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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...
Haigh & Hastings M2 Diver First Impression Video With Review
In the world of micro-divers there is no shortage of competition, and just when I think that I know all of them out there, another brand pops up. This time it is Haigh & Hastings and their M2 Diver. Haigh & Hastings headquarters is located in Perth, Australia. Now I could be wrong, but unlike a lot of micro brands these days, they did not do a preorder, and just went into production ...
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...