craftmanship exceeds affordability In the world of affordable chronographs, there’s much debate upon what can deliver and satisfy those of us who enjoy messing with pushers, seeing that seconds hand tick, and pushing again for that hopefully sweet reset. Now, I’ve had my share of chronographs and had my hands on the likes of the […]
The Nezumi corbeau chronograph Read More »
As 2025 is well underway, I bring forth a watch collection that started in 2021 but I’ve always been interested in watches. In highschool and college I sported various Fossil and Casio watches, and had several GA100 G-Shocks – one of which I still own. But it wasn’t until these past few years that I
State of the collection Read More »
2024 has been an amazing year, not just in watches but in life as a whole. I proposed to my girlfriend in April, got married in November, and became a step-father in what felt like a few short moments. With such big life changes came many changes in priorities, especially when it came to spending
My year in watches – 2024ish Read More »
In the world of horology, few complications have captured the imagination quite like the chronograph. From timing horse races to space missions, these intricate timepieces have been at the forefront of precision and innovation for over two centuries. But the journey hasn’t been without its hurdles.
What’s Up With: Chronograph Watch movements. Read More »
Here is a post I have wanted to do for a while now. I have always admired JLC. Never had the privilege of owning one. The complications and craftsmanship of their pieces is incredible. So why are they not more of a bigger hit nowadays? Why don’t we hear more from them if they are
The Timeless History of Jaeger-LeCoultre: A Journey Through Watchmaking Excellence Read More »
It is not that kind of golden and definitely not that kind of shower. I am referring to their new release, the Rose Gold Meteorite Dial, the “Space Gold”. I know you came here expecting dirty content! Shame on you! Yes, the title is incorrect because it should be “Meteor Shower” but then it wouldn’t
PSA: Formex Bathes Us With A Golden Meteorite Shower Read More »
I wanted this to be the last post of 2023, to close the year. But it ended up being the first one of 2024, which I don’t disagree with. At the same time, we are almost out of the beginning of 2024. Very busy times on my end. Work keeps me busy and I am
Fears Brunswick: A Timeless British Watch for the Modern Gentleman Read More »
Just in time for Christmas, with the birth of baby Jesus, Formex didn’t want to get left behind and is back with a new release. Joining the smaller dive watch movement with the Baby Reef. The Formex Reef is already a killer watch, the shape is great, the versatility with the interchangeable parts, the specs
The New: Formex “Baby” Reef 39.5mm Automatic COSC 300M Read More »
This post is a quick Public Service Announcement. I have lusted after the Essence Malachite for a while, besides all the other exotic dials that Formex has been doing. The visual characteristics of the Malachite make each watch unique. If you have been after one, this is your chance to end 2023 with a bang,
PSA: The Limited Batch of Formex Essence 39mm Malachite 2023 Is Live Read More »
The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Agreed. The summation in question, is the new Typsim Noir. Listed as a dress watch on the Typsim website, and I agree, the bezel and the hour markers give it that elegant feel. But you definitely don’t need to baby it. The Noir can definitely
Test Drive: The Typsim Noir, A Versatile Everyday Dress Watch. Read More »
