The Amazing Antarctica Monster! Seiko SRPG57K1 / SBDY105
Full Review First Impressions I took my time, but here we finally have the full review of the Seiko Save the Ocean Antarctica Monster. I absolutely love the design here, but Seiko’s manufacturing branch needs a swift kick in the…
A Watch That Tells a Story… Ikigai Kazan Air Review
Full Review First Impressions Once again we are taking a look at another microbrand, except this one is a bit off the beaten path. This is the Kazan from Ikigai watches. A brand new microbrand has launched this rather interesting…
So Close… Orient Star Classic SAF02005S0
Full Review First Impressions This is a watch you may be familiar with. When people hear the name Orient Star. Typically this is the watch most people think of. Well… maybe the black dial version. I haven’t seen too much…
Spork Reimagined! Islander ISL-72 Review
Full Review First Impressions This is one of the more unusual micro-brand watches I’ve run into. The Islander ISL-72. A reimagined Spork homage. This time put into a mini-turtle-like case. It’s odd, it’s quirky, it’s big on value. This is…
2021 The New Seiko 5 Field Review A Khaki Alternative? [ SRPG29 ]
I’ve spent a good amount of time with the new Seiko 5 field watch. So let’s talk about one of the more interesting Seiko releases this year.
Swedish Minimalism On Your Wrist! Nordberg Skagerrak Review
Today we have something a bit different. The Nordberg Skagerrak, an experiment in Swedish Minimalism.
Making the Casio Royale Even Better: Casio AE-1200 World Time + Vario Strap Review
Full Review First Impressions Today we take a look at the Casio AE-1200 series. Also known as the Casio Royale. This cult watch has been a favorite among budget enthusiasts for a while. So it’s finally time I take a…
The Very Vintage-y Mechanical Diver | HVD SpecterDiver Review
Full Review First Impressions I’m a little late to the party with this one, as there are only a few days left on the Kickstarter. Yet here we are with a review of the HVD SpecterDiver. A very vintage-like mechanical…
A Perfect High Accuracy GMT, Or Perfectly Flawed? The Longines Conquest VHP GMT Review
Full Review First Impressions I’ve been working on this review for a while. This is the Longines Conquest V.H.P. GMT, one of the most interesting GMTs out there. From a functionality standpoint, it’s almost perfect. Yet it’s not a watch…
A Tough Titanium Meca-Quartz Chronograph: RZE Valour Review
Full Review First Impressions Today we look at a brand new watch from RZE. This is the RZE Valour, a Meca-Quartz Chrono in a tough titanium case. It’s a rather interesting watch. Reminds me of a more industrial looking Bulova…