Skywatch Carbon Fiber Chronograph

Gentleman, Welcome back to ChronoCommentary.

The team at Skywatch was kind enough to send me one of their amazing watches to check out, try on, poke around and review for you. At a glance, it looks like everything I had been hoping for in fashionable dive watch. I came across Skywatch nearly a year ago and had been going back and fourth on if I was going to purchase on or not. Don't get me wrong, the price on these is great! Starting at $295 for the three hand models and $395 for the chronographs isn't bad at all. 

So below are photos that I took (thanks iPhone) and a press release that Skywatch sent to me. I hope that you find this useful, and I will have a video review for you guys by the end of the weekend.

Skywatch timepieces are from brand and marketing architect Gabriel Ibarra, who commissioned a product designer from Geneva to realize his vision for the line. The Skywatch timepiece line is Swiss made from Ronda Swiss‐made movements, Italian sailcloth straps and Super LumiNova photo luminescent graphics. 

Skywatch is a serious watch that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Most dive watches aren’t worn in water deeper than the kitchen sink. Skywatch timepieces are water‐ resistant to 100M: ready‐to‐wear for the local dive bar or stage diving at Coachella. 

Our brand ambassadors are people at the top of their game — from the young entrepreneur who just sold his company for eight figures, the talent agent who started in the mailroom, to the up‐and‐coming in‐demand cinematographer. 

We support charitable causes, raising funds for charities like The Trevor Project, Stuart House, the Boys and Girls Club of America and schools across the

country. Skywatch wants to improve the lives of children. For us, a successful company starts with raising the quality of life. 

We’ve come through the most trying economy in 100 years and are stronger for it. Skywatch is a part of the solution, employing people and tirelessly investing in what we believe. By discovering and supporting Skywatch, you’re part of the making of a remarkable brand and company. 

Until next time,

Brent Garcia

Founder ChronoCommentary

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Retrowerk German Diver - The Watch of Rapture.

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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.

Ziiiro Aurora - Snow Teaser

Gentelmen,

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.

House of Graff MasterGraff Skeleton Watch

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!

The Watchery Luxury Watch Blog: House of Graff MasterGraff Skeleton Watch

Tokyoflash Kisai Seven - Tron-tastic awesomeness

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....