Happy Memorial Day
Today in the United States, of course, it’s a day known as Memorial Day. While military watches come and go (and…
Watch Video Rewind for May 24
Hello, and welcome to Watch Video Rewind, our regular look at watch related videos from around the web. This week, we will look at interviews with the heads of three brands, Bulova, Hermès’, and IWC.
Watching the Web for May 23, 2015
Hello and welcome back (I hope) Watching the Web, our weekly installment where we highlight interesting watches related articles from other sites, and point out own more popular articles over the last week. Today, we have a review of the Borealis Seahawk 1500 from a diver’s perspective, a photo essay from a watchmaking class held by Audemars Piguet, and a tutorial on how to remove scratches from a watch crystal. From our site, Patrick swept the top spots, with his recent reviews of the Shinola Rambler GMT, the Gavox Aurora, and the Steinhart Military 42.
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Introducing the RJ-Romain Jerome Skylab 48
When it comes to RJ-Romain Jerome, they do certainly have a distinctive way of going about things. They like to create watches with unique materials (say, using metal from the Titanic) and interesting dials (my favorite? The Batman DNA, of course!) Often, the focus is on the exterior of the watch, with the case and/or dial taking pride of place. Well, this definitely changes around with the RJ-Romain Jerome Skylab 48. Sure, the case is very familiar for the brand, but the star of this show is the movement.
Reviewing the CCCP Time Aurora
It’s been almost a year since we last looked at something from the CCCP Time catalog, so I’d say we were due. While the CCCP Time lineup is largely more of a Russian-influenced design (rather than being what most would consider a true Russian watch, at least in vintage terms), they do have a distinct style to them. This latest one, the CCCP Time Aurora, introduces some colored crystals to the design, for interesting effect.
Everyday Carry Pocket Dump, Engineer/Manager
I do not carry much with me on a day to day basis, just the things that I consider essentials. This boils down to my wallet, my keys, my phone and a watch. The other thing I carry most everywhere, but is too big to carry in my pocket, is my iPad in a Switcheasy case.
Exclusive Review: Shinola Rambler GMT
Back when I reviewed the Filson Journeyman GMT, I noted that, while I liked the watch, the world timer bezel was rather difficult to manipulate (due to a combination of a tough spring and not much area to grip). Today, we are going to take a look at a version that has made some improvements to that bezel – the Shinola Rambler.
TokyoFlash Japan Kisai Logo Wood LCD Watch; Simple or Cryptic
TokyoFlash Japan is no stranger to our site, and if you have been reading us for a while, you should know that they produce a wide range of interesting digital watches, frequently with very unique ways to show the time. For their newest release, the TokyoFlash Japan Kisai Logo Wood LCD Watch, they actually have a pretty straightforward display, unless you want to go cryptic, and they have an option for that as well.
The Watch Video Rewind for May 17, 2015
Welcome back to Watch Video Rewind, our regular look at watch related videos from around the web.