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Review: Casio MDV-106 (Duro) A staple of an affordable watch collection, but is it really that good?
Review Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4 out of 5) The more I get into watch collecting and watch reviewing, the more I hear—and even use—certain terms and […]
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My Journey Part 4: AliExpress
My Journey Part 4: The AliExpress Conundrum At some point during every watch collecting journey, you will hear the words “AliExpress watch.” It may be […]
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Guides: 12 Great Microbrand Watches Under £200
12 amazing microbrand watches for less than £200. The microbrand watch scene is thriving, proving that exceptional quality doesn’t require a four-figure budget. From rugged […]
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Review: Farr + Swit – Mixtape Vol. 1
Review: Farr + Swit Retro Digital Mixtape Vol. 1 – A mixtape masterpiece or one to tape over? Review Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½☆ (3½ out of 5) […]
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Review: Casio EFK-100D-7A
Review: CASIO EFK-100D-7A – The first automatic from Casio was it a triumph or tragedy? Note: I appreciate that this is a late-to-the-party review, as […]
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Review: Chrono Shine Ultimate Watch Restoration Kit
Review: Chrono Shine Ultimate Watch Restoration Kit – Patience Optional: Can an Everyday Collector Restore Vintage Watches with Chrono Shine? Note: A little disclaimer before […]
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Review: Walker & Crown Memphis Beat
Review: The Memphis Beat by Walker & Crown – The 80’s called; is it a future classic or a one-hit […]
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Review: Ricochet Mr Jones Watches
Review: Ricochet by Mr Jones Watches – Art meets horology, is it a masterpiece or disaster-piece? Review Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4 Out of 5) It’s always […]
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Review: Namica Okami Kanji
Review: The Namica Okami Kanji – From top of the wishlist to the wrist, has it been worth the wait? Review Score ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (4½ out […]
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Review: Golby Coastal
Review: The Golby Coastal Anniversary Edition – The 36mm Watch That Completely Flipped My Perspective Review Score ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (4½ out of 5) Golby was one […]
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The Journey Part 3
My Journey Part 3: Affordable Classics The Gateway Tier: Why the Best Place to Start Your Watch Journey is at the Beginning Back in Part […]
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Review: Timex Expedition North Sierra
Review: Timex Expedition North Sierra – Am I missing something, or is this watch just OK? Review Score ⭐⭐½☆☆ (2½/5) I was looking for a […]
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Review: Citizen Tsuyosa (NJ0159-86X)
Review: Citizen Tsuyosa – A perfect entry-level automatic, or is it over hyped? Review Score ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) Google “affordable automatic watches” and a familiar list […]
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My Journey Part 14
My Journey Part 14: The Great Social Media Experiment The road from a few watch photos to a watch-blog website. I was chatting with a […]
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Review: Farr + Swit Gamer 8-Bit
Review: Farr + Swit 8 Gamer 8-Bit – Nostalgia on the wrist, no cartridge blowing required. Review Score ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) At first glance, the Farr […]
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Review: Retrovivo RV01
Review: Retrovivo RV01 – Is this a retro-inspired microbrand classic for less than £200? Review Score ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (4½/5) What makes a watch good, or even […]
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My Journey Part 2
My Journey Part 2: Sometimes, watches aren’t about specs or status. They are about memories. In part one of my journey, I talked about a […]
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The WatchIt! Haul: Breaking Down My 3 New Additions
My Journey Part 13: The WatchIt! Haul. Breaking Down the 3 New Additions I picked up at Watchit! As I mentioned in my main WatchIt! […]
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My Top 5 Standout Watches from WatchIt! Watch Fair 2026
My Top 5 Watches from Watchit! Watch fair 2026 With 52 incredible independent and microbrand exhibitors packed into the voco St. John’s Hotel in Solihull, […]
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Review: Watchit! Watch Fair
Review: WatchIt! Watch Fair – Hit or Miss? Reflecting on the Midlands’ Biggest Watch Event Having never attended a watch fair before, I didn’t really […]
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Review: Casio MTD-130d
Review: Casio MTD-130d – Does the Duro have a rival? Review Score ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) The Casio MTD-130D-7A is one of those watches that reminds you […]
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Review: Phorcydes PH-4B
Review: Phorcydes PH-4B – Is this the lume master of affordable watches? Review Score ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) The Phorcydes PH-4B is a vintage-inspired skin diver that […]
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Watchology 101: A guide to watch types
Field Watch Field watches are built for reliability, legibility and durability in demanding conditions. These are the watches built to last and survive all that […]
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Five Great Watches for Under £50
Five best watches under £50. You don’t need to spend hundreds of pounds to enjoy wearing a watch. A great watch can be found at […]
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My Journey Part 1: How it all began
Welcome to This Watch Journey. Part 1 tells the story of how I got into watches and the 3 watches that set me on the […]
