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Watch Preview | Deaumar Ensign Prototype
Deaumar Ensign Prototype ****Edit**** March 21 2016 The Kickstarter campaign was not funded, so there is currently a pre-order through the Deaumar Website: https://deaumar.co.uk/collections/deaumar-watches/products/deaumar-ensign ***************************************************************************** Launching today on Kickstarter is the Deaumar Ensign, an ultra affordable dive watch,...
Watch Review| Reactor Trident 2
Reactor Trident 2 Specifications Case diameter: 43mm Thickness: 14.9mm Weight: 180 g bracelet Width at lug: 30mm Width at clasp: 22mm Crystal: K1 Mineral Movement: Miyota 2s65 10 Year Battery Water Resistance: 200m Never Dark Technology Retail Price $450 USD I have reviewed and owned quite a few Reactor Watches over the years, and while sometimes their models do not always connect with the watch e...
Watch Review | Szanto Aviator 6103
Once again I am thrilled to share my thoughts about a watch model from SZANTO Watches. A year or so ago, when I first had the opportunity to review a SZANTO watch, I was really unsure of what to expect when the watch arrived. Through various conversations with the company, the fashion watch concept was stressed by the marketing representative. What is the first idea that pops into your head regard...
Watch Review | Gruppo Gamma Vanguard
Looking for a watch that quenches your thirst for bronze but doesn’t break the bank? Look no further than Gruppo Gamma, a brand that we’ve grown to love, which has a few that are right in your wheelhouse. Since WatchReport reviews watches that our audience seems to crave, Gruppo Gamma, and its watches, is no stranger to our site. Months ago, I ordered one of their bronze Vanguard (N-18...
Watch Review | Red8USA Dive 42
Red8USA Dive 42 Specifications: 42mm titanium case 13.5mm thick 48mm lug to lug 22mm lug width Sapphire crystal Miyota 8215 automatic movement 200 meters water resistant One piece silicone rubber strap with wave pattern Retail Price $895 USD RED8USA is a brand that does not manufacture in the USA, but rather is marketing towards the USA. The purpose behind the brand is to make similar looking mode...
Watch Review | AVI-8 Hawker Hunter
Watch Review | AVI-8 Hawker Hunter AV-4043-03 AVI-8 continues to produce a vast lineup of pilot style watches at affordable prices. The latest release in the Hawker Hunter series is the AV-4043. Past Hawker Hunter models provided the general appearance and features that many pilot style watch lovers sought out. The new AV-4043 models add some fantastic aesthetic appeal that I am certain...
Watch Review | UHURU Impi
Time to take a look at the bit more obscure once again. I truly enjoy getting my hands on watches that earned their start on Kickstarter just to see how they stack up based on specifications and price point with other watches in the same price category. Today I’m going to examine UHURU Watches which is based out of South Africa. Nick Warner, the founder, achieved full funding on Kickstarter ...
Watch Review | Lum-Tec RR5
I have been looking forward to once again sharing my thoughts about Lum-Tec watches. I have seen just about everything Lum-Tec has to offer in person and I am truly never disappointed overall. Lum-Tec provides more than just one style of watch while everything regardless of style packs a ton of great lume. As I have stated so many times over the years, it is very refreshing when a company tha...
Watch Review | Orange Watch Company (OWC) Mil-Sub
Orange Watch Company (OWC) Mil-Sub Watch Review Specifications: 40.5mm stainless steel case Lug-to-Lug 51mm Lug Width 20mm 13mm thick 220 grams Ceramic Bezel Snowflake hands 4.5mm thick sapphire crystal 4mm thick stainless steel bracelet 300 meters water resistant Movement as reviewed: Soprod A-10 automatic movement Price: $1100 USD Orange Watch Company, or OWC as I will refer to them through...
Watch Review | Tangramatic 39A Bauhaus
Watch Review | Tangramatic 39A Bauhaus Even since I reviewed the STOWA Antea Back to Bauhaus, I have been searching for some more affordable Bauhaus style watch options. When thinking of Bauhaus style timepieces, the German brands STOWA, Nomos and Jürgens are obviously the first that come to mind. However, in most cases, the cost for an automatic nears $1K and much more in some instances. Tha...
Watch Review | Trintec Zulu-07 Pro
Watch Review | Trintec Zulu-07 Pro Specifications: 47mm case of Stainless Steel, blasted and pvd coated 56mm lug to lug 24mm lug width 17.5mm thick 176 grams Miyota 9015 automatic movement 120-click bezel 200 meter water resistant Sapphire Crystal Silicone rubber strap Retail Price $699.00 USD Trintec is a brand that has been around since 1984 and produces aviation inspired watches and clocks. The...
Watch Review | Victorinox Swiss Army INOX
Victorinox Swiss Army INOX Victorinox Swiss Army INOX Specifications: 43mm case width 51mm length 13mm thick 21mm lug width 138 grams Ronda 715 quartz movement sapphire crystal rubber strap as reviewed, solid stainless bracelet now an option 200 meters water resistant Price $454 USD This Victorinox Swiss Army INOX was supplied by Firstclasswatches for review. Their price is currently $454 US...