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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 phrases to describe timepieces: phrases like “Super Affordable,” “Real Value for Money,” and “A Spec […]
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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) I strongly believe digital watches are a staple of a balanced and versatile watch collection. […]
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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 the original EFK100 was released back in 2025. Casio has since updated this version with […]
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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 great when a watch brand breaks the mould of conventional timekeeping, finding inventive ways to […]
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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 of 5) The deeper you get into the watch hobby, the more brands you discover, […]
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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 of the first names I stumbled upon when diving into the world of British microbrands. […]
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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 watch to take to Download Festival. I wanted something super affordable, something that could get […]
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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 of staples will inevitably pop up: the Seiko 5, the Orient Bambino, and the Citizen […]
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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 + Swit Gamer 8-Bit feels like a pure hit of childhood nostalgia—a “Wrist Entertainment System” […]
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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 great? For me, it’s not always about bleeding-edge movements and top-tier specifications. It’s about the […]
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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 know what to expect. Needless to say, I was completely blown away by the WatchIt! […]
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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 why Casio remains a dominant force in the affordable watch market. Combining a striking silver […]
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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 combines retro styling with modern specifications. Its standout feature is the lume delivered by the […]
