Category: Watch reviews
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Watch reviews: Quantum Barracuda, BAR1115.375
Before getting into the watch itself, I think it’s worth taking a quick look at the brand behind it. Quantum was established in Turkey in 1995 and has been around for quite some time. Today, its models are available in 35 countries, and the company reportedly sells around 150,000 watches a year, which is quite…
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Watch reviews: Hult Aquatique GMT
Before we get into the watch itself, I wanted to mention a little bit about the brand. Founder of Hult Watch Company is Oscar, whose fascination with watches started at a very young age. His first watch was a Casio Alarm Chrono W-71, which he got when he was just five years old. It eventually…
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Watch reviews: Canuck x AndoAndoAndo 4th Dimension
Before getting into The 4th Dimension itself, I want to take a step back and talk about the brand behind it. Because with Canuck Timepieces, I think the story is just as interesting as the watches. My friend Jiliano from The Watch Brief sat down with James for a great interview, “An Interview with Canuck Timepieces: Collaboration, Creativity, &…
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Watch reviews: Micromilspec The Field Testing Unit MicroGMT
Some watches are designed around specifications. Others are designed around a story. The MICROMILSPEC Field Testing Unit MicroGMT is a rare example of a watch where the story is just as important as the specifications. Founded in 2019, MICROMILSPEC entered the watch world in an unusual way. Just four days after its establishment, the newly…
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Watch reviews: McQuaide C1 Midnight
Founded by Rob McQuaide in 2023, McQuaide Watches is still a relatively young name in the independent watch world. But in just a few years, the brand has developed a very distinctive identity, with Damascus steel becoming one of its defining elements. Having had the chance to get to know Rob along the way, I’ve…
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Watch reviews: Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour MK V
Never afraid to explore complications that offer something a little different, Christopher Ward has spent the last few years building a reputation for delivering innovative watchmaking at prices that often undercut the competition. Whether it’s the Bel Canto, The Twelve, or its impressive lineup of dive watches, the brand continues to prove that creativity and accessibility can…
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Watch reviews: VIIS Flieger GMT Levante
Before diving into the watch itself, it’s worth taking a look at the people and the story behind VIIS. While many brands begin with a specification sheet or a market opportunity, VIIS began with something far more personal: a lifelong fascination with flight. Since childhood, founder Josip Kožul was captivated by the idea of flying,…
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Watch reviews: Le Pin Automatic
I first came across Le Pin while browsing Instagram last year, and their clean, elegant approach immediately stood out. There was something about the design that felt thoughtful and well considered, so I reached out to learn more about the brand and the people behind it. What started as a simple conversation about a watch…
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Watch reviews: Walker & Crown, Laser drift and Memphis Beat
Before diving into the review, I’d recommend reading The Story Behind Walker & Crown: Passion, Persistence and the Spirit of the ’80s. In that feature, I sat down with founder Jonny Walker to learn about the inspiration behind the brand and the journey he and his wife, Colette, have taken to bring it to life. Understanding…