Category Archives: Watches

Invicta Pro Diver James Bond Watch

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Wilson

Fictional MI6 secret agent James Bond, as both the literary character and the Sean Connery film version, has fascinated me for much of my spyless adult existence. In keeping with my homage watch theme, I decided to make a 007-inspired … Continue reading →

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Seiko SSB031–My Moonwatch

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Wilson

On my sixth birthday, I was in Hawaii at my grandparents house watching the live launch of a manned Apollo mission to space on a black and white TV. It seemed like the whole nation, or at least what I … Continue reading →

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Minuteman Watches Independence Model

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Wilson

Minuteman Watches has a new 2016 model coming to the market: the Independence.  Designed by Chris Wiegand, who owns both Wiegand Custom Watches and the Lum-Tec Watch Company, the Independence will be proudly assembled in Mentor, Ohio. For those of … Continue reading →

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Smith & Bradley Springfield Classic Field Watch on Kickstarter

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Wilson

Ryan Bradley and Jerommie Smith are at it again.  The founders of Smith & Bradley Watches have a Kickstarter project underway right now with a goal to fund the Springfield Classic Field Watch.  This watch is their take on a storied … Continue reading →

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Devon Works Star Wars Watch

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Wilson

Devon Works, a design studio on Coruscant (okay, L.A.), has come out with a timepiece worthy of a Grand Moff.  Their Star Wars watch is an impressive piece of technology that will be available to the select few who possess … Continue reading →

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Seiko 5 Sports SNZF17 Sea Urchin Review

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Wilson

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner has a mystique all its own.  Since 1953, regardless of its reference number, the Submariner has commanded the attention of both professionals and poseurs.  I cannot afford one.  Fortunately, there are many solid homages to … Continue reading →

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Tesla Watch from ThinkGeek

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Wilson

ThinkGeek.com has imagined a perfect send up to the Steampunk movement with its Tesla Watch, inspired by turn-of-the-century Serbian American inventor/engineer/physicist Nikola Tesla (not the car company named for him).  This watch’s analog engine appearance is mesmerizing. The Tesla’s main … Continue reading →

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Vostok Komandirskie Watch Review

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Wilson

There is an antiques alley a few blocks from my house.  Clustered there are small shops and garages that during one Sunday a month become an outdoor plaza for buyers of furniture, paintings, and nicknacks. One such Sunday, my wife … Continue reading →

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weBBem Traveler Watch Review

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Wilson

“Time for an Adventure.”  weBBem Watches’ slogan fairly dares you to travel into your own brand of jungle with one of their well-thought-out timepieces.  Whether urban or Amazonian, the environment will be just fine for this robust watch and strap … Continue reading →

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SHOT Show 2015 Starts Monday!

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Wilson

I will be returning to SHOT Show to troll about, looking for new knives, watches, and other cool toys.  Since my freelance writing duties are spread across a few different venues, bear with me as I try to sift through … Continue reading →

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