Tag: watch
-
Watch reviews: 85Watches GHOST
There are plenty of digital watches out there, but every now and then one comes along that manages to take something very familiar and make it feel fresh again. The GHOST from 85 Watches is one of those models. I actually first came across their profile on Instagram, where I started seeing their watch and…
-
Meet the brands: Protocol Watches
I first came across Protocol’s profile on Instagram, and their early sneak peeks at the design language immediately caught my attention. There was something about what they were showing that made me curious to see where they were going with it. But before diving into the watches themselves, I wanted to learn more about the…
-
Christopher Ward C1 Loco Classic: A New Take on Mechanical Watchmaking
With the new C1 Loco Classic, Christopher Ward is giving its CW-003 movement a completely different look. While the C12 Loco has a sporty design with an integrated case, this new model goes in a more classical direction. Same movement, but a very different watch. And I have to say, I really like the direction…
-
Vario’s Premium Novonappa Leather Strap Review: A 10th Anniversary Upgrade
Vario’s story started in 2016 with something rather simple: graphic watch straps. Ten years later, the Singaporean brand has grown into one of the most recognisable names in the microbrand watch world, creating watches and accessories with a strong focus on design and individuality. To celebrate their 10th anniversary, Vario has gone back to where…
-
Introducing the Certina DS Action Diver 38mm Titanium Flamingo
Pink isn’t exactly the first colour that comes to mind when you think of a professional dive watch and that’s precisely why the new Certina DS Action Diver 38mm Titanium Flamingo stands out. (Reference: C048.807.44.051.01) Rather than covering the dial in colour, Certina has taken a more restrained approach. A black dial and black ceramic bezel provide…
-
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,…
-
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…
-
The Story Behind Walker & Crown: Passion, Persistence and the Spirit of the ’80s
I first came across Walker & Crown while browsing Instagram. Their bold, unapologetically 1980s-inspired designs immediately caught my attention. They were different from the countless vintage-inspired divers and field watches that seem to flood the microbrand scene today, and I found myself wanting to know more about the people behind them. That curiosity led me…
-
Introducing Micromilspec Dualtimer
Micromilspec is a Norwegian independent watchmaker founded in 2019 in Oslo, working on made-to-order timepieces developed in close collaboration with military units, first responders, and select professional clients. While small in scale, the brand operates with Swiss manufacturing partners, allowing it to work with serious tool-watch specifications that sit closer to professional procurement than typical…