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Ralph Lauren Challenges JLC Reverso for Bragging Rights to Iconic Polo Watch
The fashion mogul has built an empire, but will that be enough to produce a watch that rates more "likes" on Instagram? Read it here!
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Forum Contributor Claims Dive Watch “Sucks” because, “The lume isn’t good enough.”
As a "veteran of dive watch reviews for over three years," the Kansas-City native and part-time blogger is no slouch when it comes to immortalizing his opinions for his thirty-six subscribers.
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Man develops Chew Addiction, Facial Hair, and PTSD after Prolonged G-Shock Exposure.
Stultz is among a small but growing population to experience side effects after prolonged exposure to their Casio G-Shock, the timepiece of choice for the "go-anywhere do-anything" tactical professional. For him, and select individuals who share his affliction, the shift in change can be felt by others in its wake.
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Know your Movements: In-Depth with the Chronograph Venus 170
The Venus 170 was mass-produced out of the need for supplying a chronograph capable of being dressed-up or dressed down and across all markets.
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Heitis Chronograph ST19 V2: Well Built, But Not Inspired
Rather than be your run-of-the-mill fashion chrono, the new Heitis is set to be your “go anywhere, do anything” watch with a touch of class. Now, usually if you try to jam to many characters into one movie, you end up with a jumbled mess that rarely achieves anything it sets out to do. Will a watch be the same?
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Ep. #215: SOTC and “On The Radar” (aka 2+ Hours of Horology Bar-Talk)
This week Kaz and Baird run down a mini top 3 SOTC and talk about some pieces they've been window shopping for. Also, we're gonna be real with you - this is a 2+ hour episode of two horological knuckleheads shooting the shit and enjoying each other's company. Enjoy!
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The 10 Best Skeleton Watches You Can Buy Right Now (That Don’t Suck!)
I know I’m not the only one who looked at a skeleton watch in the early days because I thought they were cool. But honestly what actually attracted me to skeletonized dials back in the day? Are they actually cool or are they maybe misunderstood?
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H. Moser & Cie. Jumps the Shark with “the Fonz” Minute Repeater
Unveiled yesterday, controversial watch brand H. Moser & Cie. has taken cheeky clichés to the next level with their latest release, a tribute to ABC’s beloved sitcom Happy Days.
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Ep. #213: Three Wishes From The Watch Genie
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New Website Skindiver.com Identifies Watches seen in Adult Films
“It's just crazy how in the year of 2021... there isn't a single trace of information to help identify wristwatches seen in porn."
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Exploring the Pacific Coast with the Coast Pacific Explorer
When designing watches at these lower price points, tradeoffs certainly need to be made. Here, Coast has traded a plain-ish case profile and slightly-better-than-middle-of-the-road finish quality for myriad thoughtful convenience features.
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Ep. #212: Watches and (Some) Wonders 2021: Do We Care?
Join Mike and Kaz as they run through their favorite releases announced at the sort-of-newest-and-biggest watch show of the year.
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John Mayer Tests Fanaticism with LE Invicta Release
While some AD’s fear this could lead to cross-contamination of brand identity, others have resigned to embracing the inevitable demand.
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Ep. #211: Fun with Watch Budgets
Kaz and Mike lay down their picks for a single watch at $250, $500, $1,000, $1,500, $2,000, $3,000, $4,000, and $5,000!
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Ep. #210: Watch Photography 2021
The boys are back to discuss some of the most frustrating and rewarding aspects of watch photography. Tune in to learn about their current gear, some techniques, and a new round of watch industry IG personalities that are just killing it with watch photography.
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Christopher Ward C1 Worldglow: The C1 Worldtimer, but brighter?
I mean, how many times are you going to need to know a time zone in the pitch blackness? Unless Carmen Sandiego has stolen all electricity and the sun, you’ll probably be able to track the time for her whereabouts just fine without the extra lume, gumshoe.
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Casio Oceanus Review: The Ups and Downs of the T200
The Oceanus line seems to greatly improve on what Casio already does extremely well as the watches feels premium in a way that's commensurate with their asking price.
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Zodiac to Partner with Candy Companies for Limited Edition Bezel Colorways
“By this time next year, we’ll expand even further into the junk food franchises… get ready for the Pink Starburst Seawolf. The Astropop. The Count Chocula GMT… Ecto Cooler… The Hamburglar… Cool Ranch Doritos… iconic names for iconic color sets.
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Synchron Military Diver Reissue
For Synchron's 25th anniversary year, the group decided to release a special tribute - and the very first Synchron-badged dive watch.
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Ep. #209: Watch Servicing Expectations
Kaz and Baird sit down this week and talk watch servicing - specifically what your expectations should be if you've never gotten a watch serviced before. Plus the guys go over when it is and isn't worth servicing a watch, what to look for in a good watch tech, and so much more!
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Braun Gents BN0278 Limited Edition: Iconic Quartz Watch Gets Automatic Treatment
Well, that's one way to ruin an iconic watch. Oh, and don't worry they're already sold out.
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Introducing The New Sinn U1 DS – To Celebrate 60 Years, Sinn Does The Unthinkable
How do you celebrate 60 years? By scratching the piss out of a steel dial, encasing it in a near indestructible case, and selling it to the public. Obviously.
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Timex MK1 Chronograph Review: What Are You Really Buying?
Get clear insight into the pros and cons of the Timex MK1 Chronograph - is it worth it? Are you missing out? All the info you need is here at TBWS!
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Lorier Hydra II Review: New Movement. New Design. Same Hydra
Sometimes it’s risky to change a model. Especially when it’s drastic changes. I think the risk pays off in this instance. With that said, there was something that dug at my mind...
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Lesablier Sport Classic Review: A Cascade of Correct Design Choices
While it may not appeal to everyone, it is clear that a lot of thought has gone into the design of this watch. It isn’t another homage to a classic design, and moreover, it isn’t weird just for the sake of being weird.
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Orient Revives The Iconic Orient World Map Diver
Being faithful to the original while offering visually stunning dial varieties - Orient is continuing to release hit after hit with its "Revival Collection."
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Ep. #208: Revisiting Affordable Mechanical Chronographs
This week Kaz and Mike hope to highlight some of the best options in the mechanical chronograph space. Tune in to hear about the best movements to hunt for, some wacky eBay exercises, and mechanical chronograph watches under $1,000
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Ep. #207: Watch Brands We Know Nothing About: Sea-Gull
This time, Kaz and Mike dig into Sea-Gull, both as a brand and a massive manufacturer of movements supplied all over the world Tune in, and let us know about your experience with Sea-Gull watches.
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Ep. #206: When Does It End..?
What exactly does it look like when someone stops collecting watches and when someone reaches this seemingly ideal goal?
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Ep. #205: Watch Resolutions 2021
Things get fun, things get heavy, and you’ll even hear a few resolutions from the fine folks on the TBWS Slack channel. Tune in, and don’t forget to share your 2021 watch resolutions on the Facebook page and Instagram.