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Have you ever played the game Bio-Shock? If you have, you will easily be able to connect the dots on this one. The Retrowerk German Dive watch with compass is such a killer vintage, stylized piece, that is the only way I can really describe it. It is Bio-Shock-ey!
I love the styling of all of the Retrowerk models, but this one is by far my favorite. The size of the watch is massive, the presentation is impressive, and the finish is killer. The compass on this model is removable which is a great feature AND it makes wearing it a little more friendly. With the compass this watch is about 25mm thick! It's 17mm without the compass.
The case of this Retrowerk is 316L Stainless steel with a brushed Bronze finish that I love. I really want to get my hands on a Panerai Submersible 1950 with the bronze case... but we will have to get to that one later. ll of the Retrowerk models house Rhonda Swiss made movements and use high quality straps, buckles and components. In my opinion, these watches offer a killer look for the money, and a terrific quality for the $600 - $1200 price tag.
Well guys, I finally got the lead out and put another video together. This start to the year has been insanely busy and I have been a little short on time. The good news is, it looks like things are mellowing out and I can get back to having a little fun! Now, part of my fun includes doing these reviews and posting video. What can I say, I'm a nerd. I enjoy talking about watches as much as the other stuff my wife thinks is nerdy. She doesn't know any better, but that's not I fight I can ever hope to win.
So...... I digress.
The Ziiro Aurora. It's a killer watch and I have really enjoyed having it as part of my collection. Here is the video. I hope you enjoy it and get one of your very own.
Welcome back. So I wouldn't say that I got an overwhelming amount of questions... but I did get a few in regards to my review of the Ziiiro Gravity Ocean. The main question that I heard was "How easy is it to clean? I am considering the white one and want to know if it will be difficult to keep clean."
I didn't have a good answer other than, "well mine looks good... But it's blue" so how is that helpfully of someone who wants a white one? Um, uh, it's not! Soooooo I have purchased the Ziiiro Aurora in the Snow color. I LOVE my Gravity, and I think it will be cool to interchange the two completely different faces in the different colored straps. I will be wearing the Ziiro Aurora Snow for the next few weeks and reporting back. I hope it stays as clean looking as the Ocean, buy only real life "field testing" will let us know for sure.
Check this out. This House of Graff MasterGraff Skeleton Watch is an amazing example of pushing design boundaries. The article below has some good information on this watch. I just think it is cool looking and wanted to share it with you!
Gentelmen,
I am so geeked out of my mind to review the Kisai Seven from Tokyoflash! This is one on the coolest LED designs I have seen in quite a while. Tokyoflash is one of those companies that is truly innovative when it comes to creating unique, funky, awesome, cool, wearable conversation starters. The Kisai Seven is no exception. This design was originally posted like a year ago on the Tokyoflash design blog, and has finally come to life. Good work Scott from the UK.
Blog reader & watch designer, Scott Galloway from the UK says:
I remember
seeing the design challenge for the first time and my only goal was to
try and get a design on it. So I sat at my laptop and thought “ok, what
would I want on my wrist?”. I love all kinds of science fiction; it’s a
massive part of who I am. I also wanted something that would light up
and stand out like nothing before it. I don’t mind getting attention now
and again, and nothing sets the standard better than my Pimp’in Aint
Easy watch. So that was my brief, sci-fi + pimp’in!
I
genuinely couldn’t believe it when my design appeared on the blog. That
was it as far as I was concerned, job done. However I couldn’t have
been more wrong as it turned out to be only the start. So many websites
picked up on the design and the comments were truly incredible.
Even
now, a year on, I still can’t quite believe it. I’d like to say a
massive THANK YOU to everyone who voted or left a comment, and of course
to everyone at Tokyoflash Japan, for making my design a reality.
Thank you Scott for an awesome watch!
So here are the basics that I didn't get into on the video, but are easily found on the Tokyoflash site.The watch has a hard plastic case that wraps comfortably around the wrist. Inlaid in said plastic are LED tracks with a smoked plastic cover. When not lit, this gives the watch a super sleek, futurist look. When lit, they are really bright! The Kisai Seven has a rechargeable battery which is a plus.... I think. I don't know how long a full charge will last or the full life of the battery, but I will keep you updated.Here are some pictures I took of my watch so you can get a closer look at some of the detail on the piece. I hope you enjoy the review, and remember to sign up for the Chrono-Commentary VIP. until next time....
This is Memento Mori by Fiona Kruger Sooooooooo cool! I cant wait to get more info on this watch. I will keep everyone up to date the best I can. Hopefully I can get my hands on one for a full review.
Fiona krüger, a recent graduate of ECAL/university of arts and design lausanne from the master in luxury industry and design
has created 'Memento Mori' for her thesis project. the timepiece reinterprets the theme of mortality in watch-making.
the luxury watch appreciates both the mexican imagery of dia de los muertos and the 17th century watch of mary queen of scotts
with a human skull detailed with decorative, gold metalwork. the skeletal form of the the faceplate is formed by layering,
by which the intricate nature of a mechanical watch is reinforced.
the case is fashioned from solid silver and mineral hand cut glass and is engraved by hand as well. the dial is made from gold
and rhodium plated brass which has been laser cut and engraved. blued steel hands of the clock move by a ETA 2824 mechanism
over the skull watch face. 'momento mori' is fastened to one's wrist by a blued calf leather band with a silver buckle
Gentlemen,
Welcome back. So I will be doing a short series of "How To" videos showing you how to do basic at home repairs and and adjustments to your watches. I AM using the kit that you can sign up to win, so do that, it comes in handy. In this video, I am using a Rolex Date Just to show you how to remove links, and make smaller adjustments on the buckle. Now, you can use the same methods for any time piece that has screw in pins. There are several high end brands like Breitling, Omega, Panerai,Zenith (you get the idea)that use this type of pin. There are also some brands like Toy, Diesel, and Fossil that are using a similar pin.
Ok, so as a jeweler, I have to strongly recommend that you take your watch in to a professional. However, if you don't have a jeweler, a jeweler won't work on your watch, you just don't or won't take it in, or just want to do it yourself..... here you go. I hope this is helpful. I will get some new ones out and all of these videos will be archived in the "How To" tab at the top.
Until next time.....
