A Chronograph on a Journey – Review: Aries Gold Journey 1025
In the blink of an eye, we’ve somehow reached October and the end of the year looms near. Strangely however, it feels like an entire passage of time has just magically vanished. Under more normal times, I’m sure I would have seen multiple Instagram stories of friends holidaying in far off, exotic locations, as colleagues scramble to clear their annual vacation leave. These however, are … Continue reading A Chronograph on a Journey – Review: Aries Gold Journey 1025
Review: Keeping it Simple with the Casio MTP V006D-7B
They say that the key to a successful presentation, is in keeping things simple; the same can be said for watches. Trends come and go, but certain design styles have remained timeless in the face of relentless change. This Casio in particular, embodies that spirit of “simple and classic” done right; a clean white dial with roman numerals and a day/date window. Nothing more, nothing … Continue reading Review: Keeping it Simple with the Casio MTP V006D-7B
Quartz or Mechanical? My Take on the Age Old Argument
“Huh. Isn’t a watch just a watch?” Indeed, for those not in the know “quartz” or “mechanical” is hardly a debate. As long as the watch works, no one’s the wiser. In today’s context, one might even ask if “mechanical” or “quartz” are features of a smartwatch. Ask an enthusiast however, and you might be opening a can of worms. Watch lovers all over have … Continue reading Quartz or Mechanical? My Take on the Age Old Argument
The Perfect Price:Value Ratio? Review: Ratio Free Diver Professional 500m Sapphire Automatic
When I first started looking into watches, I knew I wanted a dive watch in my collection, which is rather ironic. I’m not much of an adrenaline junkie, but I try to make it a point to experience everything at least once in my life; thus far I’ve managed to clear water sports and skiing off the list amongst other activities. The idea of diving … Continue reading The Perfect Price:Value Ratio? Review: Ratio Free Diver Professional 500m Sapphire Automatic
What’s Up With Watches?
A Newcomer’s Thoughts on Watch Collecting How I Got Started Amongst many young adult Singaporeans such as myself, my most received responses to “What watch would you recommend?” has typically been one of the following three: “Daniel Wellington? Fossil? G-Shock?” For the longest time, I too would have defaulted to these brands; 1 of which I knew for its robustness and tough-guy-sporty image, the other … Continue reading What’s Up With Watches?
Review: Casio “Super Illuminator” MTD-1079
When it comes to watches, Casio is a brand Singaporeans are all familiar with. In fact for most of us, our first proper watch would have been a Casio; and for good reason. They were cheap and durable – difficult for a child to destroy, and easily replaceable if it got lost. I still remember my primary school days, when kids would show off their … Continue reading Review: Casio “Super Illuminator” MTD-1079
Review: “Sir Red” – Swatch GB753
In watchmaking, Swiss made watches have traditionally been viewed as superior, and rightfully so. Swiss brands have the longstanding heritage and expertise to produce masterpieces of fine engineering, elevating horology to the levels of an entirely different art form. The words “Swiss Made” alone are often enough to command higher prices. What then can you do if you wanted a piece of Swiss horology, without … Continue reading Review: “Sir Red” – Swatch GB753
Review: “Casio Royale” – Casio AE1200
I’m going to start off by being honest: I haven’t actually watched a Bond film before. *gasp the horror* I know, I know, it’s 2020, you get movies literally with the click of a mouse. I’ll get round to fixing that soon. That being said, the James Bond franchise has become such a cultural presence, that even if you were to live under a rock, … Continue reading Review: “Casio Royale” – Casio AE1200
Review: Seiko SNK805
If you ask any watch aficionado to recommend a budget automatic watch, I’d bet 90% of the time the answer would be a Seiko 5. This series of watches has everything you’d want from a “serious” watch: a brand with history, a reliable automatic movement and definite value for money. The Seiko 5 line of watches are instantly recognisable, with the “5” logo in the … Continue reading Review: Seiko SNK805
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