Sponsored Post With a bold new direction in watchmaking, the Swiss-made KNOPF NY-405 is designed to make a statement. Crafted to perfection, it exudes unmatched precision, accuracy, and sophistication. Simply put, this watch is built to last. With meticulous attention to detail, it’s perfect for any occasion. KNOPF embodies the pursuit of artistic innovation and engineering excellence. Each timepiece is meticulously crafted with passion and precision, honoring the legacy of Swiss watchmaking. The brand pays homage to the past while blazing a trail into the future, ensuring that each watch sta ..read more

Vaer R1 Oceanracer Chronograph With retro still being all the rage, Vaer has released a new line of retro watches, dubbed the R1 collection. Today I have one of those new models, the R1 Oceanracer Chronograph, using the Vaer lyre lug dive case, in 42mm or 38mm, sapphire crystals, two dial options, and a mecha quartz movement. These watches are inspired by chronographs of the past from the late ’60s and early ’70s, mainly Heuer and Omega models, and these new models are affordable at $399, have a nice pop of color on the dial, and look vintage without looking old. Specifications: 42mm Stain ..read more

Epos 3504 Titanium PVD The Epos 3504 Titanium PVD (official name- Epos 3504 Diver COSC LE) is the latest 500m diver from the Swiss watch brand. Late last year Epos introduced an all-new titanium collection of the Epos 3504, with an all-titanium case, a few different dial colors, and a choice of a bracelet, a nato strap, or a fitted rubber. All of the titanium watches come with a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement, but this limited edition gets an upgrade to COSC. This black beauty also gets draped in black PVD all over, a special wood presentation box, and along with the bracelet, a black an ..read more

Traska Freediver V5 It has taken five years to get the Traska Freediver in for review, and we are now on version 5 or V5 as I will refer to it in this review. After five years, a lot of hype, and a lot of refinement in the watch itself, I have to say this vintage-inspired, dress-diver is a beautiful watch, and I can see why the brand gets the praise it does. This latest iteration comes in four colors, white as shown here, carbon black, mint, and sun-bleached orange (salmon). It is also a spec monster as it has a Miyota 9039 (no date) or 9019 movement, a ceramic bezel insert, a fantastic brac ..read more

Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Original Dive watches these days are everywhere. Almost every watch brand makes one. There are probably more dive watches on the market than anything else. But there are dive or diver-style watches, and then there are ultimate or extreme dive watches. That’s where the Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Original comes in. This watch has a lot going on, and a lot of it isn’t just what you can see. A sapphire bezel, a prominent crown guard, and a sandwich dial. Things we have seen before in one way or another. But this isn’t just your ordinary sandwich dial. And when have you se ..read more

About Vintage 1956 Marine If you like vintage-inspired pieces, well there is a brand dedicated to that, and the About Vintage 1956 Marine is their latest piece. About Vintage is a Danish brand, hailing from Copenhagen, Denmark. It is run by two childhood friends who love watches and wanted to create a brand dedicated to the vintage side of things. And why not? Vintage is in, and it has been in, hell I remember five years ago saying how vintage is all the rage, and it still is. This new dive-style watch measures 41mm, so it is more of a modern size, but the design takes elements of watches fr ..read more

Bernhardt Binnacle Timer As I was preparing this Bernhardt Binnacle Timer review, it occurred to me that next year, Bernhardt, based in North Carolina will be twenty years old. Yes, Bernhardt is one of the OG microbrands and next year they will have been producing watches for two decades. Now keep in mind part of why it just dawned on me as I can’t believe it’s going to be 2025 next year, because in my head it is still like 2002, and the ’90s isn’t 30 years ago! Back to the present though, and late last year Bernhardt released their latest model, using their popular retro case, the Binnalce ..read more

Udone Aquadeep Are you in the market for a large, chunky titanium diver, and Seiko and citizen divers are not doing it for you? Maybe take a look at this Undone Aquadeep. Grade 2 titanium case with a unique case design, 500m water resistant, sapphire, and an NH35 movement for just under $395. While it doesn’t have all the customization options that some Undone watches do, it is a spec monster and while it’s not revolutionary in appearance, it does have a few distinct features to stand out a little.  Specifications: 43mm Case Width (without crown guards and crown) 22m Lug Width 50mm Lu ..read more

Ollech & Wajs M-110 AS The name Ollech & Wajs has been around since 1956 and this Ollech & Wajs M-110 AS is a watch I was not sure I wanted to check out initially. That’s an odd way to start a review intro, but it’s true. I have been eyeing the OW 8001, and I thought this model was the same as the C-1000 Diver with just a slightly different dial and a compass bezel. Well, I couldn’t have been more wrong, and I am delighted to be able to review this beautiful skin diver/military field watch fusion. Yes, this watch is somewhat of an anomaly. It’s a skin diver case, with 300m of wat ..read more

Nivada Grenchen F77 The original Nivada Grenchen F77 was released in 1977. Now, 46 years later, the resurrected Nivada has re-issued the F77, staying pretty close to the original in design, but using modern manufacturing and materials. Heavily inspired by the Genta-Design Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, released just 5 years earlier in 1972, Nivada wasn’t shy about copying it. And now here in 2023, with so many jumping on the Genta design bandwagon, it’s only appropriate that Nivada pull from their back catalog and bring this piece to a present-day audience. Available currently in three colorways ..read more