The Theowrist

Longines Master Collection Review | How about that Engraved Dial.

An honest review of the devastatingly beautiful Longines Master Collection 190th Anniversary Engraved Dial watch.

Watch Review

May 167 min read

10 Watch Design Details That Make a Watch Look Better

What makes a watch look good? From short lugs and signed crowns to enamel dials, dial text, seconds hands and colour accents, here are 10 watch design details collectors love.

Watchlife

May 86 min read

wristwatch check of lapis stone dial tank style watch

First Impressions | Escapement Time Lapis Lazuli Tank.

Taking a look at my new Chinese watch, a Lapis Lazuli stone dial, tank style, Vacheron Constantin homage.

Watch Review

Apr 303 min read

12 Watches I Own Under 38mm | Slim Tickins' Proper Proportions Only

Looking for watches that actually fit small wrists? Here’s my under 38mm collection of carefully chosen pieces that wear perfectly on smaller wrists without sacrificing style.

Watchlife

Apr 245 min read

Casio MQ-27-1B First Impressions | The Blacktangle.

Once upon a time, last month, it began. And so, it continues. And what's this, two posts in a week? Yes, well this one was planned and the other was on a whim after seeing that Tudor Monarch, oooweee I like that. This then is the second purchase of the year, and it is another non-round watch that was bought for a number of very good reasons, at least I think they are... But would the right angular proportions find a home-sweet-home on my famously rather slim arm ankle. The Bl

Apr 174 min read

Watches & Wonders | Tudor's New Watches 2026 + JLC, Zenith & Cartier.

Let's just get the elephant in the room poached and the tusks removed (that's a joke, I abhor such behaviour), The Rolex 2026 offerings are all pretty lame. The Tudor newboys, however, are not. Well, mostly they are not. The Black Bay 54 in blue is very nice, the Royal is just ok and the Black Bay 58 (regular and GMT) are the same old. It's the Monarch and BB 58 Ceramic that are the winners up in here. Image: Tudorwatch.com It's the same case as the old Black Bay Ceramic

Watchlife

Apr 152 min read

First Impressions | The Casio Golden Egg | AQ-230EGG-3AEF

Casio Gold Dual time watch on the wrist.

Watchlife

Mar 193 min read

Why I considered buying a fake watch?

Hello watch fam, hello 2026 and belated happy new year to all y'all still stopping by for a look into my world of watches. My apologies (actually sorry not sorry) for the lack of posts and presence, I just haven't been feeling very watchy, timey or horological-ly. Maybe the tide is turning though, as I consider selling a few pieces to create a more sensible collection and upcoming travel forces me to think differently about watch wearing. I will venture to tropical climes soo

Watchlife

Feb 199 min read

The Death of 2025 | this time it's different.

It's been a year...that's for sure. In a worlds first, I sold more watches than I bought! Can you believe that!? I cannot. This year I sold 11 and bought just 2 - the Tudor Black Bay Pro and the Nomos Club. That's it, two watches - last year I bought 5, I believe - the year before it was an unhealthy 13. I still have over 40 watches though. Unbelievable. This is a bit of an anticlimax in terms of watchlife action. But what does that mean? That I'm being sensible or that my fl

Watchlife

Dec 31, 20254 min read