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…
Author: chris_escapementroom
Classically trained grump; my mortal enemy is a goose.
Practice what you preach
I’m tired… another week, another round of tepid “hot” takes. Tudor is a homage of Rolex? Fuuuuuuck where to begin… I mean how can the sister company of one homage the other, and anyway, look at the history. Anyway, that’s not why we are here. I found myself in yet another rant, this time defending… Continue reading Practice what you preach
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
Round table time again: Watches you like but you shouldn’t?
Chris: I suppose a lot of this will be down to personal preference, but it is tiring seeing a constant stream of “What should I buy?” or “is this a good watch?” I could list 100 watches, or 10 watches, of various sizes and budgets, but it’s subjective. Esquire’s “best watches for under £2000” they… Continue reading Round table time again: Watches you like but you shouldn’t?
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
The perils of vintage #94 – or – so you want to buy a vintage watch? The vintage guide none of you asked for…
<This article first appeared on WatchCrunch, but has since gained a life and infamy on its own as it formed the basis for a WatchCrunch YouTube video. It’s 100% made up of my ramblings, and so is only fitting it finds a home here in “The Room”. I hope you enjoy it’s raw, unfiltered flavour…>… Continue reading The perils of vintage #94 – or – so you want to buy a vintage watch? The vintage guide none of you asked for…
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