Two more variations of the Alpina Alpiner automatic and despite the tweaks, we still have trouble considering this watch as a good buy. Let’s start with the movement, which is a modern take on a very old ETA unit. You’ll find the ancestor of that big chunky automatic gear train ETA unit inside things like a 1970s Oriosa, Rotary, Montine etc. Nothing really wrong with … Continue reading Alpina Alpiner Extreme: Two New Variations To Consider
The word from Zenith as they launch a box set of four Defy Extreme E models. The Defy Extreme is a skeleton dial model, with all its impressive engineering on show, powered by the famous El Primero movement. Not a battery in sight, all gears n cogs. Beautiful. Can we say those recycled straps are beautiful as the watch movement? Hmm, not sure. Zenith makes … Continue reading Zenith’s Recycled Box Set: 100K Watches For The New Roman Elite
Marathon Watches has a new addition to their TSAR range, aimed at outdoor adventurers. An impressive 30mm depth rating, sapphire crystal and gas tube lume are some of the features. Here’s the word; The Marathon legacy continues with the latest addition to our Search and Rescue (SAR) collection: The Arctic Edition TSAR™. This quartz watch builds on Marathon’s history of military-grade durability and elite Swiss craftsmanship … Continue reading Marathon TSAR Arctic: Large Diver Packs a Punch
