Parts of a Mechanical Watch Movement – An Illustrated Guide

Well, in this quick guide, I’ll be running through each of the main parts of a mechanical watch movement; to give you a basic understanding of how a wristwatch works.

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ICE Watches Review | A Brand You Probably Forgot Existed

I found myself thinking about this brand the other week and I was wondering if they were still around. It turns out they are and they’ve actually gone through some changes. My question is are these any better now?

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12 Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Homage Watches Worth Considering

I’ve been exploring some viable Blancpain Fifty Fathoms alternatives, that give a similarly classic look and feel for far less money. In this article, I thought I’d also share my research with you, in case you’re hunting one down as well.

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Casio Edifice Review (EFV-110D) | This Watch Has Left Me Speechless

This feels so great that I’m stunned it’s available for so little money. Great job Casio…now please keep this watch around and give it some love!

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Wenger Urban Metropolitan Review – A Better Way to Buy Swiss

For this blog, the lower-cost Wenger brand fits the bill. The specifications looked awesome for the price and very few people online have any decent reviews of this brand, so here’s one worth reading.

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Fossil Coachman Review – Are Fossil Watches Worth The Money?

I figured I’d grab one of their highest-rated models and see what the fuss was about. It’s one of the most requested brands. So, I filtered the search results by average rating and this ‘Coachman Chronograph’ was one of the very top results.

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Vostok Komandirskie Review - The Curious Case of the Vostok ‘Fifty Fathoms’

However, I’d be willing to bet that you’ve never seen this one. Believe it or not, the Russians have had a crack at the famous Swiss design, producing some interesting results. Is it as good as it looks?

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Casio A700 Review | Is This Ultra-Thin Casio Better Than The F-91W?

When browsing Amazon (as part of our recent collaboration), something slightly unexpected cropped up. A great-looking Casio that appeared to have a 6mm thickness. Surely, this has to be a typo?

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Seiko 5 Military Watch Review (SNK809) - How This Watch Gets You Hooked

When it comes to getting newbies into the hobby of watch collecting, I can’t think of many pieces that surpass the Seiko SNK809. This affordable mechanical military field watch has been a best-seller for many years.

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Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph Review | It's Not A Looker In My Eyes

I was totally up for them sending me one of their new releases for review, which was only compounded when I realised Spinnaker was part of Dartmouth Brands who also own the Avi-8 brand.

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Casio MTS-100L-1AVEF Review – The Best Casio Watch For £50?

I’ve been trying this Casio MTS-100L-1AVEF for the last couple of weeks and it’s time to give you the inside scoop on whether this watch lives up to the hype, or if it’s a swing and a miss from Casio.

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Top 10 Cheap Durable Watches (All Under 100 Pounds)

Here is a quick roundup of the best cheap durable watches that are on the market right now. Most of these are available for far below £100 at the time of writing, meaning they’ll hardly break the bank.

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Best Slim Watches For Men (All Under 9mm & Affordable)

As someone with a skinny wrist, I’ve always preferred the feel of a slim watch. Therefore, I’ve compiled a shortlist of the best slim watches for men, which all come in at under 9mm in case depth.

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Nezumi Loews Review - A Racing Chronograph You Can Afford?

Today we’re taking a look at Nezumi, who got in touch with us recently offering to send us their attractive Loews chronograph watch.

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Skagen Ancher Watch Review - Are They A Scandinavian Scam?

Well, in this post, I’m taking my first look at the Skagen Ancher SKW6432, to work out whether they’re worth buying, or if they’re just another Daniel Wellington clone in disguise.

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Casio B640WB-1BEF Review - The Digital Watch Batman Would Love

I’d seen a full blackout retro-look Casio on the site a few months ago and had it sitting on my Amazon wish list. Therefore, I couldn’t help but make that my very first choice.

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Best Seiko Watches Under 200 Dollars (That Look Expensive)

I’ve carefully crafted this list, showcasing a selection of the very best Seiko watches under 200 dollars that you can pick up today. Each watch featured has a unique look and great build quality.

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Boldr Venture Automatic Review | These Field Watches Keep Getting Better!

Boldr emailed me a few weeks ago, asking if I’d like to take a look at some of their watches, I took a glance at the site. What I saw was a list of specifications that lined up exactly with what I would want from a field watch at this price.

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Are Swatch Watches Good? Why I Think Swatch Is Just MEH.

This brand was launched in 1983 and saw tremendous success by capitalising on the quartz crisis of the 1970’s and 80’s with their bright, colourful battery powered fashion watches. 37 years later, they’re very much still here.