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Review: SevenFriday M1B/01 “URBAN EXPLORER”

By Brian Siah
November 23, 2021
Watches

SevenFriday is an interesting brand. It doesn’t have a long heritage but it has seen some tremendous success over the last decade of its existence. I would say SevenFriday is a premium lifestyle brand. The concepts and designs are done in Switzerland, the movements are Japanese and the manufacturing is in Hong Kong. I have always been attracted by the unique designs of SevenFriday watches which are bold, and in a juxtaposition of words, futuristic retro. Depending on your view, the watches evoke imagery of a spaceship or a...

Review: Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro – A Stylish Digital Training Companion

By Mike Boyd
August 8, 2021
Watches

The Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro is the perfect smartwatch for people looking for a digital companion that's ready for any activity at anytime.

Review: Linde Werdelin Oktopus MoonLite

By Brian Siah
July 9, 2021
Watches

Watches can be a very personal experience. It can reflect your personal style, your mood or help elevate your outfit. It’s probably why so many of us spend so much time gazing with doe eyes at the literal cornucopia of timepieces available. So how do you stand out from the crowd when the person next to you might have the same Omega Speedmaster or Rolex Submariner. It’s not awkward by any means as they are beautiful watches, but if you really wanted something that is less likely you’ll ever...

Review: Huawei Band 6 – Keeping Up is Hard to Do

By Mike Boyd
June 30, 2021
Watches

More than ever we expect a lot from wearables and the Huawei Band 6 does not disappoint. Lightweight, robust, efficient, with a battery that lasts for weeks. The competition will find it hard to keep up

Review: Undone Basecamp Bronze Classic

By Brian Siah
April 28, 2021
Watches

In a watch market that is saturated by so many brands, how does one stand out? Undone Watches has answered this question by doing something a little different – let you be in charge of the design. For those unfamiliar with the brand, let me fill you in a little bit Undone Watches is a relatively young company which has been making custom timepieces for its customers for over 5 years. Blending of current shopping trends with traditional watchmaking allows each customer to create their own unique timepiece without...

Review: Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon NEDU Watch

By Brian Siah
March 29, 2021
Watches

Ball is a brand that has a rich history spanning 130 years since its founding in 1891. Ball are based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland but have roots in the USA having being founded in Ohio. Ball made a name for itself during the growth of railroads in the United States following a head-on collision between two trains in 1891. Founder Webb C. Ball set up tests and standards for all watches used on US trains to ensure timekeeping was accurate and to avoid future disasters. This became the railroad...

Review: Huawei Watch GT 2e – The Value of Stamina

By Mike Boyd
February 8, 2021
Watches

Smartwatches today need to be more than just smart. They also need to be practical, attentive, and robust. As the #2 Smartwatch maker in the world, Huawei is putting up a very good fight with the Watch GT 2e.

Review: Hublot Big Bang e – The Smart, Smartwatch

By Mike Boyd
October 13, 2020
Watches

Wear OS by Google is the beating heart of the Hublot Big Bang e and its this combination of high-precision engineering and bullet-proof software that makes the Big Bang e an everyday smartwatch if you're looking for a blend of rugged good looks and powerful connectivity.

Review: ARCHIMEDE Pilot Chronograph TriKompax Watch

By Mike Boyd
July 6, 2020
Watches

The ARCHIMEDE watch brand is a relative new-comer to the market – only launching in 2003. The Ickler family that designs and produces these timepieces has been manufacturing watchcases for almost a century. The first ARCHIMEDE watch was modelled on the classic Pilot design with extremely easy to read dials and numerals and was very popular from launch. Following the launch of the Pilot, there have been a succession of other families of watches under the ARCHIMEDE brand – Klassik, DeckWatch, SportTaucher and OutDoor. All made with the same...

Review: Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Watch

By Mike Boyd
May 4, 2020
Watches

Very few companies today have a 115 year heritage that has remained steadfast in its principles and values. It’s this heritage that keeps Oris at the forefront of watchmaking having “survived two world wars, crisis in the Swiss watch industry and the birth of the connected age.” An incredible story indeed. Scores of watches now make up the Oris collection – all manufactured at the company’s headquarters in Hölstein, Switzerland. We’ve been wearing a couple of timepieces from the Big Crown Pointer Date collection.