Welcome back to another week at the WRB. Today we're going to be focusing on the world of microbrand watches, more specifically a brand new startup out of Canada called Acizem Watches. Not so long ago we reviewed the Michel GMT from Canadian brand … Read More
LUXURY WATCHES
Rolex Land-Dweller 36mm 127234: Hands-On With Acquisition Story
Before leaving for my trip to Barbados with the Doxa Army a few weeks ago, I had a strange inkling that I might "get the call" for the Rolex Land-Dweller 36mm. … Read More
The Air-King 126900: Modernization of a Rolex Classic
The Air-King is hands down, one of my favorite watches from Rolex. I've owned the ref. 114200 since around 2017, which I bought while visiting Milan in my late … Read More
Hands-On: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch With Lacquered White Dial
The Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch needs no introduction, it's been the enthusiasts chronograph of choice for decades. When its competitor, the Rolex … Read More
STARTUPS
Tessé Michel GMT: A Glimmer of Canadian Watchmaking Creativity
I have with us today a very neat microbrand watch called the Michel GMT, a new release from Tessé Watches out of Toronto, Canada. I've been enjoying this watch … Read More
Benjamin James Scarifour: The Rectangular Four Point Winner
The creativity of the watch industry never ceases to amaze me. Just when you think you've seen the best microbrand iterations of a square or rectangular watch, … Read More
Swan & Edgar Horizon Review: Steeped in British Coastal History
There's few things that get us more excited than the combination of a microbrand and authentic British history, cue the new Swan & Edgar Horizon - a watch … Read More
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DRESS WATCHES
Hands-On: The German Moon-Phase Glashütte Original PanoMaticLunar
The German watchmaker Glashütte Original has always been known for their more traditional takes on watch designs, and they've designed some really neat retro … Read More
Hands-On Friday With the Longines Conquest Heritage Central Power Reserve
It's finally Friday and I've decided to sit back and tell you all about my experience with the new Longines Conquest Heritage Central Power Reserve after … Read More
Halcyon Dragon: Hands-On with One of 20 Porcelain Dial Watches
I've been working in the watch industry for many years now, and I've yet to come across a porcelain dial watch besides the Seiko Presage Arita that incorporates … Read More
WATCH Q&A
What’s the Most Useless Watch Complication?
Not too long ago we went over what is generally perceived by the watch community as the most useful watch complication. Well, today the pendulum has swung to … Read More
Is it Better to Buy Modern or Vintage Watches?
Here's another question that comes up frequently in the watch community, usually from those who are just starting to dip their toes into watch collecting. If … Read More
What is a California Dial?
This quick Q&A post is inspired by Vivian Morelli's recent article on GQ Magazine, in which she asked me for a quote explaining a little bit about this … Read More
BUYING GUIDES
Three Most Inspiring Watches from Watches & Wonders 2026
It’s already been about one full week since the end of Geneva Watch Week 2026, and I’m still sitting here parsing all the info I took in during my visit. This was one of the best, and most inspiring city wide watch events I’ve ever been to. The week long event consists of multiple watch […]
Top 3 Modern California Dial Watches for Collectors
The California Dial is somewhat of a legend in the watch industry. As enthusiasts and collectors of watches we love a good backstory, especially when it comes to obtainable watches that can be found in both their vintage and modern form. One such variety that fulfils this desire is the California Dial, and if you […]
Three Versatile Dress Watches that can Also be Worn Casually Under $10,000
If you know me by now, you also know that I’m a big proponent of sports watches. My lifestyle very rarely requires me to wear a purely formal dress watch. I usually end up resorting to some of my fancier sports watches when needing to dress up into a smart casual type of look. There […]