Sitting down and commencing a hands-on review of one of the world’s best and most iconic tool watches from the crown is a daunting task. Plenty of thoughts, memories, and emotions begin to brew, and I find myself wondering which of the most important aspects of the modern Explorer II I should discuss. There’s also […] The post Rolex Explorer II Polar Ref. 226570: The Last Luxury Tool Watch appeared first on WatchReviewBlog ..read more

In an industry full of heritage re-issues, slow incremental design changes, and at times less than inspiring startup brands – it’s a breath of fresh air to sit back and enjoy the creations from a brand such as Mr Jones Watches based out of London, UK. The watch we have on-hand for review today is […] The post Mr Jones Watches The Golden Hour Inspired by the English Garden appeared first on WatchReviewBlog ..read more

Seiko never ceases to amaze me, and there’s good reason why they’ve built up such a substantial following of watch enthusiast, and even some who enjoy solely collecting Seiko. Today I have the pleasure of going hands-on with their Marinemaster 1965 Ref. SJE099 which is the lovely light blue dial and dark navy blue bezel […] The post Hands-On: Seiko Prospex Marinemaster 1965 Ref. SJE099 appeared first on WatchReviewBlog ..read more

A Monday morning watch review takes a long time to gear up for us at the WatchReviewBlog. Two coffee’s, a Euro’s match, and a very intriguing watch is the minimum it takes to get our creative writing juices flowing. Luckily we’ve had the new Amida Digitrend Take Off Edition in hand for the past couple […] The post The Amida Digitrend: Hands-On with a Prism Display Driver’s Watch appeared first on WatchReviewBlog ..read more

I walked into the office this morning, and noticed a rather large build up of watches for review, with boxes stacked on-top of each other neatly grazing the wall. An unusual sight for the beginning of summer when watch brands tend to slow down the distribution of review samples. Could there be a reason for […] The post Discovering the Bremont Terra Nova Power Reserve on Wrist in the Real World appeared first on WatchReviewBlog ..read more

Mido has been making headwinds lately with popular releases such as the Ocean Star Decompression World Timer, and their recently released Multifort TV Big Date. High profile releases like these ones are starting to bring some much needed attention to their bread and butter offerings like their new Ocean Star GMT we’re reviewing today. Where […] The post Hands-On: The New Mido Ocean Star GMT Travel Diver appeared first on WatchReviewBlog ..read more

As a watch reviewer and industry journalist for many years now, it’s become customary for me to be curious but at times apprehensive about reviewing a new watch from a relatively unknown startup brand. While some watch publication outlets are currently reviewing their 300th Speedmaster, today on the WRB we’re going hands on with the […] The post Startup Diver Concept: The Nove Marine M001-07 appeared first on WatchReviewBlog ..read more

Oris is certainly one of my favorite accessible Swiss watch brands. Like many of you, I also appreciate a watch brand that not only has a solid heritage and reputation, but a brand that has remained independent throughout all these years. The new Aquis Date that we’re reviewing here is a culmination of the above, […] The post On-Wrist with the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle appeared first on WatchReviewBlog ..read more

Whether it’s day or night, above ground or below the sea, the latest collaboration between Bremont and Bamford Watch Department will catch your eye. The Aurora is a new version of the Bremont S502 Supermarine, a purpose-built, military-inspired GMT watch with serious dive credentials. Generous amounts of neon-green Super-LumiNova lume immediately separate this limited edition […] The post Hands-On with the Galactic Bremont X Bamford Aurora Supermarine GMT appeared first on WatchReviewBlog ..read more

Ball watches have always retained an interesting place in the world of watches. I’ve always been enamoured by their peculiar brand name, one that has been reminiscent of humorous synonyms. Well, today they’re finally jumping into the integrated bracelet game with their new Roadmaster M Perseverer. It’s really too bad this wasn’t released a few […] The post Ball Goes Integrated with the Roadmaster M Perseverer appeared first on WatchReviewBlog ..read more