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.
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.
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.
Invariably, as warmer weather is coming upon us, many will turn their thoughts to hitting the open road on two wheels. For those who just can’t (or won’t) ride, or have sold their bikes (like me), then Orient may have another way for you to get a motorcycle in your life.
Sure, it may not be as thin as some of the offerings from Hamilton, but this Tissot is a sharp-looking piece, isn’t it?
Yesterday, we started taking a look at the Persepolis watch from the folks at Ritmo Mundo. Today, we’ll wrap up our tour of this dual movement watch.
Yesterday, we took a look at the entry-level model to the Ritmo Mundo collection – today, we’ll have a look at something that’s firmly on the other end of the spectrum.
Yesterday, we started taking a look at one of the newest models to come from Portugeuse brand Prometheus, the Baiji. Today, we’ll wrap up our tour of the watch.
If you’ve been around the watch “scene” for any amount of time, you’re very likely aware of the Portuguese brand Prometheus. While they produce a variety of styles, the ones that have been of the most interest to me have been the ones that feature tritium lighting. Today, we’re going to take a look at one of their most recent models, the Baiji.
I came across this new watch from Triwa that was the result of a collaboration with the Herr Judit shop in Stockholm. Let’s take a closer look and see how those vintage cues play out, shall we?
So, perhaps yesterday’s post was a bit unfair to throw out there, given it’s (presumed) luxury price tag. Some quick searching, though, brought me back to one of my favorite brands that features affordable mechanical movements – Seiko.
Yesterday, we started taking a look at a Skeleton Automatic from the folks at Armitron, the first Skeleton I’ve reviewed. While the previous post focused on the front of the piece, today, we’ll start off by taking a look at the back of the watch.
Over the last few days, we’ve been sampling some different models from the Armitron catalog, and today brings us to the one that has been my favorite of the three that were sent over for evaluation.
In the previous two installments of our review of the Field Engineer, we took a look at the styling used, as well as starting in on the functionality. Today, we’ll wrap up the features of the watch, as well as the review itself. Read more…
