Pagani Design PD1718 Review — A Panda Chronograph That Finally Gets It Right
Pagani Design has never been shy about ambition, but the Pagani Design PD1718 feels like a moment of clarity rather than excess. This is a watch that leans into the…
$50 – $200
Berny 2845M Review — A Bi-Directional Slide-Rule Meca-Quartz Chrono
Some watches feel ambitious. Others feel complicated. The Berny 2845M feels almost defiant. From the moment it’s on the wrist, this pilot chronograph announces itself as one of the most…
Thorn SHY033 Review — A 50 Fathoms Tribute Done Properly
The market is saturated with Fifty Fathoms–inspired divers. Countless brands have borrowed the silhouette, the proportions, and the promise of rugged underwater capability. Thorn SHY033 enters this crowded space with…
Proxima PX1734 Review — Depth and Restraint With Chronograph Precision
Is it simply human nature to want the most refinement for the least amount of money? Whatever the answer, the Proxima PX1734 makes a compelling case. This chronograph arrives positioned…
Addiesdive AD2515 Review — Compact Dress Proportions with Unexpected Depth
Addiesdive is best known for its tool-forward divers, but the AD2515 marks a clear pivot toward something more refined and compact. This is a lightweight stainless-steel watch that leans dressy…
Addiesdive AD2026 Review — Elegant Restraint in a Budget Daily Wearer
The Addiesdive AD2026 presents itself as a quietly confident watch — one that doesn’t chase attention through excess, but instead earns it through proportion, surface finishing, and thoughtful design choices….
Sugess 1963 Review – A Faithful Mechanical Chronograph with a Vintage Racing Soul
Few budget mechanical chronographs carry a reputation as widespread as the Sugess 1963, and revisiting it through this homage variant reminds us why the formula still works. This model leans…
Pagani Design PD-1692 Review – A Bold, Dangerously Sharp Homage with Everyday Attitude
Pagani Design has never hidden its fondness for reinterpretation, and the Pagani Design PD-1692 embraces that philosophy unapologetically. It is a watch so visually assertive that, “I’d probably pull my…
Pagani Design PD1752 Review – A Refined Day-Date Homage with Everyday Confidence
Pagani Design has earned a reputation for building budget-friendly watches that deliver an impressive blend of value and visual refinement, and the Pagani Design PD1752 continues that trend confidently. Priced…
Hands-On: Addiesdive AD2517 — A Compact Chronograph with Vintage Character
Addiesdive has been steadily expanding its meca-quartz chronograph line-up, and the new AD2517 marks one of the brand’s most refined small-case designs to date. It keeps the familiar retro silhouette…
