To Boldr-ly Go Where No Man Has Gone Before – Boldr Venture Field Medic II Review
If I had to introduce Boldr as a television series, it would be Star Trek. Can the Venture Field Medic II be the “Enterprise” of the watch world? If I had to pick, I would say that I’m more of a Star Wars than Star Trek kind of guy. You really can’t beat Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan battling it out with Darth Maul to the tune … Continue reading To Boldr-ly Go Where No Man Has Gone Before – Boldr Venture Field Medic II Review
The Empire Strikes Back! – Vario Empire Chronograph Review
Star Wars references aside, can the chronograph version of the empire outdo it’s automatic cousin? This is the second post of a two-part series. If you haven’t already, check out part one here before continuing. If you’re into the microbrand scene, you may have heard of Vario, a Singaporean watch brand with several successful releases to it’s name. Each Vario release is tied to a … Continue reading The Empire Strikes Back! – Vario Empire Chronograph Review
Unplug & Wind: I Attended My First Local Watch Event – Here’s Why You Should Too
RZE, Vario and Mitch Mason get together for “Unplug & Wind” and show us why you should consider Singaporean microbrands for your next watch Do you ever trawl through the depths of YouTube watch content, hearing channels talk about recent watch fairs, conventions, or gatherings at bars and wonder to yourself, what would it be like to attend such an event? Well, I have and … Continue reading Unplug & Wind: I Attended My First Local Watch Event – Here’s Why You Should Too
Back to the Roaring Twenties – Vario Empire Grey Tuxedo Review
The glitz and glam of the 1920s meets modern day watchmaking in this art deco inspired piece. This is part one of a two-part series on the Vario Empire. Check out part 2 here. I’m going to start by confessing that I know almost nothing about the 1920s; I was born in the 90s and the 20s seem (literally) a lifetime away. As Wikipedia has … Continue reading Back to the Roaring Twenties – Vario Empire Grey Tuxedo Review
From Paris to the President – The LMM-01 Field Watch Review
If it’s good enough for President Emmanuel Macron, it’s probably good enough for my wrist. If “thank you” is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “merci” – phew, you’re one of the normal ones. If a field watch was what appeared, welcome to the rabbit hole along with the rest of us – you’re far too deep to escape … Continue reading From Paris to the President – The LMM-01 Field Watch Review
Bring out the Big Guns! Seiko SNJ029 “Safarnie” Review
It’s not lean but it’s definitely mean – and it’s ready to send some aliens back where they came from! When you think of watches made famous by movie stars, the first thought that comes to mind would likely be Bond watches. Plenty of watches have enjoyed their time on the silver screen, some playing an integral plot role as in Interstellar, others being more … Continue reading Bring out the Big Guns! Seiko SNJ029 “Safarnie” Review
An Extra Helping Hand: Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Review
So you want to know the date, but shiver at the idea of a date window breaking the perfect symmetry of your dial? Look no further – Oris has got your answer. When it comes to buying a new watch, everyone has their own criteria. Some look out for provenance, others keep an eye out for style. Regardless, we all want to know that we’re … Continue reading An Extra Helping Hand: Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Review
Saying More with Less: Citizen Super Titanium “NJ0090-81A” Review
In a world where everyone strives for more, can a watch deliver with less? The Citizen Super Titanium attempts to do so. Literally. I was watching “Inside Bill’s Brain” on Netflix the other day, and came across a great quote. “Time is the one commodity that he can’t buy more of. It’s a limited resource. It’s finite. He’s got the same 24 hours in a … Continue reading Saying More with Less: Citizen Super Titanium “NJ0090-81A” Review
Of Mountains & Watches: UNDONE Basecamp Review
If you haven’t heard of UNDONE, it’s time you should. The brand is known for its amazing collaborations, and customisable watches. Today’s review takes a look at one of their classic models, the UNDONE Basecamp; but what’s this watch got to do with mountains anyway, and would it survive a summit attempt? Read on to find out. When I heard the word basecamp, the first … Continue reading Of Mountains & Watches: UNDONE Basecamp Review
Make Way for the King! Seiko SRPE37 “King Samurai” Review
Seiko fans have a knack for coming up with nicknames for their favourite watches, and this one’s been coined the “King Samurai”. Has it earned its royal status, or is it just a king in name? When it comes to Seiko, fans have seemingly no difficulty coming up with nicknames for their favourite watches. Some are named after the movies they’ve appeared in, or the … Continue reading Make Way for the King! Seiko SRPE37 “King Samurai” Review
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