Oris Aquis: Best from all worlds form a sophisticated, smart style
On one hand, there are those crazy complicated watches only millionaires might afford but on the other, we got stuff to keep normal people happy. These we can expect...
Gonzo’s simple solutions to a modern-day problem
Q. Hello Gonzo. Teacher here; working under a large educational institute. My wants are simple. You got anything that you might think look good upon someone who finds jeans...
Choosing the right ‘Dress’ to complement your formal wear
Nice, modern dress watches are in abundance today. Leave the big brands aside; even small scale producers are eager to make you feel the taste for classicism and finery;...
Ungutting the Swissmatic: The Sistem 51 peeps from within
The Swissmatic – if truth be told – is brilliantly simple; very clever and very ergonomic. With many of its parts assembled back-to-front – if a traditional, watch-making term...
Promaster: The Citizen Cult Classics
It’s very easy to forget absolutely good watches amidst a plethora of brands chest-thumping. The Promasters are one such group that goes largely overlooked unless you are a professional...
Kolber: An easy way to luxury
High-end luxury watches currently rule the priority list of reasonably affluent Millennials. Firstly, they are luxury items that announce a fair bit about you and you can get them...
The two-handed Freelancers L.E.: Raymond Wile watches that don’t compete for attention
In this post, we talk about another Raymond Weil movement; to be specific, about a particular caliber that found way into a couple of their limited edition Freelancer watches....
The journey of the Valjoux 7750: To the 7753 and RW5000
Pre-talk It all started from the Valjoux 7750; an integrated cam-operated, automatic chronograph movement. Valjoux was a part of ETA before and the caliber 7750 they built is still...
Valentine’s Day: Last -minute suggestions (for the forgetful and not-so-forgetful)
Whether it’s a longstanding relationship or it’s been awhile dating or you are going to start one anew; spoil your man or woman of choice even after the V-Day...
Low-key, natural and neutral – Spoils you with dressing choices
Modern, minimalistic designs and high quality materials get together in these, fully reflecting long-lasting concepts offered for pieces more precious. The Orient heritage comes alive in the Contemporary. Praise...
A diverse array of affordable Divers’!
“Being short-sighted is discriminating watches according to the size of your wallet. Get over it and climb down off your high horses.” Their mere looks are enough for you...
Tissot Chrono XL: Shifts in the tack
Whether you agree to Tissot’s own claims about the Chrono XL or not is completely up to you; however, a look at the brand’s track record and all that...
Entry-level Hamilton Classic unleashes the Spirit of Liberty
Life without liberty is misery, as Andrew Hamilton had put it while defending freedom of speech at House of Representatives, Pennsylvania. Andrew Hamilton owned the land on which factories...
Contemporary Maestro: Orient revisits the classic design
The Epson conglomerate finally took Orient in and it’s nice to see the brand succeeded in retaining its basic principles. These high-quality Japanese watches came for reasonable money and...
A simpler path to Fossils
Minimalistic designs have been around for decades. Bauhaus to mid-century modernists, the less-is-more outlook remains a big mainstay. This whole watch-trip over the past few years I faced clichés...