Tag: luxury-watches
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Watch reviews: Wancher Aka Fuji Urushi Kindai Maki-e
Today I’m introducing something new, something I honestly didn’t know much about until recently, and something that’s surprisingly hard to find proper information on. And the more I looked into it, the more questions came up and there I was sucked into a new rabbit hole. When you see “Maki-e” on a dial, it immediately…
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Watch reviews: JPW Mount Fuji
Japanese microbrands have been quietly gaining more and more attention in recent years. Known for their focus on detail, thoughtful design, and strong connection to local craftsmanship, they often offer something a little different compared to the more mainstream names. JPW fits right into that space. As I couldn’t find much information about them, so I…
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Watch reviews: Yema Skin Diver Slim Bronze CMM.20 Limited edition
I’ve always admired Yema as a brand, especially for its strong heritage and focus on tool watches. However, this is the first time I’ve actually had the chance to spend real time with one on the wrist. Even though this piece was provided on loan, it turned out to be a genuinely great experience. It gave me…
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Watch reviews: 24K Kinpaku Nuri/Maki-e
Microbrands… what a fascinating world they are. While big brands often play it safe, microbrands dare to experiment, to take risks, and sometimes to create real art for the wrist. They’re driven less by corporate boards and more by passion by heritage, craftsmanship, and the desire to do something different. One of the microbrands I…
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Watch reviews: Christopher Ward Sealander C63 GMT
There are watches… and then there are WATCHES.. Christopher Ward firmly belongs in that latter category. Founded in 2004, the brand was once widely regarded as a microbrand. Over time, however, it has clearly moved beyond that label. Through consistent quality, ongoing technical development, and a growing focus on in-house capabilities, CW has evolved into a serious…
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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: 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: 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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Watch reviews: The Cauny x Ando
Every so often, a watch brand’s story feels more like a journey through time itself, shifting geographies, changing eras and finding new life in unexpected places. Cauny is one of those rare names that carries both mystery and meaning. The origins of Cauny are somewhat murky, as even the brand itself admits. The official founding date is set at 1927, based…