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Mitch Mason Watches Chronicle Watch Review - They Call this a Beater Watch?

Mitch Mason Watches Chronicle Watch Review - They Call this a Beater Watch?

Nick Lehner

The first line of text on the Mitch Mason website says that the Chronicle is "the perfect daily beater." After a week of wear, did it turn out to be a beater? Keep reading to find out.

Mitch Mason Watches Chronicle Watch Review - They Call this a Beater Watch?

Nick Lehner

The first line of text on the Mitch Mason website says that the Chronicle is "the perfect daily beater." After a week of wear, did it turn out to be a beater? Keep reading to find out.

Seiko Prospex "Safari Tuna" Watch Review (SBDY059, SRPE29K1) - What's Wrong with being Fashionable?

Seiko Prospex "Safari Tuna" Watch Review (SBDY059, SRPE29K1) - What's Wrong with being Fashionable?

Nick Lehner

If the Tuna shape wasn't polarizing enough, the color will definitely divide people. A few of my friends actually accused me of buying a fashion watch, but I went for it anyway. Did it hold up to the Prospex reputation, or did Seiko put form before function?  Keep reading to find out!

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Seiko Prospex "Safari Tuna" Watch Review (SBDY059, SRPE29K1) - What's Wrong with being Fashionable?

Nick Lehner

If the Tuna shape wasn't polarizing enough, the color will definitely divide people. A few of my friends actually accused me of buying a fashion watch, but I went for it anyway. Did it hold up to the Prospex reputation, or did Seiko put form before function?  Keep reading to find out!

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TRIWA Humanium 39 Watch Review - A Watch from the Black Market (with a Warranty)

TRIWA Humanium 39 Watch Review - A Watch from the Black Market (with a Warranty)

Nick Lehner

Humanium supports programs in El Salvador, which to date have removed almost 6000 illegal weapons from circulation. The first weapons destruction activity in 2016 alone resulted in 1 ton of Humanium metal being produced. That metal is then "upcycled" into functional products such as TRIWA's Humanium watches.

TRIWA Humanium 39 Watch Review - A Watch from the Black Market (with a Warranty)

Nick Lehner

Humanium supports programs in El Salvador, which to date have removed almost 6000 illegal weapons from circulation. The first weapons destruction activity in 2016 alone resulted in 1 ton of Humanium metal being produced. That metal is then "upcycled" into functional products such as TRIWA's Humanium watches.

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Grande Date (WAH1011) Watch Review – Overpriced or the Perfect Grab and Go watch?

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Grande Date (WAH1011) Watch Review – Overpriced or the Perfect Grab and Go watch?

Nick Lehner

Before I became seriously interested in watches, I wanted a TAG Heuer Formula 1. Later, when I became more knowledgeable about watches, I realized the error of my ignorance and quickly dismissed it as a basic quartz watch with a fancy brand name. It wasn’t until I wore it for a few days that I started to appreciate it...

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TAG Heuer Formula 1 Grande Date (WAH1011) Watch Review – Overpriced or the Perfect Grab and Go watch?

Nick Lehner

Before I became seriously interested in watches, I wanted a TAG Heuer Formula 1. Later, when I became more knowledgeable about watches, I realized the error of my ignorance and quickly dismissed it as a basic quartz watch with a fancy brand name. It wasn’t until I wore it for a few days that I started to appreciate it...

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Perrelet Seacraft GMT (A1055) Watch Review – The Best Travel Watch You’ve Never Heard Of

Perrelet Seacraft GMT (A1055) Watch Review – The Best Travel Watch You’ve Never Heard Of

Nick Lehner

If you’ve been a watch nerd for long enough, you’re probably familiar with the phrase “true GMT.”  After an Omega GMT purchase fell through, a Perrelet Seacraft with a black dial popped up. I had never seen one for sale used before, and this one was at quite a good price. Click to find out how it was.

Perrelet Seacraft GMT (A1055) Watch Review – The Best Travel Watch You’ve Never Heard Of

Nick Lehner

If you’ve been a watch nerd for long enough, you’re probably familiar with the phrase “true GMT.”  After an Omega GMT purchase fell through, a Perrelet Seacraft with a black dial popped up. I had never seen one for sale used before, and this one was at quite a good price. Click to find out how it was.

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph (2210.50.00) Watch Review - My Wedding Watch!

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph (2210.50.00) Watch Review - My Wedding Watch!

Nick Lehner

Why am I reviewing a watch that is not a new release, and actually was replaced years ago with a newer model? Because I thought that reviewing the most special watch in my collection would be a good first article for WatchCharts.

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Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph (2210.50.00) Watch Review - My Wedding Watch!

Nick Lehner

Why am I reviewing a watch that is not a new release, and actually was replaced years ago with a newer model? Because I thought that reviewing the most special watch in my collection would be a good first article for WatchCharts.

3 comments