Trans Ocean Limited Edition: The upgraded Seiko Diver
The recent months have shown the general watch buyers overcoming their set barriers. They have learned to defy the limits – even for price – and blimey! I’m so...
Gonzo goes SOLAR!
Readers, Let’s start on a simple note. ‘Tis Watch Gonzo who writes for this blog; not Watch-Guru! Occasionally, people ask for his opinion but his replies are just his own realisations and...
Diesel: The Timeframe Temptations
Diesel is for the equally bold and rebellious without the slightest intent to follow trends. Setting one instead is easier for both the brand and its wearers. When you...
The smart-watch scuttlebutts
It’s a fashion show, you got a ticket to watch the catwalk and you came across a casual outfit you don’t mind giving your front two teeth for. Sadly,...
Ask Gonzo about Watches – XXXVII – How reliable is the calibre Y676?
Q. Dear Gonzo! Of late I noticed you guys are stocking the J. Spring watches. There are some mechanical models that made me almost reach for my plastic but...
Technomarine Cruise Sport: The bold, vibrant, sea-bound beasts
It can’t be that the readers of our blog never heard of the name TechnoMarine. However, some might question its stand as a Swiss luxury watch, given it’s not...
Citizen Caliber F900: A bit more push over the edge
Part- II Let me finish this one off! I was quite astonished to see people still stuck in the past, considering GPS-watches good enough only for adjusting to a...
Smart or Simple – Who wins the game?
This again happens to be another futile attempt at covering the occasional – now a bit old – dire warnings of modern electronics sucking out the lifeblood off watch-crafting...
Why Grand Seiko mechanicals are honoured as timeless luxury? – Gonzo explains, Santo writes
[Part: I] When it’s about picking out the single most inconsistent but truly luxury watch sub-brand, it’s the strong opinions that conclude the topic. While not entirely obsessed, I’m...
Ask Gonzo ’bout watches – XXXVI
Q. Why, Gonzo; are you so hell bent on Jap luxury than Swiss? Seiko, to be specific! A. Because of my love for Jap luxury and that love has...
Ask Gonzo ’bout watches – XXXV
Again, it’s Gonzo! Sorry guys, I mean no ‘j’ business, but this whole AGAW session gives our friend a trip that lasts for at least a few hours post...
Ask Gonzo ’bout watches – XXXIV
Q. Hello Gonzo! I noticed a couple of fine pieces and I am no watch enthusiast. I simply go by the looks but apart from that, I want to...
Ask Gonzo ’bout watches – XXXIII
Q. Dear Gonzo! You can make out from the name this being my second mail to you. The last time and I must say here you have my hearty...
Ask Gonzo ’bout watches – XXXI : Never tickle a ‘Seikopath’
Q. Hey Gonzo! I recently stumbled upon MAW and going through all your posts and answers to queries (I appreciate and sometimes…I’m impressed by the wit), I draw an...
Seiko Recraft: Infectious, compulsive, old-school vibes
The retro-themed Recraft series is comparatively newer; it was introduced only last fall. Seiko seemed to have remained enthusiastic all through; their response to the Recraft stimuli shows. The...