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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- 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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