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

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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.

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San Martin SN0144 (Jian Zhan) Review | The Best $300 Watch Just Got Better

Yet again, San Martin has worked some witchcraft and created another seemingly magical dial for another astonishing price tag.

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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.

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10 Best AliExpress Rolex Explorer Homages - Which Is Closest?

So, who are the contenders? Let’s go through them, and I’ll talk branding, pricing, and packaging while we’re at it.

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Orient Stretto Solar Watch Review (RA-TX0303L) | Best Watch in its Category?

Orient’s new “Stretto” RA-TX03 series is not only punching well above its weight - with a feature-packed movement and some beautiful dials, there's hardly any competition in this field.

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Citizen Zenshin (Forza) Watch Review | Know THIS Before You Buy One

What’s more, unlike the Tsuyosa, this watch wasn’t made of stainless steel. Instead, it shipped with a far more ‘advanced’ Super Titanium case. I had to take a look at it.

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VAER G5 Tactical Watch Review | Great Case, Rubbish Bracelet

In the GMT field, VAER’s Tactical G5 is a bit of a black sheep - in more ways than one.

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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!

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The Best Affordable GMT Watches Under $1000 | 15 Top Picks With Pros & Cons

Which ones are actually the best? Which have that special sauce that makes them worth considering?

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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.

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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.

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Spinnaker Fleuss GMT Automatic Review | Big, Bright and Bold

At 43.3 millimeters in diameter, and coming in a range of bright bold colorways, this particular model is less of a shrinking violet and more of a Jolly Green Giant.

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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!

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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?

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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.

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Christopher Ward Watches Review – A Definitive Review (The Twelve 36mm & Sealander C63 GMT)

Once you pay over a grand, most watches are built to a similar standard (the recent Tag-Kith collab notwithstanding). I mean, £1,500 for a plastic watch? Are you kidding?