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Smiths “Baby” Willard PRS-68: Finally an (even) smaller Willard!

Posted on October 1, 2020 by donfschwarzenbach

It is always fun when you find something unexpected in the watch world. For me personally, I frequently find watches that look appealing in some way, but I would never purchase. The instant placement of the “no-list” usually occurs because some aspect of the watch makes it impractical for me to wear. While I understand…

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Maen, Guinand, Limes, and Nivada Grenchen: Affordable Time Writers

Posted on September 17, 2020September 17, 2020 by donfschwarzenbach

Lately, I have been really into chronographs. My taste definitely drifts towards time and date pieces, but I’m guessing this change in interest is indicative of some desire for some horological complication in my life (in the best way possible). While not intentional, most of my interest in watches has drifted toward major brands. I…

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Grand Seiko SBGE 253, 255, and 257. A more wearable Spring Drive GMT from Grand Seiko

Posted on July 11, 2020July 11, 2020 by donfschwarzenbach

I haven’t been excited about a new release in awhile, hence the radio silence on my end, until this recent release from Grand Seiko. Unveiled quietly, the world now has a Grand Seiko tool watch in a reasonable size. Featuring a ceramic rotating bezel, GMT function that is linked to the date display, and Seiko’s…

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New Release: Formex Essence Oro Automatic Chronometer Limited Edition

Posted on April 9, 2020April 10, 2020 by donfschwarzenbach

Newly released today, Formex announced a new version of their Essence watch, the Formex Essence 18ct Oro Limited Edition. The Essence collection serves as their everyday wear watch, riding the line between sporty and dressy, especially in their all stainless steel models. They have previously released versions in both non-chronometer and chronometer specification, along with hybrid…

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An ode to vintage: They don’t make them like they used to, and they shouldn’t.

Posted on March 28, 2020April 3, 2020 by donfschwarzenbach

For those that are deep into the watch hobby, a love for vintage watches is nothing new. Once reserved for the most committed of collectors, there once existed a point in time that vintage Rolex watches sold for pennies on the dollar compared to their current values. The general market strayed away from vintage pieces,…

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I’m not dead…yet.

Posted on March 2, 2020 by donfschwarzenbach

Life is crazy sometimes. Luckily, it has been mostly good, a bit annoying, and some times frustrating. However, all these things were experienced in the name of progress, and that is not at all a bad thing. However, other necessary tasks prevented me from being involved with somethings that I enjoy, and that is writing…

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Limes Endurance GMT Diver Review: Ready for the ocean blue, or at least the hotel pool.

Posted on November 23, 2019April 3, 2020 by donfschwarzenbach

I first found out about Limes watches a few years ago, looking at their Endurance Chronograph model. It appealed to me because it was a 1000m diving chronograph that wasn’t overly large, especially at a time when a dive chronograph can easily be 44mm in diameter or more (which is still the case today). All…

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The Longines Heritage Classic: On paper, “heritage” re-releases done right.

Posted on October 24, 2019April 3, 2020 by donfschwarzenbach

When I saw the newly release Longines Heritage Classic, it made me realize that I have found myself liking Longines more and more over the years. I think it started with my vintage Grand Prize model that I have. I love how elegant the watch wears on the wrist, and despite the smaller size (33mm),…

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Tudor Pelagos: A watch enthusiast’s collecting identity crisis

Posted on October 5, 2019April 3, 2020 by donfschwarzenbach

Even without being a certified diver, dive watches definitely have their appeal. Most people like them for their durability, their ability to allow you to pretend to be a certain secret agent, and many have incredibly attractive designs. I will say my desire for a dive watch is to have something that I can wear with true abandon. For me, that means during runs, swim workouts, and other situations where wearing the main love of your collection would not be in your best interest, whether it is for monetary reasons or durability reasons (or both). Or maybe if you do only want one watch, and want all of these things, and for it to be a mechanical timepiece, a dive watch is a good bet. Enter the Tudor Pelagos.

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Trotha Contemporary Assets: The “To-Do List.” Watches are Indeed Fun.

Posted on October 2, 2019April 3, 2020 by donfschwarzenbach

Creativity in the watch space is not necessarily lacking. Plenty of companies come out with new designs that we did not even know we wanted, come up with new concepts for telling time, and other unique ways to get consumers to remove their money from their wallets and exchange it for a new timepiece. That…

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  • Smiths “Baby” Willard PRS-68: Finally an (even) smaller Willard!
  • Maen, Guinand, Limes, and Nivada Grenchen: Affordable Time Writers
  • Grand Seiko SBGE 253, 255, and 257. A more wearable Spring Drive GMT from Grand Seiko
  • New Release: Formex Essence Oro Automatic Chronometer Limited Edition
  • An ode to vintage: They don’t make them like they used to, and they shouldn’t.

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