Tag: watch
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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: 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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Shorts: Why and When to Service Your Mechanical Watch
It surprised my friends when I said my watches need servicing. Most of them assumed you would buy a watch and that’s it—no upkeep, no attention. Let’s see if that’s true! To put it simply, a watch, especially a mechanical one is a precision machine, much like a car. It needs regular care to keep…
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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…