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

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

Casio Gold Dual time watch on the wrist.

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

Well, would you believe it, I bought a little watch and it is pretty small in all dimensions - even the price. However, the one element...

A review of the beautiful Black Bay Burgundy Bezel from Tudor Watches.

Tudor Black Bay Pro watch, 2025 release of the GMT adventurers watch

Welcome to a thought experiment, one that I feel is necessary for me to take seriously at this time. As I face a horological...

Welcome to this watch review, much overdue, the first impressions post was in February 2024, it's been on the wrist a good few times and...

I just want to start off by saying I went to the Grand Seiko Boutique in London a couple of weeks ago. I didn't take photos or videos, I...

A quick post here to vent, as is the custom when a watch I want (so bad) shows up, but I can't buy it. Damn it all to hell! PROBLEMS A...

Welcome to the first first impressions post of the year, and boy is it a sensible, reasonable value purchase. Just like I planned last...

Happy New Year watch fans!! A bit later than planned due to a move of house and town, I can now see the sea from my lounge, it's a...

It's been an interesting watch year, but not a volume heavy purchase year by my standards, my ridiculous standards. I spent a lot though,...

It's been a while since I did a random PIT post, but as the sales appear, and the grails appear, offers, special offers everywhere. So...

I just want to start off by digressing, if you can do that. Firstly, I have been busy and distracted and annoyed by life which has kept...

Why? I'll tell you why. It's because they're so pretty, shiny and beautifully delicate, that's why! The first enamel dial watch I had was...

Yes, I was back at the AD for the first time after buying the Explorer II, and yes I wore it, and yes it was to prove that I hadn't...

There are a bunch of watches that I had before starting the blog, this is one of them. It is special, busy, maximalist and in your face...

You hear beautiful stories about how people came to be in possession of their watches, a family heirloom, a souvenir from a major...