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Stalingrad Trooper Watch Review (SG-2266-02)
The case finishes of the Trooper (bare stainless or all black) are more traditional than the Grenade or Destroyer models' antique, or colored finishes. Instead, because the Trooper is a chronograph, Stalingrad uses the elements of the dial to show off some colors. So how did I like the Trooper? Keep reading to find out!
Stalingrad Trooper Watch Review (SG-2266-02)
The case finishes of the Trooper (bare stainless or all black) are more traditional than the Grenade or Destroyer models' antique, or colored finishes. Instead, because the Trooper is a chronograph, Stalingrad uses the elements of the dial to show off some colors. So how did I like the Trooper? Keep reading to find out!
AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Chronograph Watch Review (AV-4077-11 Legion) - Both Kinds of Pilot's Watch
There are pilot's watches, and then there are pilot's watches. The first type is a watch that is styled after something that a pilot would have worn back when a legible and accurate watch was a critical tool to safely take an airplane to its destination. The second type is a watch influenced by aviation styling elements, that is intended to evoke the emotion of being inside or around really...
AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Chronograph Watch Review (AV-4077-11 Legion) - Both Kinds of Pilot's Watch
There are pilot's watches, and then there are pilot's watches. The first type is a watch that is styled after something that a pilot would have worn back when a legible and accurate watch was a critical tool to safely take an airplane to its destination. The second type is a watch influenced by aviation styling elements, that is intended to evoke the emotion of being inside or around really...
Mitch Mason Watches Chronicle Watch Review - They Call this a Beater Watch?
The first line of text on the Mitch Mason website says that the Chronicle is "the perfect daily beater." After a week of wear, did it turn out to be a beater? Keep reading to find out.
Mitch Mason Watches Chronicle Watch Review - They Call this a Beater Watch?
The first line of text on the Mitch Mason website says that the Chronicle is "the perfect daily beater." After a week of wear, did it turn out to be a beater? Keep reading to find out.
Seiko Prospex "Safari Tuna" Watch Review (SBDY059, SRPE29K1) - What's Wrong with being Fashionable?
If the Tuna shape wasn't polarizing enough, the color will definitely divide people. A few of my friends actually accused me of buying a fashion watch, but I went for it anyway. Did it hold up to the Prospex reputation, or did Seiko put form before function? Keep reading to find out!
Seiko Prospex "Safari Tuna" Watch Review (SBDY059, SRPE29K1) - What's Wrong with being Fashionable?
If the Tuna shape wasn't polarizing enough, the color will definitely divide people. A few of my friends actually accused me of buying a fashion watch, but I went for it anyway. Did it hold up to the Prospex reputation, or did Seiko put form before function? Keep reading to find out!
TRIWA Humanium 39 Watch Review - A Watch from the Black Market (with a Warranty)
Humanium supports programs in El Salvador, which to date have removed almost 6000 illegal weapons from circulation. The first weapons destruction activity in 2016 alone resulted in 1 ton of Humanium metal being produced. That metal is then "upcycled" into functional products such as TRIWA's Humanium watches.
TRIWA Humanium 39 Watch Review - A Watch from the Black Market (with a Warranty)
Humanium supports programs in El Salvador, which to date have removed almost 6000 illegal weapons from circulation. The first weapons destruction activity in 2016 alone resulted in 1 ton of Humanium metal being produced. That metal is then "upcycled" into functional products such as TRIWA's Humanium watches.
TAG Heuer Formula 1 Grande Date (WAH1011) Watch Review – Overpriced or the Perfect Grab and Go watch?
Before I became seriously interested in watches, I wanted a TAG Heuer Formula 1. Later, when I became more knowledgeable about watches, I realized the error of my ignorance and quickly dismissed it as a basic quartz watch with a fancy brand name. It wasn’t until I wore it for a few days that I started to appreciate it...
TAG Heuer Formula 1 Grande Date (WAH1011) Watch Review – Overpriced or the Perfect Grab and Go watch?
Before I became seriously interested in watches, I wanted a TAG Heuer Formula 1. Later, when I became more knowledgeable about watches, I realized the error of my ignorance and quickly dismissed it as a basic quartz watch with a fancy brand name. It wasn’t until I wore it for a few days that I started to appreciate it...