Watch reviews

The Seiko 5 GMT-A pleasing watch The Seiko SSK005K1 is a special watch for me, for a couple of reasons. One is that this exact watch was the very first that caught my eye and filled my brain with an oddly powerful desire to own a watch, no matter how unnecessary it is. This was at the very beginning of my watch obsession. I guess we could say this was the first time I powdered my nose in the club lavatory (if you know what I mean) and I got hooke...

I always thought this one was a boring watch, but I felt attracted to it anyway, ever since I first found out about its existence. I really like Hamilton as a brand; I love the military connection and the story behind the design, and I love the very tooltastic, no nonsense, purpose driven aesthetic. But as always, I found the price to be hilarious, so I waited for two years until I managed to buy this watch at half price, brand new, box and paper...

I’ve been craving a Hamilton watch for a very long time, but I always found them to be just a bit too expensive for my taste. That being said, as I always do, I waited patiently on the second-hand market and I found my Khaki King for the pretty awesome price of around 370 USD, slightly banged up, and for that, it’s a steal. The reasons I like the King so much are the following:  I really appreciate the field watch aesthetic, but I find it to...

For me the sizing on these integrated bracelet watches is always a bit of a problem. For the PRX I’m in between sizes, the 40mm is too big, the 35mm is too small. For the Twelve, I haven’t tried the 40mm version but this 38mm fits me like a charm. I have a 6.5in wrist btw. The Twelve has a great design that speaks to me, there is a lot of detail to discover and admire on the case as well as the dial things that I look for on watches. There is...

A good value for money option and a great option for smaller wrists. It has a bit more competition these days that it had when it first came out but its still a solid option. Sure, you can probably get a better deal with the Citizen Tsuyosa 37mm but it will also depend on which one you like better. The build quality is solid and the design feels cohesive. Something that didn’t sit right with me with the Citizen is that the design feels a bit li...

Firstly, this watch was not as big as I thought which means it fits my small wrist (15.5cm) greatly as G shocks do. But perfectly on my husband's 20cm wrist. He hs worn the watch for a month now. He wears it while going for long walks, tending the Garden, working, and going to the gym! It has become his favorite watch. It is lighrweight and very comfortable. The raise to light up feature also is very handy especially at night. It is Go anywhere a...

I wasnt expecting to like this watch as much as I do.   Integrated bracelet sport watches have been de jour over the past few years, with every company scrambling to make their version of the style that rose to fame through designs penned by a certain Gerald Genta. I never really got drawn in by these, perhaps due to my preference to wearing straps over bracelets; bit of a downside when the bracelet is kinda the whole point if an integrated brac...

Great watch but it could be better. This is a better version of the classic Khaki field watch. The thing that I most wish was better is the anti-reflective coating if it has any. As it is you could almost use it as a mirror. It also doesn’t help that the markers and hands have a muted color. They look very cool but it does affect the legibility a bit. Would I change that? I’m not sure… Other than that, great watch, a great design, nicely do...

The Longines Spirit Zulu Time GMT.Straight off the bat, let me warn you that this incredible wristwatch was brought to me by the goddess Fortuna herself. I’d like to think that is because she has a crush on me and would like to take my pants off, but what is certain is that I did not buy this watch. In fact, I didn’t even dream about owning this watch, as it was never on my radar and never within my budget, but I own it anyway, because life c...

Dial Design & Aesthetics The white dial of the Omega Seamaster Professional Diver 300M Date is truly stunning. While some have voiced concerns about the wave pattern being too prominent, in person it’s actually quite subtle—hardly noticeable unless you’re looking for it. This gives the watch a clean, refined look that stands out among dive watches. The subtle hints of red on the dial and hands add a splash of color without overwhelming ...

This is a sleeper piece. Had the opportunity to check it out in person. At 35mm it may seem small but it wears bigger because of the square design. It's the glashutte original seventies panorama date in a smaller more affordable package....

The Frederique Constant Vintage Rally is a classy timepiece with a sporty touch. Received it as a gift for my wedding. The rose gold and gray combo looks elegant and stands out without being flashy. The 40mm size is okay for my wrist 38 would be much better. It feels solid on the wrist. The leather strap is soft and comfortable, but I switched it to the brown strap with quick release system. The sapphire crystal keeps the dial safe from scratches...

A Japan domestic market exclusive from Citizen, the eloquently named NB1060 (it really rolls off the tongue, doesnt it?) has become a forum darling and absolute heavyweight in the sporty-dress watch category. With a balance of competent case finishing, great specs and an absolute powerhouse of a dial, it's a suprisingly versatile watch.   At the specs level, the high beat Miyota 9 series movement (Miyota is owned by Citizen so that makes it inho...

I feel like this watch is a first for a lot of people. The dial color is bold and commands attention. It puts a smile on your face every time you see it. It's not the most accurate movement but this is an entry level watch designed to scratch the itch of a new watch enthusiast. Watch dimensions fit an average sized wrist. This is easily GADA on a budget (minus dressy part). You buy this and you're for sure going to buy more watches in the future....

My most recent pickup. The dial must be seen in person to truly appreciate the craftsmanship. The pink is very subtle and the dials silver/subtle pink plays with the light very well. At first I thought the power reserve indicator got in the way of the beautiful dial (which is kind of does) but the convenience of knowing my power reserve has been very helpful. My only gripe is that it's hard to read the time in direct sunlight at times. When I rol...

This is a diver I've been wanting for quite sometime. Had an opportunity to try it on few years ago and then saw it again recently. There are colors for everyone and even with the 42mm diameter the short lug to lug make it wear well even on my 6.5 inch wrist. This doesn't have an in-house movement so it should be easily serviceable with a local watchmaker. My only dilemma... orange or aquamarine?!...

The Vertigo Diver One was my very first serious automatic wristwatch, so it is a tad sentimental for me—but I won’t go easy on it. Vertigo is an Italian microbrand. They make some cool and originally designed watches, and they utterly and completely fly under the radar. Underrated would be an understatement. The Diver One is a beautifully designed tool watch—and a proper tool watch indeed (well, not really, but I’ll get to that shortly). ...

For those of you who are looking to get the Baby Duro because of your desire for a smaller dive-style watch, I suggest you be very careful. Let me elaborate. I purchased the Baby Duro from Casio because, like many others, I really liked the looks and functionality of the Duro, but I was afraid of the ginormous 44 mm case size. Ironically, I now wear the full-size Duro very happily, and my Baby Duro decorates the wrist of my little sister. I watch...

This is an awesome vintage looking dress watch for smaller wrists. I have a 6.25 in wrist and it works great. I would have loved if they made it a bit smaller but it still looks great. Finish on it is good, the domed crystal offer distortion when looking at an angle. The dial design is what truly attracted me to the watch, as I am very into the "vintage look" designs.  Overall: very good value for the money. I use this alot even when I'm wearing...

Super cool and tooly dive watch with military background. I only tried it on a few times, but it seems very well built and it has a spot on my 'to buy' list...