KUOE military revisited, the larger 38mm Old Smith 90-002L
So here we are in 2025 and here are some of my subsequent thoughts on the KUOE military, as the title says this is in reference to the larger 38mm variant.
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Continue readingBattle of the A1100s: Casio vs Skmei
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Today for a bit of fun, I'll compare the Casio A1100 – currently sold 129€ in France – to its Chinese clone: the Skmei 2460, sold 12.90€ on AliExpress …
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Continue readingPeacock Black Hole Tourbillon Watch Review
As someone who has spent years living between China and Japan for business, I meet clients all the time. And whether I’m in Shanghai or Tokyo, having a striking watch on my wrist is often the perfect icebreaker. After all, nothing starts a conversation…
Continue readingRed Alert!
I'm not a fan of copy watches – calling them an "homage" is no excuse for lazy,or downright rip-off design practices IMHO, And I've voiced that here on occasion.
I know everything influences everything else, but some originality is …
Seiko SNXS77 Review
I started a new watch blog and my first review out of the gates is of the Seiko SNXS77.
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Continue readingReview: Militado ML16 (Sinn UX EZM 2B copy)
Hi f71!
Today I received the latest Militado model in the mail:
Let's do a quick review, shall we?
The watch was pu…
Continue readingArmin Strom Gravity Equal Force – The Perfect Entry to High-End Independent Watchmaking
Armin Strom is a brand that has lived a few lives already. The first began under the namesake watchmaker, who started with a watch repair and retail store and later became an industry expert in the skeletonization of watches. You …
Continue readingHands-On Review – Baltany S4092 Crosshair Small Seconds
After watching a YouTube review that popped up in my recommendations, I decided to pick up the Baltany S4092 – the crosshair small seconds, automatic version. This is actually my second watch from Baltany. My first was their Oyster Tribute, and ever si…
Continue readingCalvin Klein – K8W3114N – watch or..pants?
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I bought this watch from second hand shop. Immediately dettached the bracelet, cleaned it and changed the battery.
Mechanism is ETA F07.111 – the same is used in Certina DS Rookie, Hamilton Khaki Field etc. Not bad!
Awesome glass and feeling. I lo…
CNC Guilloché Tahitian Mother of Pearl – Selten x WatchHo & Co “Jui”’s Collector-Inspired Beauty
If you’ve been following my reviews for a while, you might recall my reviews of Selten’s Series 00 Meteorite, Salvage Bronze, M1 Moonphase, and Grand Feu Enamel models. Selten, a relatively new microbrand out of…
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