Everyone else is. Or was. I understand… it was a bit of a shock when they seemingly rebranded, relaunched, and reset, but there was always something (to me) under the surface that was not quite clicking. Be it before, during, or after, I have always found Bremont to be a little bit of an oddball.… Continue reading I suppose we have to talk about Bremont…
Author: chris_escapementroom
Classically trained arsehole; my mortal enemy is a goose.
Talismanic
I know I have a type (30mm 1940s sub-second 15J mechanical Swiss jobber), but that wasn't always the case. For a long period of time around 10-12 years ago I was obsessed with vintage "divers and drivers" as I used to call them. I had a mad Orient phase, I bought a rare Scuba Amfibia… Continue reading Talismanic
Typical Christopher content…
It seems odd to review a vintage watch, I mean, what does it have to prove? Plus, it’s not exactly easy to obtain is it... OMGHAI2U where can I get that exact model!? I’ve waxed lyrical on vintage an obscene number of times on this platform, and I’ve often been the first (or second) to… Continue reading Typical Christopher content…
When you don’t follow your own advice
You may have read my vintage guide (and apologies if you have, it is essentially the ramblings of a mad man). What do I always say? Pop the back. Never buy without seeing the movement. Buy the seller not the watch. I add one of my own rules to the mix: no more fixer-uppers. I‘ve… Continue reading When you don’t follow your own advice
Fluva Genève, and the Felsa Bidynator
Sounds like a Harry Potter book doesn’t it… Despite the recent Seiko acquisition, and whatever else I’ve been moaning about, I did also start re-wearing this lovely little Fluva. This is a little sweety, powered by a Felsa 690 Bidynator. Fluva is a brand trademarked in Geneva, 1949, by J. D. Klopmann. Klopmann also registered… Continue reading Fluva Genève, and the Felsa Bidynator
Sincerity
It’s been a while - I doubt I’ve been missed. I’m pretty sure Ryan and Greg have been keeping you entertained, so that’s good. I’ll be honest, I’d grown a little tired of ticking and tocking until recently. Sometimes a change of scenery is good, as is a rest. Sometimes you just need to hang… Continue reading Sincerity
Watches that should be on your radar – part one…
I have been debating about posting something like this because it is completely subjective, but as year-end comes around with the usual shallow dives into horology, and a potential Chrono24 best of 2023 list that will no doubt feature an Omega, a Rolex, and (shock-horror) a Cartier as their highlights, maybe you want a little… Continue reading Watches that should be on your radar – part one…
Critical mass?
It’s that time of year again… top 10s and best/worst of the year. December is a good time for a retrospective, but I think it might be time for a different sort of reflection. I bought a couple of “new” watches this year - within reason. I am a voracious consumer of the antique and… Continue reading Critical mass?
Adventure in misadventure? Luminox Commando Raider Epilogue
I will apologise in advance for what might be a particularly candid entry in the TER content canon, but I feel I probably should follow up on something Watch-Crunchy… but not via the platform as it really would not be their sort of thing. I “reviewed” an adventure watch recently, but it was more to… Continue reading Adventure in misadventure? Luminox Commando Raider Epilogue
“Entry-level!?”
STOP CALLING ANYTHING MORE THAN $1000 ENTRY-LEVEL YOU ELITIST SNOBS! You know who you are. Anyone can put a watch on their wrist, you do not require an ‘ology to do so. If you can afford it, you can roll into a high-end boutique, put your name on a list, and maybe in a decent… Continue reading “Entry-level!?”
The Escapement Room 