Tag: Watch reviews
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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…
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Watch reviews: Wancher watches Tenji
Every now and then, a watch comes along that feels like a turning point for a brand, something that shows exactly how much they’ve learned, refined, and polished over the years. For Wancher watches, one of those watches is the TENJI Chronograph(天時) translates to Heavenly Times,). This is the result of combining their production experience of…
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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…
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Watch Reviews: Carlingue Aviation Heritage Watch 01 Black & Green
The Start of Something New: My First Experience with a GMT function and French Watchmaking What made me choose this one over a diver? Well, for quite some time, I felt like there was something missing in my collection because I didn’t own a true GMT watch. I do have a few quartz pieces that…
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Watch reviews: McQuaide Q1 Obsidian
Damascus Steel has always fascinated me, and seeing it used in a watch case is something truly special. So when I came across the McQuaide Q1 Obsidian—a debut piece from a new British brand—it immediately caught my attention. Bold, distinctive, and unlike anything else, it proves no two cases—or stories—are ever the same. The story…
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Meet the brands: Carlingue Timepieces
French Creativity Meets Swiss Expertise: Crafting Watches with Vision and Precision When you discover a new watch brand, the first question is often: What makes it different in the vast sea of the microbrands? In this case the answer lies with its founder, Alexandre Voirin, and his uncompromising dedication to design and craftsmanship. He is is not…
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Watch reviews: Vario Versa purple – gun metal black
From Dreaming of Reversible Watches to Owning One: A Desire Fulfilled. I’ve always admired the reversible cases of the Cartier Basculante and Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso but couldn’t justify their high prices. That’s when I discovered Vario, a brand offering a similar experience for an affordable price. The Versa is a sleek, rectangular watch featuring a unique…
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Meet the Brands: Vario where Innovation Meets Affordability
Let me introduce you to one of my favorite Microbrands. They offer incredible value at an affordable price, and their customer support is exceptional. When you reach out, you’ll often get a friendly reply directly from the brand’s owners. In a crowded market, their service truly stands out as one of the best. How I…