I have to admit it, I was the biggest critic of the 4th gen planet ocean (PO) when it came out. I didn’t like the loss of the helium escape valve, the display back and the date, and that is a pretty long list. After seeing the watch in the flesh, contemplating, meditating and pontificating, I now confess to being wrong, well except maybe about the date

We have to bear in mind, that the planet ocean is not a mass…

My new Planet Ocean

Until recently I never considered Roman Numerals as desirable.
I have had them twice before, on a Cartier Rondo Solo and an Omega Constellation bezel, but kind of "took them with the territory" as those watches have a certain iconic look.

I have preferred plain pips in the first place, or arabic numerals in the second.

This was until I recently started looking at dress watches seriously, and bought probably my most beautiful watch, a Longines Master…

Roman Numerals, what's your take ?

I have written many watch rambles in the past, but it is very unusual for me to think I am wearing one of the great watches of the world. The Omega 300m titanium feels like it can easily be an endpoint watch. The sexy look, understatement, lightness, comfort, rugged nature, and iconic presence, well since 1993.

Iconography normally comes with a price. The 300m titanium is one of the few watches that after handing…

A time to live, my new Seamaster 300m titanium

A rugged diving watch with a slim-line design, screw down crown, solid link steel bracelet, some of the best lume in the business, clear hands with distinctive design that stands out, unusual cushion stylish design, subtle waffle dial face and awesome dial design, in-house modern hand-made movement,in-house metallurgy – in fact everything, one of the few manufacturers in the world where key models are known by familiar names &#8230…

A watch amateur meets the sexy Samurai …..

What do you guys think of the new Aquaterra with ceramic bezel.
The first model is a graduated turquoise dial, stainless steel case and black ceramic bezel. Two sizes, 41mm and 38mm. Only currently available with a black rubber strap (the standard bracelet will fit if you buy it separately)

I love the idea of the ceramic bezel, finally getting rid of the main scratching problem for the aquaterra. It also looks really cool

I want to return to the 300m as IMHO the “best” Swiss general diver, taking looks, materials, value (relative only for Swiss watches!) movement and construction.

I like all the colourways, just wondered what you guys think (standard stainless steel with bracelet) ?

I have been eying the Tudor Chrono for a number of years. Not sure why I haven’t bought one. I think it was other things happening, plus despite one of the best chronograph movements in the Breitling B01, the 45 minute limit put me off.

I still love the original, and could buy it, but the dark blue really spoke to me. It gels with the silver sub-dials and the overall look. Bi-complex chronos have a serious aviator…

My new Tudor Chrono

I am hesitating between the Pro and the 58 GMT, but I love the 41mm opaline as well.

Which GMT do you guys like the most ?

I have seen the Doxa Betas, the colours are individual taste, but i like the cermaic as a protector and also think it looks cool.

I like the blue and the white dial. They look nice but are also clear. What do you guys think ?

Tried this on, and the blue was gorgeous, so just bought it.

The Sumo is a Seiko classic, and is made for what is says on the box, Padi ….

The watch is not light, and a powerful presence, but a thinner curved case and short lug to lug makes it surprisingly comfortable on my 6.7” wrist.

The dark ceramic bezel, sapphire crystal and milled…

My new King Sumo