Watch reviews

Masters of the supply chain, British brand Christopher Ward deliver well priced "swiss made" pieces at competitive prices. The Dune C65 series is their take on the classic field watch, with vintage inspired styling tacked onto their so called "light catcher" case design.   All variants of the Dune feature a 38mm case that works well on a range of wrist sizes. Round indices and a simple but well finished handset keep the dial clean and legible, w...

Darling of the mircobrand world, Zelos specialise in some of the most daring dials on the market and leading the way in materials tech. The Aurora Ti 38mm is quintessential Zelos in this respect, making it well worth a look if you can get your hands on one during their infrequent drops or on the secondary market.    The angular, hardened titanium case gives the Aurora a unique feel in hand, being lighter than expected and a more muted sheen und...

After escaped the hotly contested arena of fledgling "mircobrands" and breaking out into the big leagues, french based Baltic sometimes cop some flack for their divers feeling a bit... derivative. While nicely made, a lot of them looked very similar to pieces already on the market from other brands. I, for one, certainly thought this and when I started looking into adding a "super compressor" styled diver to my collection, I wrote off the Aquasca...

Arguably the first big success story of the compact-sized diver tsunami that has swept through the community over the past few years, the 39mm Black Bay 58 has earned its place as a crowd favourite amongst enthusiasts and casual buyers alike. Far from a poor mans Submariner, the BB58 is a deceptively simple but well thought out diver with some serious build quality and brand cred.    Take the dial, for instance. The hue of blue chosen is deep b...

A cult favourite in its own right, the "Alpinist" line from Seiko has a long history of watches with fantastic technical specs matched with unconventional styling that is unapologetically its own. The current generation of Alpinists are not without their controversy, but to skip to the point they're an awesome, durable do it all watch and I love having mine in my collection. Replacing the beloved SARB series alpinists, the SPB line had a lot to l...

The Casio F-91W is the classic digital quartz watch that everyone has probably owned at some point in their life. Reliable and simple, basic in it's beauty. The only shortcoming of this standard of standards is its light and nighttime visibility. The light is only useful in the darkest of dark settings. There is a reason Casio sells 3M of these a year, they just work to tell you the time/dare/alarm/chrono at the cost of under $18....

This thing is basically a tiny indestructible tank strapped to your wrist. I’m convinced it could survive a meteor strike, a zombie apocalypse, and my clumsy morning routine — all without a scratch. The solar power? Genius. It charges from light, so unless you’re living in a cave or exclusively wear long sleeves forever, you’re good. And the Multi-Band 6 radio sync, my watch sets itself, cool, right?  It’s surprisingly slim for a G-Sho...

I’ve been wearing the Traska Summiteer 36mm for a 2 months now, and I’m really impressed. The watch feels solid and well-built. The 36mm size fits perfectly on my 6'' wrist. It has a nice vintage vibe but still looks modern. The finishing is excellent. The brushed case with the hardened coating holds up well to daily wear, wearing with a blue nato strap or a gray rubber strap to the beach of swimming pool. The dial is clean and easy to read, ...

One of if not the most iconic watches in the world. I do not put much value on the NASA connection but aside, it is still a great watch. Definitely wears larger than 40mm of the bezel, but wears smaller than the stated width of 40mm. The dial layout is very legible unlike some other chronographs. For the retail price it is a bit steep, but if buying preowned it presents good value....

A refined option over the Black Bay 58. The 54 has a more historically accurate bezel and smaller case, great for smaller wrists. The case is also slimmed down to just 11.2mm. The bracelet is also update with the T-Fit adjustment clasp, something missing on the 58....

The PRX is a class-leading watch in its price range. The bracelet is beautiful with a predominantly brush top surface but with polished facets between the links. The dial and hands have a Royal Oak aesthetic but in a more attainable package. The 35mm case is a great wear on smaller to medium sized wrist....

The Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT is a phenomenal luxury GMT watch. It one of the most compact GMTs  on the market, in a 39mm case with a thickness under 12.8mm. It wears great on wrists of any size. If you are waiting for a Rolex coke GMT, your wait should end here....

This watch provide the two-tone aesthetic the Santos is known for, in a package that wears great on smaller to average sized wrists. Despite the roman numerals, this watch makes for a great sport/dress hybrid in a collection....

The Speedmaster 38 is the entry model of the Speedmaster line. The case thickness over 14mm is the real sticking point of this watch. Otherwise, this watch provides a great option for those who want the Speedmaster Professional look without going pre-owned with a Speedmaster Reduced....

This is one of the most popular Rolex models. The 41mm case wears well on average to above average sized wrists. The crowd pleasing design is very versatile and can be worn in casual and formal environments. The Rolex 3235 movement is a workhorse and will run reliably for many years to come. The cyclops may be a contentious inclusion, but if you are okay with it the Datejust 41 makes for a great everyday wear....

The Tudor Black Bay 58 is the most popular watch at its price for a reason. It has a compact size of 39mm and a vintage-inspired 50s dive aesthetic. It packs a reliable in-house movement with 70hrs of power reserve. For its current retail price it is good value, but for second hand prices it's a steal....

I had an older white dialed version of this watch that I ended up selling off when I found my Sinn 105 that I have also reviewed on this site. I've been a fan of Farer designs for a while but this just didn't do it for me.  Positive Points  There is a reason that Farer are so well liked, and this watch is a good example of why that is. The dial is truly beautiful with the white, blue and orange colours working really well together. The case is ...

It had taken me a really long time to get a German watch I wanted to keep and as my favourite AD had this in I thought that I should give it a go as I was also wanting a white dial gmt and this one looked great.    Positive Points  Tool watch lovers (and I count myself as one of them) will love this watch. It's incredibly legible, possibly the most legible watch in my collection, and that includes during the first bit of darkness as the lume i...

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX GMT is a brilliant entry point for any watch enthusiast. Beautiful dial and bezel combined with the lume and number styling make the time amazingly visible. Single date complication with the magnifying viewer combine to make the date pop. The GMT hand along with the bi-directional bezel make tracking GMT and a second time zone intuitive and simple. The 22mm lug bracelet is comfortable and beautiful, but common sizing makes ...

Wetch is so versatile, looks great on a bracelet of a strap. Absolutely perfect specs and value for money. This one is never leaving my collection. Its a total gem. ...