This year, my year, can be summarised by the phrase, 'big on ideas, short on time'. Twenty twenty two. Spelling it out like that is weird...

Welcome to the way overdue, proper look and renaming of the Lobinni 1888 featuring the Hangzhou 5000A micro rotor movement. And considering I have a disdain for the name, Lobinni, I thought a nickname was in order, as the title gives away. A few ideas, I had the Lobzhou, LobiMicro, LobHang, BinZhou, not great. I stand by the choice, 'The LoHang', I like it, it's good, there are levels to it, and this watch deserves special recognition. The business end of the LoHang. Lobinni

What's a Lobinni? Just another unfocused Chinese watch brand. The more fitting question here is, what's in this Lobinni? If you look at Ali Express's Lobinni Official Store or their website (links in footer), you will see a fair few watches, many biting the style of forebears as is expected. Others, not so much. Many look good, and are unfortunately quartz in nature - I think a proper dress watch should be mechanical (controversial)...which a lot of these Lobinni's are. Then