Pagani Design PD1819 Review – A TV Dial Chronograph Revival
The Pagani Design PD1819 is a vintage TV dial chronograph inspired by the Omega Speedmaster TV dial layout, and it immediately feels different from the usual budget chronograph formula. It…
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Pagani Design PD1827 Review – A Meca-Quartz Chronograph With Surprises
The Pagani Design PD1827 is a new retro racing chronograph powered by the Seiko VK63 mecha-quartz movement. It has a stainless steel case, seven-link bracelet, screw-down caseback, hardened mineral crystal…
Militado ML03 Review – Classical Cushion Watch With Sapphire
The Militado ML03 is a compact vintage-style dress watch with a cushion stainless steel case, curved sapphire crystal, leather strap, Seiko VD78 quartz movement, and a running seconds sub-dial at…
Starking AM0184A Review – Budget 4Hz Automatic Dress Watch
The Starking AM0184A is a very budget-focused dress watch, but the specification is immediately interesting. Around $50 before tax gets you the leather strap version, while around $60 before tax…
Starking AM0544 Review – Budget Automatic With Sapphire
The Starking AM0544 is a very budget-conscious diver-style watch, but the component list immediately raises interest. For well under $100 before tax, it brings a stainless steel case, sapphire crystal,…
Starking AM0509 Review – A Skeleton Watch With Strong Lume
The Starking AM0509 is the rare skeletonized watch that I actually find useful as a watch, not just as a mechanical display. It has the exposed gears, bridges, and open-worked…
San Martin SN0007 Review – 62MAS Style Diver With Caveats
The San Martin SN0007 is a 62MAS-style diver with the kind of core specification I would normally expect to enjoy from the brand: stainless steel construction, 200 meters of water…
Specht & Söhne HO-1 Review – PRX Style Quartz With Sapphire
The Specht & Söhne HO-1 is a very budget-focused integrated sport watch, but the specification list is surprisingly strong for the price. At around $45 before tax, or $53 in…
Militado ML23 Review – Retro Racing Chronograph With Sapphire
The Militado ML23 is a different kind of release for a brand I usually associate with military-style field watches and compact tool pieces. Here, Militado moves into retro racing chronograph…
Addiesdive AD2099 Review – Quirky Sweep-Seconds Field Watch
The Addiesdive AD2099 is one of the brand’s later ultra-budget releases, and it immediately stands out because of one unusual dial choice. This is a quartz field-style watch powered by…
