Sunday, February 6, 2022

My Top 10 Watch Pet Peeves, Things That Annoy Me About Watches, The Watch Industry and More


My Top 10 Watch Pet Peeves, Things That Annoy Me About Watches, The Watch Industry and More

Today's video we talk about my watch related "pet peeves", essentially a top ten video that explores the things that annoy me about watches, the watch industry, and even collectors...




Here is the list take a look at the above video for full details

1 Odd lug widths (looking at you Tissot)
2 Brands not paying attention to lug to lug 
3 Adding un-need text to a dial 
4 Display case backs with-out signing the rotor 
5 Unnecessarily thick watches 
6 Thick double pass-through NATOs 
7 Cheap Clasps (looking at you Seiko and Timex)
8 Non hacking movements (ugh Timex)
9 Ghost dates (Timex!!!)
8 Hating on Homage watches (Seiko homages, Rolex homages, Tudors)
9 People hating on watch sizes (large and small)
10 People describing watches as stunning 

Saturday, February 5, 2022

HERON Gladiateur MMLXV Automatic Myiota 9039 $250 Dress Diver Style Watc...

 

HERON GLADIATEUR MMLXV more style than substance for sub $300? 




Introducing the HERON Gladiateur MMLXV in Acier Blue a new microbrand with a lot of style and an Automatic Miyota 9039. 

This no date 'Dive Style' (100m Water Resistance) entry into the microbrand space is offering a great package starting at $250 USD (Super Early Bird) going up to $475 USD at full retail on the supplied rubber strap. 

But how does this dive style watch stack up against the other affordable divers in the sub $300 microbrand price point? 

Check out the below video on the WatchChris YouTube channel for full hands-on details   

Here are some specs on the watch for final production 


HERON Gladiateur MMLXV Automatic Myiota 9039 $250 Dress Diver Style Watch Acier Blue