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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