Boderry Admiral GMT Watch Review | Is It More Than Pure Specs?

Indeed, the Boderry Admiral is titanium cased, with the tell-tale dark grey hue of this trendy lightweight material.

Boderry Watches, All Mechanical Watches, Automatic Watches, GMT Watches, Watches Under $150Chris HarkerDecember 18, 2024Boderry Admiral GMT Review, Boderry Admiral Review, Boderry Admiral TitaniumComment

Swiss Watch Company Tumbler Review | A Better Logo at Last?

Hiding within is the new time-telling-ticker, the Tumbler. This is an automatic, Sellita-powered titanium watch paired with a matching titanium bracelet

All Mechanical Watches, Automatic Watches, Everyday Watches, Microbrand/Other Watches, Rugged/Military, Watches Under $300Ben ArthurDecember 9, 2024Swiss Watch Company Review, Swiss Watch Company Tumbler, Swiss Watch Company Tumbler Review, SWC Watches, SWC Review Comment

Sternglas Naos Pro Watch Review | “Pro” Watches Are Now A Thing

This is the Sternglas Naos Pro, the second pro watch I’ve come across, and the first one that’s well under $1000 USD.

All Mechanical Watches, Automatic Watches, Best Dress Watch Lists, Dress/Minimalist Watches, Microbrand/Other Watches, Sternglas Watches, Watches Under $300Ben ArthurDecember 3, 2024Sternglas Naos Pro Review, Sternglas Naos Pro Automatic Review, Sternglas Naos Automatik Review, Sternglas Alabaster ReviewComment

Sternglas Lumatik Watch Review | Bauhaus Beauty (or the Beast)?

Available on several different straps, the Lumatik series features a fully polished stainless steel case, with either “Elegant Beige” or light blue dials.

All Mechanical Watches, Automatic Watches, Automatic Watches List, Best Dress Watch Lists, Dress/Minimalist Watches, Sternglas Watches, Watches Under $300Chris HarkerNovember 15, 2024Sternglas Lumatik Review, Sternglas Watches Review, Sternglas Lumatek Automatic, Sternglas Lumatik BeigeComment

Marathon GPM 34mm & 36mm (Officer’s) Watch Review - Hardy in Form and Function

What’s small, plastic, contracted by the US Department of Defence, and contains radioactive material used in Thermonuclear Weaponry?

All Mechanical Watches, Field Watches, Marathon Watches, Watches Under $150, Rugged/Military, Rugged/Military List, Automatic WatchesChris HarkerNovember 1, 2024Marathon GPM Watch Review, Marathon Field Watch, Marathon GPM Stainless Steel Review, Marathon GPM 34mm ReviewComment

Orient Bambino 38 Small Seconds Review | Has Orient Finally Perfected The Bambino Formula?

The ultimate Bambino is finally here...or at least that’s what you’ve been telling me!

All Mechanical Watches, Automatic Watches, Best Dress Watch Lists, Dress/Minimalist Watches, Orient Watches, Watches Under $300Ben ArthurOctober 10, 2024Orient Bambino 38mm Small Seconds, Orient Bambino V2 Review, Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds, New Orient Bambino 38mm, New Orient Bambino 2024 Comments

San Martin SN0116 Watch Review (B & GMT Style) | Better Than Swiss Made?

San Martin’s “Original Designs” line veers away from their usual homage game and delivers something fresh.

All Mechanical Watches, Automatic Watches, Dive Watches, GMT Watches, San Martin Watches, Watches Under $300Chris HarkerAugust 29, 2024San Martin SN0116-G, San Martin SN0116-B, San Martin SN0116 Review, San Martin Avocado, San Martin Root BeerComment

Zelos Nova 2 Review | These Insane Watches Should Be Way More Popular

This is the new Nova 37mm from Zelos. That’s right, Zelos. The same brand that brought you big-ass tool watch designs.

Zelos Watches, Watches Under $300, All Mechanical Watches, Automatic Watches, Dress/Minimalist Watches, Everyday Watches, Microbrand/Other Watches, Retro WatchesBen ArthurAugust 26, 2024Zelos Nova 2 Review, Zelos Nova 2 Salmon, Zelos Nova 37mm Review, Zelos Nova Teal ReviewComment

Are Vaer Watches Any Good? A Full Analysis of Vaer's Top Releases!

I received an email in February 2024...out of nowhere, Vaer was back on my radar!

All Mechanical Watches, Automatic Watches, Chronograph Watches, Dive Watches, Everyday Watches, Vaer Watches, Watches Under $300Ben ArthurAugust 15, 2024Vaer Watches Review, Vaer Watch Brand Review, Are Vaer Watches Any Good, Are Vaer Good WatchesComment

Zelos Eagle 2 Review | Out Of This World Materials, But…

Zelos decided to throw a whole heap of exotic materials and textures at this timepiece and flog it at a hair under $1000. Does it work?

Zelos Watches, Watches Under $300, Pilot Watches, Microbrand/Other Watches, Automatic Watches, All Mechanical WatchesChris HarkerAugust 8, 2024Zelos Eagle 2 Review, Zelos Eagle 2 Ti Meteorite, Zelos Eagle 2 Ti Review, Zelos Pilot WatchComment

Seiko 5 Sports SNXS Review (SRPK87) - I Wanted To Like This New Seiko, But...

I’m about to reveal Seiko’s secret formula. The obscure, genius, groundbreaking strategy that keeps this watchmaking juggernaut at the very top of the pecking order.

All Mechanical Watches, Automatic Watches, Everyday Watches, Seiko Watches, Sports Watches, Watches Under $300Ben ArthurJuly 10, 2024Seiko SRPK87K1 Review, Seiko Sports Rinse Blue, Seiko 5 Sports SNSX, Seiko SNSX Classic Review, Seiko 5 Sports Review Comments

Orient Triton Watch Review (RA-AC0K04E10B) | Now I’ve Spotted It, I Can’t Stop Seeing It…

Orient's global press release for this watch was "a diver design model with offset crown" - hardly inspirational…

Automatic Watches, All Mechanical Watches, Dive Watches, Orient Watches, Watches Under $300Chris HarkerJune 12, 2024Orient RA-AC0K04E10B Review, Orient Triton Review, Orient Triton Diver Review, Orient Triton Automatic ReviewComment

Erebus Ascent Review | This $350 Watch Is Way Better Than I Expected

Welcome to one of the most surprising watch launches of 2024. I didn’t expect this watch to be so good.

All Mechanical Watches, Dress/Minimalist Watches, Everyday Watches, Microbrand/Other Watches, Watches Under $300Ben ArthurMay 15, 2024Erebus Ascent Review, Erebus Ascent Watch, Just One More Watch Erebus, Erebus Ascent Watch Review Comment

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Review | The Thinnest (and best?) Field Watch For The Money

The Hamilton may seem like an overly-simplistic timepiece for the money, but after wearing it for several weeks, I’m glad I gave it a fair chance as I was pleasantly surprised in many ways.

Watches Under $300, All Mechanical Watches, Field Watches, Hamilton WatchesBrett NicholasMarch 14, 2024Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Review, Hamilton Khaki 38mm Review, Hamilton Khaki Watch Review, Hamilton Khaki White Dial Review Comments

Citizen Promaster NY0040 | Why Is This Diver Still So Popular 30 Years Later?

Citizen’s famous Promaster line has been lauded since its introduction in 1989, and I’ve finally got my hands on perhaps their most time-tested models; the NY0040.