Latest from the WatchDad Blog
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Watch reviews: Zealandic Iceborne
I’ve always found microbrands fascinating. They tend to take creative risks that larger companies avoid in the form of experimenting with colors, textures, and ideas, while still keeping prices relatively accessible. Not to mention many of them represent corners of the world that don’t always get much attention in watchmaking. Through them, you don’t just…
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Watch reviews: Casio Gshock GA-B2100BNR alias the EvilOak
It’s no secret that Casio has held a special place in my heart since I was a child. Over the years, I’ve built a small collection of their watches, ranging from sleek Edifice models to rugged G-SHOCKs, each one carrying its own story and memory. Yet, there was always one type of Casio I longed…
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Watch reviews: The Peacemaker PN-19
Ever since I got into watches, the Peacemaker line from Gruppo Gamma has been high on my list. The design language, the dial, and the overall execution just clicked for me, to the point where it became a grail, not because of status or hype, but because it’s a watch I always wanted to add…
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Watch reviews: Duzu DW-D3 Antarctica
Duzu is a watch brand from Western Australia, drawing inspiration from the beauty of the local coastline. The watches are made with care and often feature designs that celebrate the sea life in the area. Their main goal is to make great-looking, high-quality watches that don’t cost a fortune. You won’t have to rob a…
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Watch Reviews: Paulin NeoB
Ever since I got into watches, I’ve always been what you’d call a “dial guy.” For me, the dial is everything. I’m drawn to beautifully designed, distinctive dials, ones with character and the kind you don’t see on everyone else’s wrist every day. Some time ago I was on the hunt for a special enamel…
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Watch reviews: Locke & King The James
Introducing Locke & King The James from the heart of Hamilton, Ontario Canada’s gritty industrial capital, a working man’s dress watch Locke & King was founded in 2020 by Ryan, inspired by a meaningful intersection from his past, where he used to live. The brand’s guiding phrase, Onward & Upward, is more than just words. It’s…
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Watch reviews: Vario Futurist
I’ve been a long-time admirer of Vario, and that’s not an exaggeration. Before the Futurist even arrived on my wrist, I already owned two of their watches: the clever Vario Versa with its reversible case(purple and gunmetal black) and the beautifully executed 1945 A-11S, their tribute to one of the most famous wartime field watches ever made. Add to…
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Shorts: Casio MTA-1000 and the Edifice EF-500
First Steps into Watch Collecting: A Journey That Started with Casio The first watch I’ve ever purchased was the Casio MTA-1000 analog-digital quartz piece in 2000(or around that, not exactly sure). Even today I remember the feeling that finally I had a little bit of money saved up and I could go into the watch…
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Watch Reviews: Gruppo Gamma AG-10
I’ve always had a soft spot for watches that feel like proper tools, the kind you can actually wear anywhere without worrying too much. The Vanguard AG-10 fits right into that category. Gruppo Gamma started back in 2013 as an independent brand with a clear purpose: to create vintage-inspired tool watches that are legible, reliable, and built for…