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Ballast Jolly Roger Hands On Review
If you have been paying attention to fashion over the past couple of years, you might have noticed that skulls, in all forms, have been popping up in the jewelry and watch world around the globe. From rings and necklaces, to high end and fashion orientated watches and more. And all types of skulls as well, from the traditional, to sugar skulls, to even the more cartoonish. As a result, we ha...
Fromanteel Globetrotter Watch Review
I’m a huge Nascar race fan, and occasionally look around the web for racing inspired timepieces. I recently ran across an offering from Fromateel Watches. While looking at all models the company offers, I noticed the Globetrotter Series, which appeared to offer classic timeless designs. Naturally, I wanted to check out a model from the Globetrotter series, and Fromanteel kindly supplied the ...
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...
Scurfa Diver One Hands on Review
If you are looking for a 200-meter rated dive watch that will not break the bank, then look no further than the Diver One Silicon from Scurfa Watches. Over the past month or so, I had many discussions with Paul Scurfield about the idea behind his watches. Paul, a watch enthusiast and professional saturation diver, explained that the primary goal was to make one watch for his workmates while on any...
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...
Maurice LaCroix Masterpiece Chronograph Skeleton
This year Maurice LaCroix has released a new and edgy addition to their repertoire of Skeleton watches with the officially named Masterpiece Le Chronographe Squelette. This watch is the first Skeleton watch from Maurice LaCroix to feature a complication rather than just a three hand dial layout. There are 4 versions of this model, each with its own clear character. These models together make up a ...
Casio G Shock Eminem Limited Edition
Casio G Shock Eminem Limited Edition In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the Casio G Shock line presents a limited edition series dedicated to Hip Hop icon – Eminem. G Shock chose Eminem because the brand felt that his meteoric rise to fame and success has closely mirrored theirs. G Shock watches are the realization of Mr. Ibe’s dream of creating a watch that doesn’t b...
Philip Stein Prestige Collection 17-FRGW
Philip Stein Prestige Collection 17-FRGW Philip Stein appeared on the market in 2004 with Oprah Winfrey championing this brand as the next great watch collection in the world. So prolific was her call that it wasn’t long before Philip Stein was being called ‘the Oprah watch’. Philip Stein isn’t a conventional watch by any means. Apart from regular timekeeping functio...
Oris Williams F1 Team Limited Edition
Oris Williams F1 Team Limited Edition Brand new from Oris for 2013 is the latest chapter to the Williams F1 collection – a limited edition version. Oris has been a staunch supporter of Formula 1 racing since time immemorial. Oris started in Switzerland in 1904, a year when wristwatches were just coming into the fore. Through the brand’s spirit for ingenuity and an eye for trends, Oris ...
Patek Philippe Calatrava White Gold 5153G-001
Patek Philippe Calatrava White Gold 5153G-001 The Calatrava from Patek Philippe was first released in 1932 and is still today a huge favorite among watch enthusiasts. Over the last 81 years the Calatrava hasn’t changed much in terms of its aesthetics. Instead, it is the consistency of the design that has kept it as such a crowd pleaser for that time. The Calatrava features a very simple 3 ha...
A Beginner’s Watch Buying Guide.
Buying your first ‘real’ timepiece can be a daunting experience. For most people, it means you’ve had to save up for some time before taking the leap, or it’s a something to commemorate an occasion in your life that you want to remember for a long time. Many variables factor into purchasing first ‘real’ watch, the most important of which we’ll discuss toda...