Posts in Other Watch Content

Basic Watch Features Explained – A Beginners Guide

Wristwatches have a variety of different functions and components that can sound complicated at first. So, today I thought I’d go over some basic watch features.

Other Watch Content, Product Guides & Tests, Watches ExplainedBen ArthurJanuary 16, 2020watch functions explained, watch features explained, beginners watch guide, features og watch, characteristics of watch Comment

10 Better Alternatives To MVMT Watches

MVMT’s minimalist aesthetic seems to be what continues to drive their sales. I’ve created a list of wristwatches that offer similar looks, but offer far better value for money.

Other Watch Content, Best Watches Lists, Popular Watch Alternatives, Fashion Watch AlternativeBen ArthurJanuary 13, 2020Better Alternatives to MVMT Watches, alternatives to mvmt watches, MVMT Style watches, similar brands to MVMT watchesComment

Best Minimalist Watch Brands Under 1000

Minimalist watches are a popular choice. If you’re after a do-it-all watch that can suffice for a variety of occasions, then these Bauhaus-inspired designs will serve you well.

Other Watch Content, Dress/Minimalist Watches, Best Watches Lists, Best Dress Watch ListsBen ArthurJanuary 10, 2020best minimalist watch brands, best minimalist watch brands under 1000, mens minimalist watches, contemporary watches, best minimalist mens watch, best mens watches under 1000, minimalist watch brandsComment

10 Best Affordable Watch Brands For Men

You can do much better, even for less than £300. I’ve compiled a short list of 10 of the best watch brands for men, to give you some ideas of where to start your watch collection

Other Watch Content, Best Watches Lists, Affordable Watches ListBen ArthurJanuary 7, 2020Best affordable watch brands for men, affordable watch brands, cheap watch brands, best watch brands under 500, best watch brands for men, affordable watch brands for men, good watch brands for menComment

Pagani Design Watch Review | Read This BEFORE You Buy a Vincero Watch

I’ve gone and done it, mission complete. I’ve probably found the best value low-cost watch out there. If you’re considering buying a Vincero chronograph, definitely read until the end.

Watches Under $50, Other Watch Content, Chronograph Watches, Vincero Watches, Pagani Design Watches, Quartz Watches, All Quartz Watches, Homage WatchesBen ArthurDecember 23, 2019Pagani Design Watch Review, Pagani Watch REview, Pagani Design Vincero, Vincero-Chrono-S-Aliexpress, Vincero-Aliexpress, Vincero-Watches-Good-or-Bad Comment

4,000 People Are Being Ripped Off by This Watch Brand – No Label Watch

The word ‘scam’ might be taking it a bit far, but in my eyes, this is the next closest thing. I found this watch brand called ‘no label watch’ on Instagram and I could tell something was wrong.

Other Watch Content, Watches To AvoidBen ArthurDecember 13, 2019no label watch, no label watch review, dropshipped watches, watch scam?Comment

5 Obvious Signs You Have a Cheap Watch | Simple Watch Buying Tips

I’m going to interpret a ‘cheap watch’ as a watch that is considered bad quality compared to the retail price. These are watches that have a gigantic mark-up from their real production costs..

Other Watch Content, Product Guides & Tests, Watches To AvoidBen ArthurDecember 13, 2019Signs you have a cheap watch, is my watch worth anything, Do I have a cheap watch, watch buying guide, what to look for in a quality watch Comment

Affordable Omega Speedmaster Alternatives – Get the Speedy Look for Less

There are some good low-cost alternatives out there that give you that Omega Speedmaster look for much less. Here are 10 great alternatives to ponder over.

Other Watch Content, Homage Watches, Popular Watch Alternatives, Omega Alternatives ListBen ArthurDecember 11, 2019affordable omega speedmaster alternatives, speedmaster alternatives, omega speedmaster cheaper alternative, omega speedmaster homage, omega speedmaster cheap alternativesComment

10 Better Alternatives To Vincero Watches

I thought I’d share with you 10 better alternatives to Vincero watches that offer, in my opinion, better value for your hard-earned money.

Other Watch Content, Popular Watch Alternatives, Vincero Watches, Chronograph Watches, Fashion Watch AlternativeBen ArthurDecember 2, 2019better alternatives to vincero watches, vincero watch alternative, watches like vincero, cheap minimalist watches, watches like vincero but cheaper, similar watches to vincero Comments

Are Automatic Watches Worth It? 5 Reasons To Choose Mechanical Watches

These are watches that use physical mechanisms, such as gears and springs to tell the time; without the need for an electrical input.

Other Watch Content, Product Guides & TestsBen ArthurNovember 13, 2019Are Automatic Watches Worth It, Should I Buy An Automatic Watch, Why Mechanical Watches Are Better, Reasons To Choose Mechanical WatchesComment

Are Quartz Watches Good? 5 Reasons To Choose Quartz Watches

Quartz watches do inherently have some good advantages that may make them the better choice for you.

Other Watch Content, Product Guides & TestsBen ArthurNovember 8, 2019Are Quartz Watches Any Good, how accurate are quartz watchesComment

Great Gift Watches For Him | Best men's Watches Under 100

Okay, so there’s a man out there in need of a gift. Maybe a boyfriend, husband, friend, father, son, whatever. Watches are a great gift option; a lot of guys love them.

Other Watch Content, Best Watches ListsBen ArthurNovember 7, 2019gift watches for him, best mens watches under 200, christmas presents for him, mens watch gift setsComment

10 Rolex Submariner Alternatives Under £150 – Best Rolex Homage Watches

So, you like the look of the Rolex Submariner dive watch, but can’t afford the hefty price tag? Well, today we’ve got several great cheap alternatives to the Rolex Submariner.

Other Watch Content, Homage Watches, Popular Watch Alternatives, Rolex Alternatives ListBen ArthurOctober 25, 2019rolex submariner alternatives, rolex submariner alternatives under 200, watches that look like rolex submariner, cheaper alternatives to rolex submariner, affordable rolex submariner alternative, rolex submariner homage watches, rolex submarnier homageComment

Wristwatch Terminology Worth Ignoring (See These and RUN!)

Being bombarded with Instagram adverts for fashion watch brands? Me too. These adverts tend to use the same sort of language and buzzwords that essentially mean nothing.

Other Watch Content, Product Guides & Tests, Watches To Avoid, Watch Buying GuidesBen ArthurOctober 15, 2019wristwatch buzzwords, wristwatch terminology, wrist watch description words, wristwatch terminology worth ignoring, wristwatch buzzwords worth ignoring, watch terms, timepiece terminology Comment

Nomos Orion Alternatives - 8 Affordable Nomos Watch Alternatives

Precision watchmakers Nomos create some of the most beautiful designs available. None more so than their ever-popular ‘Orion’.

Other Watch Content, Homage Watches, Popular Watch Alternatives, Nomos AlternativesBen ArthurSeptember 17, 2019Nomos Orion, Nomos Orion Alternatives, Affordable Nomos Watch AlternativesComment

Nomos Tangente Alternatives – 8 Nomos Tangente Cheaper Alternatives

Nomos Glashutte create some of the most beautiful, high-quality minimalist watches in the world. Here are some lower-priced Nomos Tangente alternatives.

Other Watch Content, Homage Watches, Popular Watch Alternatives, Nomos AlternativesBen ArthurSeptember 17, 2019nomos tangente alternatives, nomos tangente, nomos tangente cheaper alternativesComment

Cheap Fashion Watches - The Pros and Cons Of Buying Them

Fashion watches are a controversial topic among watch enthusiasts. Many condemn them as terrible value disposable pieces.

Other Watch Content, Watches To Avoid, Product Guides & Tests, Fashion Watches, Watch Buying GuidesBen ArthurJuly 3, 2019cheap fashion watches, fashion watches, pros and cons of fashion watches, advantages and disadvantages of fashion watches, fashion watch help, fashion watchComment

What Are Drop-Shipped Watches? (And How to Avoid Them)

When scrolling through Instagram, have you ever wondered why so many watches look so similar?

Other Watch Content, Watches To Avoid, Product Guides & Tests, Fashion Watches, Watches Explained, Watch Buying GuidesBen ArthurJune 6, 2019drop-shipped watches, drop-shipping, drop-shipped, mvmt watches, mvmt], daniel wellington, avoid dropshippingComment

Better Alternatives To Daniel Wellington Watches

Buying a watch should be something to look forward to. We all want to avoid the dreaded buyer’s remorse

Other Watch Content, Popular Watch Alternatives, Daniel Wellington Watches, Fashion Watch AlternativeBen ArthurJune 6, 2019alternatives to mvmt, alternative to daniel wellington, daniel wellington, mvmt, watch alternatives, cheapwatchesComment

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.