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Watch Review | Elysee Dual Timer
Elysee is a brand that I have covered here on WatchReport a few times, and for the most part they deliver a solid & attractive watch at a good price point. The Dual Timer I am covering here today is no different, and while not necessarily a bang for your watch, it is not offensively overpriced compared to what is on the market. The Dual Timer comes in 3 color variations, the black with lime gr...
Watch Review | Hexa Osprey
In the world of micro brands, there are many choices these days. Many new upstarts, and many different styles being offered. Dive watches still seem to be the most produced, as there is something about that rugged style the dive watch offers, even if most of us never even dive. Hexa is not necessarily a new brand, or a 2-month-old brand, as they have been around for about 3 years or so. Hexa&rsquo...
Watch Review | Detomaso Forza Black Automatic
Detomaso Forza Black Automatic DT2056-D Today I’d like to share my thoughts on a stealth/combat watch model offered from Detomaso Watches. As I have stated before, the German based company has really produced some budget friendly watches, continuing with their goal of establishing watch collections that would highlight the owner’s persona to be captured in various venues such as; a spo...
Watch Review | Sablier Grand Cru
While I get to review many watches here on WatchReport, there’s no doubt that some watches strike me more than others. The Sablier Grand Cru is one of them. The funny thing is, it is not particularly my style, but yet I truly am enamored with it. Why you may ask? No, it does not have the prestige of say a Rolex, JLC or many other brands, nor have an inhouse movement, or even a movement that ...
Watch Review |Tire’d Watch Co. Trail Blade
Watches and Tires? Seems like a common pairing when you think about it. Many watches use rubber in the seals and gaskets, and of course with bezels, pushers and most commonly, rubber straps. Tires are of course made of rubber. Some brands have been doing Tire inspired watches for years, most notably Chopard with their racing series. That brings me to my latest review, the Tire’d Trail ...
Watch Review | CCCP Time Aurora
CCCP Time Aurora Most watch collectors enjoy finding watches that present as great values while still having some quality specifications to go along with being cost effective. CCCP Time offers a wide range of budget priced watches including some nice dive watch style pieces. According to their website, their watches are designed by Alexander Shorokhoff with inspirations from the fields of Sc...
Watch Review | Lum-Tec M68
Lum-Tec M68 In for review is a watch that most enthusiasts are already quite familiar with these days. For those who are not familiar with the brand.. you’re welcome. Lum-Tec is known for their well-built quality watches and outstanding lume, which brings me to the M Series of their collection. Combined with a variety of styles to choose from, currently 25 in the M Series including quartz mo...
Watch Review | Chotovelli & Figli Pilot Aviator Watch Jts 5200-11
Chotovelli & Figli Pilot Aviator Watch Jts 5200-11 Most of the watch collectors, which I consider close friends, tend to heavily concentrate on dive watches as far as their collections are concerned. However, some of those in the group enjoy having at least one pilot style watch in their collection just to provide that change of pace on any given day. Like myself, those that prefer havin...
Watch Review | Gruppo Gamma Titanium Vanguard
Gruppo Gamma, a brand that I have reviewed here a few times, continues to improve and impress. Now, before I continue, I want to get something out of the way. Yes, the Vanguard and other models get their inspiration from Panerai of old. And so does Benarus, along with many other countless brands. I understand there are purists out there that only like the “real” deal. Well, unfort...
Watch Review |AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane
AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane AVI-8 is a growing watch company that has created a vast lineup of pilot style watches at affordable prices in the recent past. Continuing to grow their offerings AVI-8 has released a new model in the Hawker Hurricane series with the AV-4041-01. Past Hawker Hurricane models provided the general appearance and features that many pilot style watch lovers sought out. The new 40...
Aubert Freres Durand
Its funny how sometimes you can come across a watch brand that has history dating back to 1881, yet have never heard of it. With the amount of watch brands out there though, it’s just hard to keep track of every one, no matter how old they might be. That brings me to the watch and brand I am reviewing today, the Aubert Freres Durand. Aubert Freres has quite a history as well. Here is the lin...
Watch Review – Spinnaker Hull Automatic
Hands on Review of the Spinnaker Hull Automatic. Who is up for a summer time fun appearing wristwatch? If you are looking for something perfect for the lake or any sort of boating activities the Hull Automatic from Spinnaker Watches may be the perfect summer time accessory. Spinnaker Watches produces quite a few models but all are sailing/boating themed. In this specific instance the mod...