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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT – Watch Reviewed
It’s not very often that a micro-brand graduates to become a full-scale independent watchmaker, however, Christopher Ward is one of the few that have been able to shed that monicker and with a quick look at their watches it’s pretty easy to see why. Christopher Ward was kind enough to send over their newest …
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Héron Gladiateur – Watch Reviewed
Today we have the pleasure of taking a look at another Canadian microbrand and its upcoming release in the Héron Gladiateur MMLXV. Héron was kind enough to send a watch over in advance of their 2/28/2022 Kickstarter release date – lets see how they did! We are looking at 5 criteria that should provide a …
Rolex Explorer 124270 – Watch Reviewed
Small wristed rejoice! They did it…they finally did it! The new Rolex Explorer 124270 is back at its original size and form factor after an 11 year hiatus. Released in April of 2021, this watch had some seriously big shoes to fill. The Explorer is by no means one of Rolex’s “blue chip” professional watches, …
A Guide to Your First Mechanical Watch – 5 of the Best Starter Watches Under $500
Looking for your first mechanical watch? We know this can be intimidating to say the least, with so many questions like: Where do I start? What do I look for? How much do I spend? Fear not as you’ve come to the right place. Below we have our picks for 5 of the best first …
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York & Front Burrard – Watch Reviewed
With new watch brands popping up every other day screaming their value prop at every conceivable chance they get it can be tough to stand out from the crowd…Today I get hands on with a brand doing things a little differently in York & Front, with their first release in the Burrard. York & …
Casio G-Shock GA2100 Transparent (SKE-7A) – Watch Reviewed
It’s safe to say that Casio’s GA2100, better known as the “CasioOak” has been one of the brands most popular and successful releases of all time. With new colorways hitting social media seemingly every other week you’d think it would be hard for one to standout in the lineup. Well think again…as the GA2100 Transparent …
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New vs. Pre-Owned Watches – Which is Right for you?
Interested in buying a timepiece? If so, you’ve probably asked yourself the tough – “Should I look at new or pre-owned watches?” While we would love to be able to answer this question definitively, the reality is that each person will have their own unique preferences and motivations making the answer differ depending on …
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Rolex Daytona 116520 – Watch Reviewed
Once a watch that was often left to collect dust in the display cases of authorized dealers around the world, the Rolex Daytona has exploded with unprecedented popularity over the last decade. Waitlists continue to get longer and grey market prices continue to grow higher for the Daytona but is it possible that there is one …
Whitby Watch Co. Ambassador Seafarer – Watch Reviewed
The last year has taught the world many tough lessons…one of which is the importance of supporting local businesses through this turbulent time. When you think of the Canadian watchmaking industry there aren’t many household names that come to mind. Our friends over at Whitby Watch Co. are trying to change that by creating watches …
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Omega Speedmaster First Omega In Space – Watch Reviewed
Today we have the recently discontinued Omega Speedmaster First Omega in Space (FOIS) in for review. The Speedmaster has a storied history that dates back to the 1960’s when this ordinary racing inspired watch was launched 17,500 miles/hour into space. It is easily one of the most iconic watches in the world today, so we …
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Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLRO – Watch Reviewed
Today we have one of the hottest watches in the market for review in the GMT-Master II reference 126710BLRO. The watch has a storied history that dates back to 1954 when Pan-Am airlines asked Rolex to make a watch capable of tracking multiple time zones for pilots making transatlantic flights. 65+ years and many references …
Rolex GMT-Master 1675 – Watch Reviewed
Today we look at a very special piece for review in the GMT-Master reference 1675 from 1972. This watch has a storied history that dates back to 1954 when Pan-Am airlines asked Rolex to make a watch capable of tracking multiple time zones to serve their pilots when completing transatlantic flights. Rolex obliged, responding with …
Gifts For A Watch Lover – The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
Holiday season is upon us and while this year looks very different than most, we can use it as an opportunity to show the ones we love just how much we care. Now, if you’re stuck buying gifts for a watch lover we understand that it can be a nightmare as the hobby is both …
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Rolex Submariner 16610 – Watch Reviewed
For many, purchasing a Rolex symbolizes the “I made it” moment in one’s life, often acquired to commemorate successes or achievement! Today we are taking a look at Rolex’s flagship model in the Submariner, specifically the reference 16610 which had an amazing 21 year run and stands as the longest reference produced in the historic …
A Guide to the Dive Watch Part II – 11 of the Best Divers $1,000 and Up
Welcome back to part II of our dive watch buying guide! This post focuses on a higher price point of $1,000 and up and focuses on some of the heaviest hitters in the category of dive watches. Below are the categories we are covering, please use the quick links to jump around; Affordable Luxury ($1,000 – $5,000) …
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