous reviews of the Sombrero and Old Smith Bronze. Over time, this Japanese brand has firmly earned a place among my favorite microbrands. Kuoe consistently delivers exactly what enthusiasts look for: strong design…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1572+ words) Founded in 2021, Mu:n (pronounced “moon”) is a French independent brand with a unique focus: creating refined, modern moonphase watches. Unlike many microbrands that prioritize affordable divers or retro-inspired field watches, Mu:n built its identity around one of horology’s…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1342+ words) When it comes to affordable dive watches, Spinnaker is a name that needs little introduction among enthusiasts. For my readers, it’s also a familiar brand—and for me personally, it has become one of my favorites in this price category....