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The Latest Zelos Swordfish-Hands-On Review
Zelos Swordfish This Zelos Swordfish is the latest version of this very popular microbrand model, and there are a few recent changes and some new dial colors, but mostly this is a new run of a mainstay model from the Singapore micro. Most here are probably familiar with Zelos, even if you have never owned one, you have probably seen them in group posts, Facebook or Instagram posts, or ads or maybe...
Winfield Apex Hands-On Watch Review
Winfield Apex Have you ever said to yourself, I’m sick of dive watches but still want something rugged and functional while still being affordable? That’s where the Winfield Apex comes in. Born out of a desire to create something hard-use and capable, while still being attainable by both collectors and just someone needing a good watch, and assembled in the USA. Yes, Winfield does hail...
Vancouver Watch Blood and Thunder Watch Review
Vancouver Blood and Thunder These days, people are looking for value more than ever, and the Vancouver Watch Blood and Thunder has that in spades. Between ongoing inflation and of course the pandemic, we are seeing prices rising for all products, including microbrand watches. The Blood and Thunder is almost a nod to the past, where we could get a quality watch with a quality movement for under $40...
Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon DeepQUEST II Review
Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon DeepQUEST II The Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Deepquest II is an update to a popular dive watch from the famed Swiss Brand. The original Deepquest was a great-looking watch but had a little too much of the DNA from the regular Hydrocarbon series. This second version updates this deep diver to not only stand out a little more but also includes some great updates such as the H...
Cronus Prototype 3 Hands-On Review
Cronus Prototype 3 Every now and then, I get to introduce a brand most of you have probably never heard of. That brand is Cronus Watches and the watch I am reviewing today is the Cronus Prototype 3. Now, a few things to mention right at the beginning. 1. No, this is not actually a prototype. More on that in a bit. 2. Cronus is not a new brand, with their first watch launched quite a few years ago,...
Trintec ZULU COM-01 Hands-On Review
Trintec ZULU COM-01 Have you been looking for a new watch? Waffling between diver or pilot watch? The Trintec ZULU COM-01 is the best of both worlds, combining a pilot-style dial and hands with a timing bezel in a rugged, no-nonsense chunky diver-style case. This ZULU watch is also 200m water-resistant with a screw-down crown and follows a similar design language to other ZULU watches from Trintec...
NOVE Trident Combines Elegant Design and Functionality
NOVE Trident In 2019, Swiss micro-watch brand NOVE announced and launched its new Trident series watch, a timepiece that has continued to generate a lot of interest since. Not only does the Trident have some standout features that make it unique in the marketplace (more on that soon), NOVE has ensured it makes the watch to the highest standards of quality and workmanship. NOVE has become notable a...
Zahnd And Kormann ZK Diver 2 | Hands On Review
Zahnd And Kormann ZK Diver 2 The Zahnd And Kormann ZK Diver 2 launched on Kickstarter this morning and offers a very affordable way to get a COSC certified dive watch that is available in many different colors, different metals (steel or titanium), and also as a GMT. I only had a short time with the Diver 2 as I had to get it passed on to another person and I was heading out on vaca...
Watch Review | Prometheus Poseidon Bronze
Portugal based Prometheus Watch Company has become a favorite among those who feel the need to find a healthy balance between their insatiable appetite for dive watches, quality, performance, and most importantly, their budget. For the purpose of this review, I was able to grab a bronze Poseidon, which is a watch that I would soon discover to be a photographer’s nightmare, but a watch lover&...
Kentex Marineman Hands On Watch Review
A friend of mine introduced me to the Kentex brand, and put me in touch with the owner. From talking to the owner by email and doing some research on the info he sent to me, I found out that Kentex has actually been around since 1989. They started as Kentex Time, in 1989, as an OEM manufacturer, and in 1998, they started producing watches under the Kentex brand. The model I reviewed is the Ke...
Maranez Racha Watch Review
Cushion case dive watches are a strong personal favorite, as I have owned many over the years from various manufacturers. The style, at least personally, is timeless and suitable for any venue whether business, casual or sport. I have found the comfort level to typically be superb in any situation. Additionally, the case style tends to be perfect for almost any strap, whether a great Isofrane dive...
Reactor Fallout 2 Watch Review
Reactor has updated their Fallout line with the new Fallout 2. Coming in at 45mm, this is a larger version of the original. As with most Reactor Watches, the Fallout 2 is equipped with a robust case and bracelet, and the updatyed version comes with a Miyota quartz movement. Reactor Fallout 2 specs: Case diameter: 45mm Thickness: 13.7mm Weight: 215 grams Width at lug: 29.3mm Width at clasp: 2...
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