Formex Essence Leggera
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by Brice WAGNER
1y ago
I’ve had my eyes on the Formex Essence Leggera since the first version has been announced, a few years ago. While I really enjoy the “standard” Essence and its fantastic Dégradé dial, I was thrilled when Formex offered to loan me 2 Leggeras for a review. Formex Essence Leggera 43mm Electric Blue and Formex Essence Leggera 41mm Cool Grey The specs CASE Diameter: 43mm or 41mm Height: 11mm Lug width: 22mm Lug-to-lug: 49mm for the 43mm / 46.4mm for the 41mm Water resistance: 10 bar (100 meters / 330 feet) Weight: 50g (case only) for the 43mm / 40g (case only) for the 41mm MATERIAL Bezel: Zirconi ..read more
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Signum Cuba Sandstone
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by Dean Lahbil
2y ago
For those familiar with the watches offered by Kyle, the creator of the brand Straton Watches, you should know that he created a second brand in order to offer watches whose dials are made from natural materials. It is a diver of this new brand that I have the pleasure to make you discover. The Brand As I said in my introduction, Kyle has taken on the challenge of creating a new brand. I speak of challenge because I was able to realize that it is already very complicated to make a watch brand live, but daring to propose a second one is even more challenging! It is under the name of Signum Wat ..read more
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Hanhart Pioneer TwinControl
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by Brice WAGNER
2y ago
If there is one historical watch brand we do not hear enough about it is the German company Hanhart! The brand was founded in Switzerland in 1882 (before moving to Germany 20 years later) so it will celebrate its 140th anniversary this year. Today I’m reviewing the Pioneer TwinControl, a watch released after Baselworld 2011 and based on the historical chonographs produced by Hanhart. The specs MOVEMENT Automatic chronograph movement HAN3809 Basis: ETA7750 with La Joux-Perret module Asymmetrical button arrangement 28,800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz, 28 jewels Power reserve of min. 42 hours DI ..read more
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IRON WATCH VI OP
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by Dean Lahbil
2y ago
While some brands make the choice of innovation, others, on the contrary, prefer homage watches with more or less success. With all due respect to some, tribute watches have found their place in the watchmaking market and I would even say that these watches bring visibility and therefore a much more important «advertising» to luxury brands.  I will review for you a watch of the brand Ironwatch, belonging to the WR Watches group. The Brand WR WATCHES has decided to broadcast different brands that are all offering tribute watches. We will of course find tributes to the Rolex brand but as ..read more
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SEVENFRIDAY T2/04
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by Brice WAGNER
2y ago
SEVENFRIDAY’s new T2/04 harks back to a time of fine craftsmanship & modern styles. A time of great positivity when anything was possible. Art Deco as it is known is characterized by bold geometric shapes. That boldness starts underneath the T-ART’s special grey semi-transparent dial made of eyewear lens material. There you will discover skeletonized elements have been underlaid in distinctive patterns giving it that unmistakable architectural structure. But the Art Deco style is carried further throughout the five-layered dial. The bevelled inner circle in brushed galvanic gold features ..read more
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RZE Fortitude
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by Brice WAGNER
2y ago
The guys at RZE are building and engineering tools for the everyday adventurer. Whether it’s diving watches, field watches, chronographs or pilot watches, you’ll definitely find the style you’re looking for! I propose you to discover here the Fortitude in its Nimbusgrey version. The specs 41mm case width 12.5mm case thickness 47mm case length /lug-to-lug 20mm lug width tapers to 16mm at buckle Weight: 110-120g (with bracelet) Solid Titanium with ULTRAHex Coating (up to ~1200Hv hardness) Antimagnetic cage for up to 20,000A/m resistance SII NH35A Automatic Movement 100m (330ft) / 10ATM Screw-d ..read more
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Epos Sportive Diver
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by Brice WAGNER
2y ago
When I see people searching for divewatches, the main criteria are generally Stainless Steel case, 42/43mm, strong lume and >200m WR. The Epos Sportive Diver is checking all the boxes! The specs Case Material: Stainless Steel / Ceramic Bezel Diameter: 43 mm Thickness: 14.5 mm Lugs: 25 mm Front Crystal: Scratch-Resistant Curved Sapphire Back: Stainless Steel Water Resistance: 50 ATM Dial Color: Black Execution: Sandblasted Hour Markers: Index / Arab Applied Movement Base Movement: ETA 2824 Type: Automatic Execution: Standard Date Functions: Date Straps Stainless Steel bracelet / Foldi ..read more
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Squale Matic Satin Orange
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by Brice WAGNER
2y ago
The Squale brand was created in Switzerland by the von Büren family in the 1950s. The aim was to create diving watches that were reliable, solid and of very good quality. Almost 70 years later, this objective has not changed, and Squale continues to produce diving watches that are unanimously recognized. Today I’m reviewing the Squale Matic Satin Orange, a model whose design pays tribute to the first divers of the brand, while bringing a contemporary touch, especially thanks to a diameter of 44mm. The specs Width: 44mm Glass: domed sapphire crystal with AR coating Material: Stainless steel w ..read more
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Formex Field
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by Brice WAGNER
2y ago
Together with dive watches, field watches have always been among the most popular ones. They are appreciated for their reduced thickness, their robustness and discretion. When a well-known brand like Formex decides to enter this niche, it’s with some excitement that I was waiting to see the result, and I wasn’t disappointed! Here is a review of the brand new Formex Field. The specs Movement: Self-winding Sellita SW200-1 with date, 41h power reserve Case: Titanium grade 2 with sandblasted finishing Glass: Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment Dial: recessed numbers ..read more
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Davosa Trailmaster
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by Brice WAGNER
2y ago
The world of affordable watches stamped “swiss made” isn’t that big, and Davosa is certainly one of their major actors who’s been providing quality watches for a long time. The trailmaster is the first Davosa we’re reviewing on AWDO, but it’s likely that more will follow! The specs Length: 47.25 mm Thickness: 12.8 mm Width: 42 mm Lug size: 22 mm Movement: automatic, DAV 3022 (ETA 2836) Water resistance: 10 ATM Dial color: blue Luminosity: SuperLumiNova Crown: screw-down Case: all stainless steel Crystal: anti-glare Functions: date, weekday Numerals: indices Case back: transparent, screw-in S ..read more
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