Posts in All Mechanical Watches

Orient Bambino V3 Review (Gen 2) | The Benchmark For Affordable Watches

Say you’ve got about £100 to spend on a wristwatch. I don’t think you can do much better than this Orient Bambino.

Watches Under $150, Automatic Watches, Dress/Minimalist Watches, Orient Watches, All Mechanical WatchesBen ArthurSeptember 20, 2019Orient Bambino Review, Orient bambino v3 review, orient bambino v3 gen 2Comment

Seiko SNK793K1 Review - The BEST Watch ANYONE Can Afford? | My First Ever ‘Seiko 5’

Today I’ll be reviewing my first ever Seiko 5 wristwatch. I have owned my Seiko SNK793K1 watch for a while now and want to give my honest thoughts.

Watches Under $150, Automatic Watches, Seiko Watches, Everyday Watches, All Mechanical WatchesBen ArthurSeptember 2, 2019seiko 5 review, seiko snk review, seiko snk793k1, seiko snk793k1 review, seiko 5 watch reviewComment

Invicta Pro Diver Review - Shockingly...Good Value

There are always going to be watches that split opinions. But this watch…maybe this one is different.

Watches Under $150, Dive Watches, Automatic Watches, Invicta Watches, All Mechanical WatchesBen ArthurMay 14, 2019invicta, invicta pro diver, watches under $150 Comment

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.

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?

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.

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.

Vaer C3 Korean Field Watch Review | Great Watch With One GLARING Issue…

As an introduction to affordable field watches, VAER’s C3 Korean US Solar watch is a fantastic place to start.

The New Casio F-91WB Review | But Is It Better Than The Original?

“Less is more" perfectly sums up minimalist design - a concept Casio has embraced in the F-91WB. But have they gone too far?

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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?

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…

The 10 Toughest Watch Brands On The Planet | Great Picks For Every Budget

Here’s a list of the most durable brands I’ve come across; for those of you after a hardy watch that can take a licking and keep on ticking.

VAER S3/C3 36mm Tradition Field Watch Review | A Near-Excellent Thin Field Watch

With over 20 types and variations of field style watch, Vaer has certainly left potential buyers with plenty of choice.

This Bargain Breguet Alternative Is Impressive, Yet Flawed - Orient Bambino Sun and Moon Review

There’s a little something for everyone in Orient’s dress watch line-up. A good example is reference RA-AK0803Y10B reviewed here.

Best Watches on AliExpress - The Complete Guide to Buying Top Chinese Watch Brands

How should you best use the site? What are the hidden gem best AliExpress watch brands, and which should you steer clear of?

The Ultimate Seiko Rolex Killer List - Affordable Seiko Watches That Look Like Rolex

If you love Rolex but don't fancy remortgaging your house, here are affordable alternatives from acclaimed watchmaker Seiko.

Top 20 Casio Watches Of All Time – The Ultimate List of Affordable Casio Watches

If you’re looking to get a great wristwatch for very little money, you can’t go wrong with Casio. They have a legendary reputation for making some of the cheapest and most durable digital watches on the planet.