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The Theowrist is a watch blog with a logical twist, reflecting on the pleasures and pitfalls of watch ownership, collecting, and watch obsession. Here I write about why I like watches, share my watchbox, and examine the curious machinery of my own watch-loving mind. It may be an affliction, but it is a fine one.
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My visit to the AD | A Random Rolex Adventure
A random Rolex adventure you say, yes, I say, but it was actually an official exhibition, to which I had an invitation in fact, a real...
Sep 14, 202310 min read
First Impressions | Longines Master Collection 190th Anniversary - Engraved dial
What on earth is going on, another first impressions post means a new watch doesn't it? I have a problem, I admit it. Admission is the...
Jun 24, 20232 min read
Watch Review | Zenith El Primero Synopsis
The review is way overdue. I've bought two more grailesque timepieces since the Zenith joined the collection. That's good, and also not...
Jun 20, 20237 min read
No money, mo' problems | Watches I could have had?
After many months away spending lots of money on non-watch things, I return to the watch world, and oh so very eager am I. A head full of...
May 21, 20237 min read
The Birth of 2023 | Top watch wants
As a wise person one said , 'watcha, watcha, watch I want, watch I want' - I'm pretty sure those were the lyrics. Happy New sun around...
Jan 9, 20235 min read
The Death of 2022 - part 2 | My top 3 watches of the year
A quick look at just three of the many amazing watches released in the year twenty twenty two. So, to narrow it down I decided to go for...
Dec 29, 20223 min read
A Tale | Zenith El Primero Synopsis
It's a synopsis of the Zenith El Primero then is it? No, no, there's a model called the El Primero Synopsis, but this is the story of my...
Oct 9, 20224 min read
Tissot PRX / TissOysterquartz - Late First Impressions.
Sorryyy, I lost track of time. If only I had a reliable watch to remind me to post regularly... It's been a manic and hectic few months...
Aug 12, 20224 min read
Watch Review: Longines Conquest GMT VHP Flash Setting.
That's a long name isn't it, don't worry there's loveliness in the lengthiness. It's a Longines Conquest, GMT, so it does dual timezones,...
Feb 1, 20225 min read
A Tale | New Year, New watch - How I got my Rolex GMT Master II?
On the morning of January 3rd, a UK bank holiday, I wondered if my local watch shop/jeweller was open. I guess it would be business with...
Jan 3, 20229 min read
Homages, replicas and horological hang ups.
Before I get into fake watches, I for real hope you had/are having a good Christmas break, and woweee I'm posting for the second...
Dec 29, 20218 min read
A quick Christmas present to me - a £43,000 Omega?
Just to clarify, I'm asking someone to buy it for me as a Christmas prezzy. I don't, may never, have £50k to spend on a watch, but if I...
Dec 21, 20213 min read
Chinese watches - I Sugess you pay attention.
A Chinese watch? Who would want a Chinese watch? You know it's all about that Swiss heritage, the German master craftsmanship, the...
Aug 8, 20216 min read
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