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Zenith ref. 1518 Deutsche Heer " Is my latest vintage buy connected to Nazi Army?
7+ hour, 42+ min 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…...
Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 (Review) " Familiar, Refined, and Refreshingly Confident!
3+ mon, 4+ day 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…...
Mr Jones Watches Beam Me Up! (Review) " When Watches Become Playful Storytelling
3+ mon, 4+ day 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…...
HTD Tennis Sport (Review) " When The Court Meets The Wrist!
5+ mon, 3+ 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 own…...
Findeisen Nautic Master Field Diver (Review) " More Than a Microbrand!
3+ mon, 2+ week 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…...
Kuoe Royal Smith 90-006 Breguet Numerals (Review) -The 35mm That Could!
5+ mon, 3+ hour 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…...
Mu: n Orion Moonphase (Review) " Out of This World!
6+ mon, 1+ 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…...
Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT Automatic (Review) " Colorful, Capable, Compact!
6+ mon, 1+ 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. What…...
Boldr Odyssey Aurora GMT (Review) " Small, Bold & Travel Friendly
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (1615+ words) It's easy to get cynical about modern tool watches. After decades of dive watch iterations, endless GMT re-hashes, and the occasional half-hearted attempt at originality, it sometimes feels like the industry is stuck in a loop. How many times can…...
Christopher Ward C65 Pro 300 Bronze (Review) " The Thin Diver With a Fat Personality " Kaminsky Blog
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (1304+ words) There's something undeniably charming about bronze watches. They're living objects in a way stainless steel or titanium never quite manage to be. Bronze develops a patina unique to your lifestyle " a fingerprint of adventures, weather, sweat, saltwater, and time. Pair…...