Hands on Watch Reviews
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Borealis Scout Sniper Review
So, how much ‘watch’ does $300.00 dollars get you? A heck-of-a-lot if you’re buying Borealis’ new Scout Sniper. As of late, Borealis has created a strong buzz among watch enthusiasts looking for a timepiece that is well built, fun to wear, and most importantly, easy on the wallet. Borealis boasts on their site that they manufacture timepieces that are made with reliable mec...
Detroit Watch Company Pride of Detroit Aviator Review
Hello everyone. Today I am extremely pleased to present an exciting new watch brand and model, the Pride of Detroit Aviator from the Detroit Watch Company (DWC). Patrick & Amy Ayoub, the owners of the company, each have been working in the watch and design industry for the past 25-30 years with the dream of producing their own unique timepiece, resulting in the founding of the Detroit Watch Co...
Tom Carter Black Carbon Review
Tom Carter is a new brand, with their headquarters based in Cyprus. If you are not familiar, Cyprus is an island below the country of Turkey. The model that I will be talking about here in the review is their upper tier model from the collection, even though the watch is only priced at $360: the Tom Carter Black Carbon. It has a Miyota quartz movement, carbon fiber dial, sapphire crystal, and is 5...
Prometheus Piranha Review
For many out there in the watch collecting world that follow micro brands, I am sure you are familiar with Prometheus Watches. If you are not, then this will be a great introduction for you, as I consider the Prometheus Piranha the best model from Prometheus to date. Now, that is not to say that previous models from them were sub par, there are many great Prometheus models that I have been fortuna...
Charmex Swiss Military Conger Nero Auto Review
Lately I have been reviewing a lot of boutique or micro brands. They are all great values for the most part, but today we get to talk about a more mainstream brand; one that is known for their deep divers such as the record-breaking 20,000ft diver. Today, we take a look at the Charmex Swiss Military Conger Nero Auto, in DLC. The Conger Nero Auto is not their deepest dive watch, but still comes in ...
LIV Genesis X1 Review
I am always excited to get my hands on something new in the watch world. Recently, I was able to get a glimpse of an exciting new brand getting their start on Kickstarter.com, LIV Watches. I have had the opportunity to speak with the owner of the company over the phone, and have also had the opportunity to exchange emails with other company representatives. Through this contact, I was able to gath...
Borealis Sea Hawk Review
Ah yes, it is time to talk about the Hawk of the Sea. Wait. Hawk of the Sea? Is that such a thing? Well, actually it is. (I had to look it up, I know about watches, not birds). A Sea Hawk, or its official name, the Osprey, is a fish eating bird of prey. What does this have to do with a new micro brand diver? Well, I guess not much really, but I just wanted to share my research with you. Onto the n...
Minuteman Watch Co. MM04 Review
Recently, I sat down to review a watch that truthfully, I had never even heard of. I’d have to say that since becoming an independent reviewer, I have been exposed to so many refreshing brands that adorn the wrists of many, all while I continued to walk around in complete oblivion. A few months back, Minuteman Watch Co. sent me their first production MM04 model, which arrived at my door step...
Strider Watch LTD Hyperdive Review
Prepare to go into Hyperdrive!! No, wait. I’m sorry…Hyperdive. Yes, a play on words somewhat, but in my latest review we take a look at the Strider Hyperdive. The Hyperdive is the first release from Strider Watch LTD, a new brand that is designed by Jim Skelton. Please take a look at this very comprehensive video (20 minutes), where I cover a lot of detail and point out as much about ...
TW Steel CEO Diver CE5000 Review
Hello again everyone. In for review is a relatively new model from TW Steel in the CEO Automatic Diver model CE5000. I noticed the CEO diver a few times in the past but an automatic variation was not available as far as I am aware until recently. Before I get into the watch, I want to refresh everyone briefly on the history of TW Steel. TW Steel is a Dutch company, founded by Jordy and Ton Cobelen...
Reactor Poseidon Review
As I mentioned in a past review, I have been fortunate to see numerous Reactor watch models over the last few years and each time I come away impressed. One of my personal grail watches since its release has been the Poseidon. The model just seemed to demonstrate the values of the Reactor company better than any other model released at that time; “big and bold.” Reactor promotes &ldquo...
Jenny Caribbean 300 Review
Earlier this month, I was fortunate enough to receive a watch that I’ve longed for but never had the courage to pull the trigger on. The reason why wasn’t quite clear to me, and it was from that view point that I set out to review this iconic brand. Jenny Watches, which is actually pronounced “yen-ny,” is a brand that is historically rich, with patents dating as far back as...