esbjorn

Esbjorn
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Alato Arvet, incoming microbrand with some unique approaches

Hey everyone, I had the pleasure of borrowing a prototype of this watch, and this one of the more exciting preproduction pieces I’ve been able to phot...
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Here's an American watch brand I've fallen head over heels in love with...

Marin Instruments and its polar diver was just love at first sight for me. It's not cheap, it's hard to obtain at times and it's also not or everyone...
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Alkin Watch, British Microbrand that wears perfectly

Yet another brilliant microbrand offering, this time from UK based Allkin watches. Definitely worth a look, I'm a big fan of the screw down internal b...
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commented on YEMA Urban Field - 3 colours ·

Yeah they have all manner of interesting stuff being released, these are really very nice

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commented on Seiko Astron, here's one that's not enormous or overcomplicated! ·

Yeah I've seen this around this week. I like the plain look of mine and no extra complication but it'd be great to see one of these in person! Mine is also for a grab and go watch and it's great for that.

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commented on Seiko Astron, here's one that's not enormous or overcomplicated! ·

I know what you're saying. I can only assume that this GPS unit, and only drawing power from the sun is particularly pricey to manufacture. I've never seen an Astron watch at significantly less money and even second hand they're pricey 🤷‍♂

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commented on Seiko Astron, here's one that's not enormous or overcomplicated! ·
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Note this is from absolutely flat...mine has so far never been anything but full from just normal wear

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commented on Seiko Astron, here's one that's not enormous or overcomplicated! ·

Thanks for your comments, I know what you're saying about smart watches but if all you want is a watch that will completely look after itself and look good whilst doing that, with some awesome specs - it's a good candidate. I love automatic watches and that'll never change, but this is a good one to just slap on your wrist when in a hurry

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commented on VAER G7 Meridian GMT - Review ·

Thanks very much 🙂 Yes I think the new Miyota models might be a little easier on the wallet too haha. All the best

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commented on IWC Big Pilot's watch 500401 review ·

Yes I'm with you, extremely high prices for what is often just a regular pilot watch. No question they are lovely to handle in person and the movement here is astonishing but $15,000 worth? Hmm...

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Greg Stevens Design, small brand out of Utah

Greg Stevens started his business in 2005, or at least that’s when he mades his first watch strap and he’s impressed his customers to the point where...
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Rolex Celebration (OP 124300)

This is a rare bird indeed, and as much as opinions are divided, again super hard to obtain unless you're willing to fork out 5 x second hand. This is...
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Traska Freediver 5th generation is brilliant

This watch has not left my wrist since it was received. It's beautiful and balanced and fits every situation (or at least my situations). Also in stoc...
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Danish Microbrand that's kicking goals

Henry Archer is one I've kept an eye on for a long time now, loads of fun colours and clean but colourful designs. Worth a look and worth your hard ea...
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Baltany, really are as good as 'the internet' claims...

This Baltany watch is a straight up homage of the military issued 6BB RAF watches issued to British airforce pilots. They had Hamilton, CWC, Newark or...
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Ciga Design Z series review

Quite the watch for the money, in fact so much better than I expected. Worth a ...watch ;)
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French brand March LA.B, an interesting new experience for me

This French brand is an interesting combination of classic design and ...not so much. One founder based in LA, the other one in Biarritz and various g...
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