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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- 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… →
- 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 →
- Typical Christopher content…by chris_escapementroomIt 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… Continue reading Typical Christopher content… →
- When you don’t follow your own adviceby chris_escapementroomYou 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… Continue reading When you don’t follow your own advice →
- 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 →
- Sincerityby chris_escapementroomIt’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… Continue reading Sincerity →
- 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… →
- 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? →
- 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 →
- “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!?” →
- 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? →
- 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 →
- 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… →
- It’s ok to admit that you have a type.by chris_escapementroomAs per the title, it is ok to admit that you have a type. You have a default goto, you just might not be aware. I did the classic mistake;… Continue reading It’s ok to admit that you have a type. →
- A study in “meh”by chris_escapementroomSometimes you just don’t know what to do with a watch… you take a punt, you think it might pay-off, you think you might be able to pull it off,… Continue reading A study in “meh” →
- 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) →
- 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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