I try not to give a damn, but so much knowledge has been lost, and there is more to a watch than what you see online…
A hopeless Romantic, I like watches with scars and stories. I am constantly fascinated by what you can pick up with little coin and lots of patience. Vintage-head, tinkerer, and a watch-grump, all wrapped up in steel-plate and powered by an AS ébauche.
Christopher’s Latest Posts
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- It’s a mug’s gameby chris_escapementroomThere are various definitions of “a mug’s game” such as “an activity that will not make you happy or successful” and “a foolish, useless, or ill advised venture.” Watches are,… Continue reading It’s a mug’s game →
- Is this acceptable? I know what you did last Summer, and the Watchbros(tm) are appalled…by chris_escapementroomNo… you are not seeing things, that is a watch. A gaudy looking streetwear drop right? Wrong? It is the product of a sick mind. (Calm down son – Ed).… Continue reading Is this acceptable? I know what you did last Summer, and the Watchbros(tm) are appalled… →
- Critical state watch collecting – what stage are you in?by chris_escapementroomI suppose we’ve all seen the meme… I’ve even seen some videos on it – I mean it is just a meme, so take it with a pinch of salt.… Continue reading Critical state watch collecting – what stage are you in? →
- Round table #18 – vintage triflesby chris_escapementroomChris: Greg had an idea for a vintage round table… How about, vintage desires and vintage regrets? Why you have or have not dipped your toes in? Todd: My vintage… Continue reading Round table #18 – vintage trifles →
- Phoning it in…by chris_escapementroomA little while back my brother-in-law went to a watch shop in London owned by a British microbrand. I will not name names, or locations, out of politeness… Their website… Continue reading Phoning it in… →
- Round Table No. 17 – reflections and projections…by chris_escapementroomChris: New Year, let’s get something going. What was your most worn watch of 2024. What watch would you like to wear more of in 2025, and why? Ryan: I… Continue reading Round Table No. 17 – reflections and projections… →
- Obligatory 2024 retrospective, as management demands.by chris_escapementroomIt’s all the rage at this time of year. Hello again… I’ve been quiet for a while. End of year in my industry is usually a full-on sprint, and this… Continue reading Obligatory 2024 retrospective, as management demands. →
- Round Table No. 15 – defending the indefensible, and Chris starts an argument in an empty room…by chris_escapementroomSherwin: What watch-related trend, brand, and/or hype that you hate? And if you were forced to, how would you defend it?” Chris: I’m not sure this is something I could… Continue reading Round Table No. 15 – defending the indefensible, and Chris starts an argument in an empty room… →
- Talking loud, not saying much (Vaymont Ti Diver review)by chris_escapementroomI played another blinder. Well… I didn’t, a prolific watch consumer on the WatchCrunch platform did, and put many of us onto these. The brand was having a blowout, and… Continue reading Talking loud, not saying much (Vaymont Ti Diver review) →
- Rating the ratedby chris_escapementroomTell me the most underrated watch… No. Try again. Nope; not that one. Definitely not that one. I’ll stop you, because the question is complete bollocks. Pet peeve time: this,… Continue reading Rating the rated →
- All quiet on The Western Frontby chris_escapementroomI’ve been silent haven’t I? In truth, I’ve been busy, and I have had nothing really interesting to say. I’m ok. A little tired. I started a new job recently,… Continue reading All quiet on The Western Front →
- Christopher’s Varying Degree of B*stard Theory for Vintage Watches (2007)by chris_escapementroomI know I gave you all a vintage guide (read it or don’t, it is what it is), but it wouldn’t be a complete study without some sort of hypothesis,… Continue reading Christopher’s Varying Degree of B*stard Theory for Vintage Watches (2007) →
- I want a change of the narrative…by chris_escapementroom… but I don’t think I’m going to get it. Comment time, read into this what you wish. I’ve started to notice a recent uptick in focus on micro, and… Continue reading I want a change of the narrative… →
- “Entry-level!?”by chris_escapementroomSTOP 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… Continue reading “Entry-level!?” →
- The things that matter (Matterhorn Divemaster 300 review)by chris_escapementroomIt’s been a little while since my last proper update, and that was me banging on about homages. I think before that I was reporting my findings on Bremont. Twas… Continue reading The things that matter (Matterhorn Divemaster 300 review) →
- Round Table No. 14: Genta – will we ever move on?by chris_escapementroomChris: Partly inspired by the recent furore over the latest Credor reissue (did you know Genta designed a watch for Seiko?), and mainly by general ennui, let us commit the… Continue reading Round Table No. 14: Genta – will we ever move on? →
- I suppose we have to talk about Bremont…by chris_escapementroomEveryone 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… Continue reading I suppose we have to talk about Bremont… →
- There once was an ugly duckling…by chris_escapementroom… that didn’t grow up into a swan. Look at it. Sometimes you want it to work, but it’s not quite there. Even your favourite brands get it wrong. So… Continue reading There once was an ugly duckling… →
- Talismanicby chris_escapementroomI 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… Continue reading Talismanic →
- Critical mass?by chris_escapementroomIt’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… Continue reading Critical mass? →
- Watches that should be on your radar – part one…by chris_escapementroomI 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… Continue reading Watches that should be on your radar – part one… →
- Practice what you preachby chris_escapementroomI’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… Continue reading Practice what you preach →
- Adventure in misadventure? Luminox Commando Raider Epilogueby chris_escapementroomI 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… Continue reading Adventure in misadventure? Luminox Commando Raider Epilogue →
- Round table time again: Watches you like but you shouldn’t?by chris_escapementroomChris: 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… Continue reading Round table time again: Watches you like but you shouldn’t? →
- Fluva Genève, and the Felsa Bidynatorby chris_escapementroomSounds 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… 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…by chris_escapementroom<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… 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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