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Obris Morgan Pradata
No, no, no. Not Prada. Pradata. The Obris Morgan Pradata. The name might be a little weird, and I am not sure of the origin, but one thing is for sure, after my time with this new diver model from Obris Morgan, it is an excellent value when it comes to a dive watch. These days, many of us watch enthusiasts are always looking for a good value or bargain, or as some say “bang for your buck&rdq...
Fortis B-42 Diver
The FORTIS brand has been intriguing to me for some time. The particular model covered in this review has been a model that I have wanted to acquire for quite some time. I finally had a prime opportunity to do so and I couldn’t be more satisfied or impressed. Before I get into the watch, I just wanted to mention the heritage of the FORTIS name based on the information supplied HERE. The Swis...
Citizen Eco Drive Promaster Aqualand Depth Meter BN2024-05E
Citizen Eco Drive Promaster Aqualand Depth Meter Recently, I blipped about the new The CITIZEN Eco-Drive Promaster Aqualand Depth Meter BN2024-05E that debuted in Basel 2014. It’s made a splash on my wrist in a big way, and its out-of-the-box design approach makes it stand out in a sea of sub homages and overly used catalog case designs. While many speak of Seiko’s heritage, many are u...
Marathon JDD Automatic Military Diver
Truthfully, this watch needs no introduction. Marathon watches carry a history dating back to the early 1900’s, and have been a staple in the industry ever since. For those who are not familiar with the brand, allow me to enlighten you a bit on the company. For one, Marathon is the only company supplying the U.S government with watches and carries the rep of being one of the toughest, durabl...
Armida A10
I don’t want to alarm everyone, but there has been a Panda invasion. Well, kind of, at least in the micro brand watch world. Armida has recently released their take on a classic, the Rolex Daytona Paul Newman edition, or as Armidas are calling it, the A10 chronograph. The A10 comes in a choice of two dial colors – black with white subdials, or white with black subdials and there is als...
Zelos Helmsman
Zelos Helmsman These days, there are many companies that are funding their watch projects through Kickstarter. This is how Zelos Watches received their funding, and was extremely successful as they were able to produce their first model, the Helmsman. I have been following Zelos’ progress for some time, as the Helmsman looked intriguing to me as it’s not like every other ...
YESMAN
YesMan Watches is a result of a couple of college students that were tired of the 9-5 routine lifestyle. Their concept and design have been an attempt to provide inspiration to others in relation to how individuals spend their time daily. Essentially, the creators of YesMan Watches want people to enjoy each and every moment of life and spend time according to how each individual sees fit; Do not n...
Bertucci Vintage 44 Illuminated
Bertucci Vintage 44 Illuminated First Impression What is a field watch? What kind of watch would someone want when in the “field”, or hiking, camping, or other outdoor activities? Solid construction. Easily readable. Fewer breakable components. Night-time illumination. Light weight. This is what we have with the Bertucci Vintage 44 Illuminated. Solid titanium construction, inclu...
Longines Conquest For Him And For Her
Longines has been a prominent name in the sporting world for centuries, ever since their presence at the very first modern day Olympic Games. Since then they have been associated with some of the biggest sporting events in the world and to this day they are still closely linked with an impressive number of sports occasions as an official watch, timekeeper and sponsor in sports like gymnastics, ten...
Eterna KonTiki Automatic Chronograph
From years of watch gazing on various forums, I became intrigued with Eterna and many of its models. One in particular continued to stand out to me among the crowd; the Eterna KonTiki Automatic Chronograph (ref. 1240.41.63.0219). As fate would have it, I was able to pick up a minty specimen from a trusted collector. Eterna was founded in 1856 by Urs Schild, but the company didn’t become popu...
Frederique Constant Classics Index
When you are looking for an accessible luxury timepiece, Frederique Constant has a wide range of models to consider. Frederique Constant is a Swiss watch company headquartered in Genève, Switzerland. The company, as it currently exists, was established in 1988, but has roots dating back to 1904 through Frederique Schreiner and Constant Stas. Since 1994, the company progressed in watch ...
Detomaso San Marino Dive Watch Review
Founded in 1993, Detomaso, a German based company, began establishing watch collections that would highlight the owner’s persona to be captured in various venues such as; a sporting environment, normal every day life, or in the executive board room. The model lines created by Destomaso include the Trend, the Classic and the Ladies collections. According to Destomaso, the company place...