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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Just how affordable can a watch get? Turns out the answer is: very. This military styled field watch cost less than my last meal, but is it any good? The Chinese have a saying, “一寸光阴一寸金，寸金难买寸光阴“; loosely translated, it states that while gold and time are both valuable, you can never “buy” more time with gold. Such sayings are not exclusive, and I’m sure that every … Continue reading Watches for less than a Meal: The (Incredible?) Daiso “Mili” Watch
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