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Spring Sprang Sprung 2025: Jam Packed With Watch Goodness!

A dizzying recollection of how fun Singapore’s largest independent/microbrand watch fair can be. When I first popped by Spring Sprang Sprung 2 years ago, it was held in a slightly hidden corner of Lavender at XM Studios. The venue seemed to be reflective of the event – niche and targeted at collectors who could appreciate the joys of indie timekeeping. Suffice to say, I’m part … Continue reading Spring Sprang Sprung 2025: Jam Packed With Watch Goodness!

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Big & Bold – Unimatic U3-F Review

A closer look at the Italian Microbrand’s U3 series. Back in my younger days, I remember clamouring to the television in the evenings after rushing my homework earlier in the afternoon. For the generation familiar with Kids Central (shout out y’all are the cool kids), that’s when all the action shows ran and more specifically – Power Rangers. I can’t remember which generation of the … Continue reading Big & Bold – Unimatic U3-F Review

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More than Meets the Eye! Mr Jones Watches Ricochet Review

If Optimus Prime wanted to wear a watch, this could perhaps be it. The watch world tends to be a pretty serious place; everyone has an opinion about what’s good what isn’t, and critics circle about like starving piranhas, waiting to tear into the next watch that happens to swim their way. Needless to say, getting into watches can be a rather daunting task. Every … Continue reading More than Meets the Eye! Mr Jones Watches Ricochet Review

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A Darker Twist – Seiko SSC917P1 Prospex Speedtimer “Night Vision” Review

Seiko calls this one the “Night Vision” – I call it the Seiko Lightsaber. Am I the only one that sees the minute hand in this manner? Looking at the thumbnail of the post, chances are that you’ve seen this one before, or may even be familiar with it. The Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph series was first launched around 2 years ago, and it … Continue reading A Darker Twist – Seiko SSC917P1 Prospex Speedtimer “Night Vision” Review

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Punching Above its Weight! The Marathon GPQ Sage Green 34mm Review

Is this watch too small or will it be a case of David vs Goliath? Many of you would be familiar with the story of David versus Goliath, in which a small, seemingly weak shepherd boy, defeats the hulking giant of Goliath with nothing but a slingshot and a single stone. Its a classic story, and one that everyone loves – the underdog rising to … Continue reading Punching Above its Weight! The Marathon GPQ Sage Green 34mm Review

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Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow? – Seiko Rainbow Daytona “Clear” Mod Review

The world of watch mod-ing offers boundless possibilities, but should you take the plunge? I don’t follow the Marvel Cinematic Universe religiously, but I do enjoy a good story and while the Scarlet Witch kind of went full out loco in the latest Dr Strange film, WandaVision was one of my personal favourites amongst the series. Without spoiling too much (in case you haven’t watched … Continue reading Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow? – Seiko Rainbow Daytona “Clear” Mod Review

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Enter the Dragon! 8 watches for less than $888

Maximum Style, Maximum Huat! The Chinese New Year is fast approaching and we have once again reached that time of the year where every supermarket has “恭喜恭喜” on a perpetual loop. You can feel a sense of energy pulsating in the air, as retail outlets throw promotion after promotion at you. Safe to say, the Chinese New Year is one of the major peak seasons … Continue reading Enter the Dragon! 8 watches for less than $888

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It ain’t no Speedy, It’s a Dynamic – Omega Dynamic III Chronograph Review

The Moonwatch’s underrated cousin you never heard about, but should definitely get to know – meet the Dynamic III Chronograph from Omega. When it comes to watches, it’s hard to deny that Omega’s Moonwatch has one of the best (if not the best) backstories. Arguably Omega’s most iconic watch, the Speedy has captured the hearts of both enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts alike since 1957, and continues … Continue reading It ain’t no Speedy, It’s a Dynamic – Omega Dynamic III Chronograph Review

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Spring Sprang Sprung 2023 – Singapore’s First Indie Watch Fair

No you didn’t read wrongly; that wasn’t some “Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum” catchline from a fairytale – it’s #TheGoodTimeMovement As a relatively avid consumer of watch related media across different mediums, I’ve often seen videos and heard podcasts about watch fairs. From the biggest of conventions like Watches & Wonders, to the flea markets across Europe, I’ve yearned to get in on the action and see what the … Continue reading Spring Sprang Sprung 2023 – Singapore’s First Indie Watch Fair

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Seeing Triple! – Casio G-Shock DW5900 “Triple Eye” Review

90s retro goodness in an (almost) indestructible package at a great price! It’s been some years since I last stepped into a primary school, but if I had to, I’d venture a guess that the “cool” kids nowadays have an Apple watch. Things definitely weren’t the same back in my day; in the early 2000s, you were beyond cool if you had a mobile phone … Continue reading Seeing Triple! – Casio G-Shock DW5900 “Triple Eye” Review

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