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Kickstarter Watch Projects: Astrabyss Meta On Pre-Order

Italian brand Astrabyss has a new project on Kick, which has just passed its funding target and offers quote a decent spec all-rounder watch for the money. At £327 the Miyota automatic powered Meta has a sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, 316 grade steel case and a chunky steel bracelet too. Depth rated at 300m it’s also a capable diver too. Three dial variants, with the … Continue reading Kickstarter Watch Projects: Astrabyss Meta On Pre-Order

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Kickstarter: Yema’s Superman Bronze is Affordable Bespoke

Yema has a new bronze diver on its Kickstarter pages, with the launch date being Novemebr 10th. The Superman Bronze CMM.10 limited edtion features a black or blue dial, in-house manufacture movement and there are 39mm and 41mm versions. Sapphire crystal of course, plus a lockable crown detail. There’s a see-thru caseback too. Depth rated at 300m, the Yema Superman is a practical diver, with … Continue reading Kickstarter: Yema’s Superman Bronze is Affordable Bespoke

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New Stuff: Feynman One Galaxy Has Quirky Vintage Charm

Feynman in Singapore have a new release on their site. The mother-of-pearl dial chapter ring is dubbed One Galaxy and has an offset sub-dial just for extra quirkyness. The winding crown is set at 4 o’clock and inside there is an ETA 7001 movement. Quality engine, has to be said. At 39mm across this is an everyday dress watch with an offbeat chamfered bezel, plus … Continue reading New Stuff: Feynman One Galaxy Has Quirky Vintage Charm

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Zelos Swordfish 38mm: Compact Diver in Two Dial Choices

It’s been a while since we checked in with Zelos and the Singapore based dive brand has been busy with some new models. Two 38mm divers have joined the pack, with a smaller case diameter making them more wearable on land too. Two very different dial designs as well, one is vivid blue/turquoise shades, while the other is stonewash grey. Our fave is the blue … Continue reading Zelos Swordfish 38mm: Compact Diver in Two Dial Choices

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Torgoen T18 Carbon Edition

Torgoen has added a carbon dial T18 45mm wide model to its range. The watch also features one of the latest Swiss ETA quartz movements for super accurate timekeeping and ETA movements are usually good for about 20-25 years of life before any serious faults occur. K1 toughened crystal isn’t as high spec as sapphire, which arguably should be on a watch retailing for £500 … Continue reading Torgoen T18 Carbon Edition

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New Yema In-House Movement Makes its Debut

French brand Yema have been busy designing another in-house watch movement. The CMM.10 will power a range of watches in future and offers 72 hours of reserve too. It’s a joint venture as part of the manufacturing is done in Switzerland and the main bridges and other parts are made at the Yema factory. What we love about the movement is the understated matt black … Continue reading New Yema In-House Movement Makes its Debut

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Baltic Hermetique 150m Compact Diver: Less is More

Sometimes that old saying is true and in the case of the 37mm wide Baltic Hermetique range, which make their debut today, it’s bang on the money. For 550 euros ( plus VAT in the UK) you get a slimline, go anywhere sort of watch, with a recessed winding crown, automatic Miyota movement, sapphire crystal and 150 metres of swimming n scuba malarkey potential. The … Continue reading Baltic Hermetique 150m Compact Diver: Less is More

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Kickstarter Watches: Aerotec Diver Ticks All The Right Boxes

US brand Aerotec has a new Black Label diver model on Kick, with plenty of support for the launch at $399. For that you get a 300m depth rated diver, loads of lume on the hands, markers and a central triangle at 12 o’clock too. Inside the 39mm wide steel case there’s a trusty Miyota 9039 automatic movement, plus the case is embossed on the … Continue reading Kickstarter Watches: Aerotec Diver Ticks All The Right Boxes

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