While looking at my watch winders/boxers, I just realized that I have 16 German watches from 11 brands. 3 from Junghans, 2 from Glashutte Original, 2 from Sinn, 2 from Alexander Shorokhoff, 1 each from Nomos, Hanhart, Laco, Hentschel, Tutima, Circula a…
Continue readingHanded off a Tutima NATO Chrono to West Coast Watch Service Center
I was down in SoCal to see an old school classmate who was visiting his folks. The day after I dropped my Tutima for servicing to West Coast Watch Service Center located off the 405 Freeway in west LA.
It's in an office building and they are behi…
Continue readingComing soon and presented at the „Uhrphoria“ – Vandaag Reev
The VANDAAG Reev is a highly anticipated wristwatch from the North German microbrand VANDAAG.
It was first presented as an exclusive preview in early summer. The "Vandaag Reev" collection was presented at events such as the „Uhrphoria“ in Ge…
Continue readingFrom Hanhart for fire fighters: THERMOSPHERE Limited Edition
With the THERMOSPHERE Limited Edition, Hanhart os going to launch a special model limited to 112 pieces. The new model is inspired b…
Continue readingThe Unofficial Hentschel Hamburg Appreciation Thread
I’ve had my eye on a harbormaster for about 7 years now and finally put in my down payment. This will be a special watch for me as it will commemorate my 10 year wedding anniversary. Frank over at Hentschel has been a pleasure to work with.
Continue readingI went with the Harbormaster as I love the offwhite dial with the blue hands. It also has a very unique case design. Since each watch is made to order, you have a bunch of options which Frank has walked me through. I’m still up in the air if I should go…
My latest from Damasko….
I picked this up a week ago, DA42. This thing is simply striking in person, the stark contrast between the all black case and the snow white markings is beautiful to behold. Found this one in like new condition – WOW! you done good Damasko!
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Continue readingCircula Fans – Gather Round!
I've been meaning to start a Circula thread since picking up a Protrail TRTS SE just over a month ago but I've just seen that Teddy Baldassarre released a review of the ProTrail range so thought now was as good a time as any!
Since buying th…
Continue readingNomos Club 36 Shortens Lug-to-Lug – Underreported?
Hey gang, I just noticed that Nomos has quietly shortened the lug-to-lug length on their 36mm Club models, from 47.5mm down to 44.3mm, a fairly significant reduction and departure from their usual design language.
Did everyone else hear about this and…
Continue readingCan anyone source a Sinn 1746?
This model was discontinued by Sinn – does anyone know where there if there is new old stock anyplace?
Continue readingBlack, clear and simply beautiful: The new Junghans Max Bill Quartz Black
All clear
Since the 1950s, Junghans has been crafting watches in the purist design of Bauhaus student Max Bill. Now Junghans designers have succeeded in reinterpreting this distinctive look in a contemporary way. The new Max Bill Quartz comes totally i…
