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…
WM Watch WM220 Review – Limited Edition Dunhuang Series Heritage Diver
The WM Watch WM220 is a rare example of genuine originality on a platform often known for homages. WM Watch has leaned fully into cultural storytelling with this Dun Huang–themed…
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…
North Edge Triton Review – Too Good To Be True? Solar Power and Stainless Steel for $45
The North Edge Triton presents an unusually aggressive spec sheet for a watch priced around $45 before tax. A solar-powered movement, a claimed 300 m water-resistance rating, a full stainless-steel…
Watchdives WD0003C Review – Beautifully Overengineered Elementum Dial
The Watchdives WD0003C sits in the brand’s growing range of dress-leaning, texture-focused watches. Rather than taking inspiration from vintage field watches or traditional divers, this model leans into modern dial…
Top 10 AliExpress Automatic Watches in 2025 – Under $200
Every year the budget automatic watches market gets more competitive, but 2025 feels like a tipping point. Brands across AliExpress are now delivering specs that would’ve been unthinkable at this…
