For some strange reason, I don’t currently own a chronograph. Despite the vast quantity of great pieces out there, none of them have really grabbed me. That is, until now. Last year I attended the WatchIt! Watch Fair, and this was my introduction to...
Would you believe that until now, I’ve never owned a Seiko? Not even an SKX or a Cocktail Time. I can’t really explain it, but there’s always been something that’s stopped me pulling the trigger. Well now that’s obviously changed, because I’ve just gone...
One of the reasons I’ve stepped away from vintage watches in the past few years is that it can be very tricky to find a decent watchmaker. As if getting hold of correct replacement parts wasn’t enough of a problem, you also need to be...
At the start of the year I compared the Black Bay 58 to a Rolex Sea Dweller 16600. The comparison seemed to go down pretty well so I thought I’d do another, and the guys on the Christopher Ward Enthusiasts Facebook group gave me...
As someone who regularly reviews watches, I’ve got to admit that after a while things can start to blur into one. For example, I’ve lost track of how many watches I’ve reviewed that have a domed sapphire crystal, or use an ETA movement. Which is...
Like most elements of fashion, the military has greatly influenced watches over the decades. Perhaps the most obvious examples are field watches, those basic rugged pieces designed to provide accurate time keeping for the average soldier. It’s a style that’s been produced by many...
