What do you mean, you haven’t heard of RESCO? Well, we’ll cover the company in a short minute. We’ve learned that they’ve got some second generation models coming to market, and if you jump in on the pre-order, you’ll get a nice 15% discount.
If you’re aware of Prometheus (or have read our review), you probably have them firmly fixed in your mind as a dive watch company. And to be sure, that’s what their offerings have been, to date. However, they’ve actually got a new style on the horizon, something a good bit dressier.
If you recall, when I last looked at a watch from ArmourLite, it was actually one of the first tritium-illuminated models that I had reviewed. Today, we’ve got a different model on hand, and it presents a different look, both from the earlier review, and many other tritium-based watches out there.
Well, it’s been finalized. We’ll be running our first ever joint WristWatchReview/ABlogToRead/Hourtime meet-up in New York City on May 2 at 6pm. We’ll hold it at Heartland Brewery on Union Square, probably in the upstairs dining area. Sadly this will be a cash bar but we’ll get a few plates of munchies for us all to share.
Please pop over here to give us a headcount and we look forward to seeing you next week!
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Today, we’re going to have a look at a watch from an Australian company that you may not have heard of – Bausele. They bill themselves as creating Swiss-made watches with a liberal dash of Australian soul. So, how does that translate for us in the States? Let’s have a look!
So, in our last series of posts, I covered a fully custom watch. Though I felt it was very affordable, I realize that the options presented might not exactly fit into everyone’s budget. The folks over at BOAT (Be Optimistic And Thankful) have another option for you.
When you take a closer look at the dial, you notice that there’s a somewhat hidden texture to the dial; this is actually the 121 logo embossed on the dial – except for where the date display is (at 6 o’clock), that is. Combined with the Roman numerals that are laid on top of the dial, you’ve got a nice bit of visual interest with the different surfaces, especially when the lighting hits it “just right”.
This logo is also carried forth onto the buckle of the leather strap, as well as the rotor on the automatic movement. With 121 billing themselves as Custom Swiss-made watch shop, it’s only fitting that there’s a Swiss movement inside, the ever-trustworthy ETA 2824-2. This movement is most definitely a known quantity, and should be dead reliable. And if it isn’t, your local watch shop can likely service it easily enough.
While the watch is water resistant, it’s not something I’d really plan to take a swim with, chosen style aside. I’d lean towards the resistance being more appropriate to keeping the watch safe from the occasional splash in the sink or if you’re caught in the rain. Definitely not something you’d be diving with, especially given the lume levels.
Overall, I was very pleased with this watch. You’ve got a good amount of control over how you want it to look (without the number of choices paralyzing you with indecision). I do wish there had been an option for a black date wheel, though. Also, given the sturdiness of the whole package, the leather strap seemed a bit flimsy in comparison, and I did note some squeaking from the top lugs.
Of course, when you’re only putting out the affordable amounts that 121 is asking for their watches (the one we built came in at about $550), even with the ETA movement, you’ll have some coin left over to change that strap out, should you so desire. I think this company offers a lot of great options for the person who just isn’t finding exactly what they want at the counters of their local shops.
Ariel and I are planning something special for you all on May 2. In conjunction with his Horology series, we’ll be taking over a nice space in New York for a night. If you’re interested in attending, drop me a line at john@wristwatchreview.com with the subject “NYC MEETUP” and we’ll put you on the list.
We’re really looking forward to this first chance to sit down with you all and shoot the horology shiz.
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Yesterday, we started taking a look at the custom build process that 121Time offers to the public; today, we’ll pick things back up with the build process, and start taking a look at the watch I built with them.
If you’re like me, you’ve probably not heard of the company 121Time. That said, I’ve rather pleased that I’ve run across this company, and I think you will be as well.
Yesterday, we started to take a look at the Hypertec model, what I would consider to be the entry-level piece over at MTM. Today, we’ll wrap up our tour, and cover some points of improvement that I feel could be made. Read more…
Well, the folks at MTM, and their various tactical watches, have certainly not been strangers around these parts. Today, we’re going to take a look at what I’d consider to be their entry-level model, the Hypertec.
If you’ve been around watches, especially if you’re perusing the affordable mechanical options out there, you’re quite likely aware of the Vostok brand. What you might not be aware of is that they’ve got a more modern design collection, in the form of the Vostok Europe family.
