Don Evans
I've been an avid watch lover since the age of 7. Watches are not only my hobby but a passion. My favorite style used to be dive watches, but field or non bezel watches have been growing on me. When I'm not reviewing watches I am either cooking or with family and friends.
Magrette Regattare 11 | Watch Review
Magrette Regattare 11 With similar specifications to the Waterman, the Magrette Regattare 11 is not a huge change for the lineup of the New Zealand brand, though it does have a different look, and a different appeal. The Waterman was more vintage inspired with its dial and hands, and especially the protruding sapphire crystal. The Regattare 11 is an updated version of their 2011 model, comin...
Victorinox Swiss Army INOX Diver | Watch Review
Victorinox Swiss Army INOX Diver Debuting at Basel earlier this year, (along with a few other versions of the INOX), was the Victorinox Swiss Army INOX Diver. This updates the original version with an added dive bezel, and also a bump in size to 45mm. The price has stayed basically the same, so they did not go crazy with a price hike for a few added features and while overall I like the new INOX D...
Swiss Military GMT | Watch Review
Swiss Military GMT When it comes to inspiration or design, there is no doubt the Swiss Military GMT used Rolex as an example, more specifically the Sub C in my opinion. The case and crown guards are obviously similar, though the dial, hands and markers are completely different. In my view, the Swiss Military is more of an homage than most, as most homages are almost copies with a different name on...
Spinnaker Vessel | Watch Review
Spinnaker Vessel Wood watches have risen in popularity for the fashion watch segment in the past few years. The Spinnaker Vessel is one that combines wood and stainless steel, in a classic chronograph look that definitely lies in the fashion watch segment. Why do I say fashion watch? It is more about style over function in a sense. Mineral crystal and a Japanese quartz movement are the biggest thi...
Marc & Sons Pilot | Watch Review
Marc & Sons Pilot Marc & Sons is another brand that my fellow colleagues have reviewed here on Watchreport, and I of course read/watched the reviews and felt that the watches while homages for the most part, were well made, especially for the price point. Getting the new automatic Pilot in hand has only strengthened my opinion on them. I honestly thought it might be a little cheap feeling ...
Magrette Waterman | Watch Review
Magrette Waterman The Magrette Waterman is the latest release from the New Zealand microbrand, and one many have been looking forward to. Well, if you are a fan of micro brands or Magrette that is. And when I say they have been looking forward to it, not exactly this particular model, but one that measures in at 42mm. Yes, Magrette released two new models so far this year, both 42mm in size, this ...
Blacklist Streetmatic | Watch Review
Blacklist Streetmatic Blacklist Streetmatic Specifications: Case: Brushed Stainless Steel or PVD Case Diameter: 44mm Case Height: 12mm Lug to Lug: 50MM Band: Brushed Stainless Steel w/ Screw-in Links Band Width: 22x20mm Clasp: Double Locking Dial: Carbon fiber with Applied Indexes Case Back: Exhibition Water Resistance: 10 ATM (330 Ft) Luminescent: Hands and Indexes Crystal: Sapphire Mo...
Lum-Tec Combat B33 | Watch Review
Lum-tec Combat B33 Lum-tec Combat B33 Specifications: Complete assembly in Ohio 43mm width excluding crown 22mm lug width 13mm thick 316L stainless steel. Bead blasted finish Gunmetal PVD titanium Carbide hard coating High-tech Viton® gaskets MDV® Luminous technology. Old radium tone. Precision screw down crown with double diamond sealing system Curved sapphire crystal with clear anti-refl...
AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Solar | Watch Review
AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Solar Specifications: COLLECTION: HAWKER HUNTER MODEL: AV-4039-03 MOVEMENT: Japan Solar Power Reserve Movement with 3 Hands & Date CASE: Stainless Steel CASE SIZE (mm): 44 X 55 CASE THICKNESS (mm): 13 CASE SHAPE: Rectangular CASE COLOUR: Stainless Steel DIAL COLOUR: Black BAND: Genuine Leather Strap BAND COLOUR: Dark Green BUCKLE: Strap Buckle BAND WIDTH (mm): 22 WATER RESI...
DELTAt Sora WWII | Watch Review
DELTAt Sora WWII DELTAt Sora WWII Specifications: 44mm x 52mm stainless brushed case 10.8mm thick 22mm lug width Seiko Automatic Movement Cal. NH35 10mm diameter pumpkin shaped crown Sapphire Crystal with anti-reflection coating Water Resistant: 200m/660ft (20ATM) Water Resistant Tool-Less-strap-changing system One set of WWII style genuine leather straps One set of 90/130mm crazy horse genuine le...
Borealis Seafarer II | Watch Review
Borealis Seafarer II Borealis Seafarer II Specifications: Case Size: 44mm x 53mm Screwed down crown with engraved B logo Slightly Domed Sapphire Crystal with A/R coating inside 120 clicks unidirectional sapphire lumed bezel with BGW9 lume applied to indexes and turbine style grip bezel finish Made in Japan Citizen Miyota 9015 Automatic Movement Automatic Helium Release Valve 316L Stainless Steel C...
Aegir CD-1 | Watch Review
Aegir CD-1 Aegir CD-1 Specifications: Case: German made 316L Stainless Steel. Brushed finish 7mm screw down, signed crown. Movement: Soprod A10, Swiss made automatic, 25 Jewels. Dial: Applique hour makers, filled with Superluminova BGW-9C1 Dimensions: 42mm diameter, (Not including the Crown) 51.1mm lug to lug length, 24mm between the lugs (24mm strap width) 13mm in height. Crystal: Sapphire, domed...