San Martin SN0133 Review — Vintage Character with Modern Precision
The San Martin SN0133 sits firmly within the brand’s vintage dive series, but it distinguishes itself almost immediately through material choice and execution. This is a diver that looks familiar…
Cascalia Solara Automatic Review — Italian-Influenced Versatility with a High-Beat Heart
The Cascalia Solara Automatic positions itself as a refined yet flexible everyday watch—one that blends Italian-inspired design cues with modern practicality. From the outset, it feels like a watch built…
Tandorio FXD Review — A Titanium Tool Watch with Real Military Intent
The FXD designation has become shorthand for a very specific kind of dive watch: fixed lugs, uncompromising functionality, and a design language rooted in military use rather than recreational diving….
San Martin SN0129 Review — A GMT with Real Attitude
The San Martin SN0129 doesn’t aim to be discreet. From the moment it’s on the wrist, it presents itself as a statement piece—one that happens to be packaged in the…
Addiesdive AD2505 Review — The Brand’s Budget Formula at Its Absolute Peak
The Addiesdive AD2505 feels like a culmination rather than just another release. Everything this brand has been iterating toward over the last few years—strong specifications, confident styling, and aggressive pricing—comes…
San Martin SN0107 Review — A Compact Explorer-Style Homage Refined to Its Core
San Martin has built a reputation on delivering well-finished, specification-rich watches at accessible prices, and the San Martin SN0107 sits squarely within that philosophy. This is an Explorer-style homage, but…
Benyar BY5185 Review — $45 Ultra-Budget Automatic, Fully Aware of Its Compromises
At the extreme low end of the mechanical watch market, expectations need recalibrating. The Benyar BY5185 enters this space unapologetically, carrying a headline price of $45 before tax while offering…
North Edge Anchor Review — The First Step into Mechanical Waters
North Edge is best known for digital instruments—altimeters, hiking watches, and rugged smart-adjacent tools built from plastic and aluminum rather than steel. The North Edge Anchor marks a clear departure…
Militado ML14 Review — A Field Watch That Takes Its Purpose Seriously
A utility watch is never about refinement for refinement’s sake. It exists to serve a function, to survive rough conditions, and to remain legible when circumstances are far from comfortable….
