Category: Hands-On Reviews

Hands-On Alpina Seastrong Gyre Made From Upcycled Ocean Plastics

The Skinny 44mm AL-525 movement, based on Sellita’s SW-200 Case made from upcycled ocean plastics $1595 (with $100 going to support The National Parks) SCUBA & Mountains About six years ago I bought my first Alpina, and I was struck with how nice the watch was, despite its low price point. I’ve come to believe… Read more »

Hands-On Moser & Cie. Venturer Small Seconds Concept in Arctic Blue

The Skinny 42.8mm Solid Gold Case Manual-wind HMC 327 in-house movement $25,500 A Magical Dial Two women have gasped upon seeing this watch. A third woman said, “Whoh, let me see that,” and her husband said, “Wow, that’s really something.” Typically my watches, which are mostly steel tool affairs, don’t illicit much reaction from women… Read more »

Hands-On Bremont 40mm Supermarine S300 White

The Skinny 40mm Modified ETA 2826 movement $4095 MSRP Dispensing With Objectivity I’m a huge fan of Bremont, and if you want to know why you can read my counterpoint to the negativity the British brand gets from the indie watch scene. I’m also a many-year owner of the black version of the 40mm Supermarine, have included… Read more »

Hands-On Momotaro x Oris Divers 65 Special Edition

The Skinny 40mm – perfect for so many wrists $2200.00 US – given the fit and finish, a perfectly reasonable price Auto-Winding Mechanical ORIS Cal. 733 based on Selita SW-201 – totally solid, easily serviced This Watch Is One of The Very Best Special Edition Diver 65s Of the many Oris Divers 65 collaborative special… Read more »