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Micro Brands

Milus Snow Star Supreme Gets See-Thru Caseback

Milus has added a see-thru caseback option to its understated Snow Star range. The automatic Snow Star Supreme is a 39mm dress watch, with a steel case and sapphire crystal. Inside the ETA 2892 movement offer proven reliability, with easy servicing too by independent watchmakers and repair shops. It’s a movement which has its roots way back in the 70s, although there are modern touches … Continue reading Milus Snow Star Supreme Gets See-Thru Caseback

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British Watches

Love Star Wars? The Storm Darth Watch is Kinda Cool

There is perhaps no more dedicated fanbase in sci-fi than those who love Star Wars. Sure, cosplay fetishists can get their kicks from Avatar or Hunger Games conventions, plus 2001 A Space Odyssey is perhaps the most intelligent sci-fi film ever made. But Star Wars is the big enchilada in terms of market impact, arguably the first movie series in history to exploit the merchandising … Continue reading Love Star Wars? The Storm Darth Watch is Kinda Cool

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Japanese Watches

Orient Star Skeleton Has an Impressive 70 Hour Reserve

Earlier this month Orient showed off their new skeleton dial Star model, which is a left field choice perhaps for those Seiko fans who love this sister company. True, Orient watches in the past sometimes felt like second class citizens ( no pun intended) to the flagship Seiko 5, Prospex, Coutura and other models. But modern Orient watches are decent quality, often with the same … Continue reading Orient Star Skeleton Has an Impressive 70 Hour Reserve

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Classic Swiss

Mido Offers Ocean Star GMT, Now With Extra Strap

Mido are upping their game with a bonus strap included in the price on their Mido Ocean Star GMT. The 200m dive watch has a chunky 44mm case, plus sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel. It’s a classic Swiss adventure watch and now as well as a steel bracelet, you also get a NATO strap included in the £1140 price. Here’s the word; MIDO is enriching … Continue reading Mido Offers Ocean Star GMT, Now With Extra Strap

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Classic Swiss

Mido Ocean Star: 200m, Ceramic Bezel & More Updates

The Mido brand is often overlooked but that’s harsh because this Swiss factory has a long history of making top quality watches. Fast forward to the 21st century, and they are trying to offer a mid-market, luxury product line. Little bit below Oris but above Tissot. OK, you’re thinking Hamilton, Certina, Seiko and others have that under £1000 dive watch market pretty much covered. But … Continue reading Mido Ocean Star: 200m, Ceramic Bezel & More Updates

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Japanese Watches

Citizen Star Wars RD-D2 Edition

You have to hand it to Lucas Films and whoever owns the Star Wars merch rights these days, they know how to cash in. Latest ina line of watches that stretch back to the original 1970s Satr Wars is this Citizen R2D2 digital, which does capture the `Bitsa’ spirit of the pocket sized droid. Here’s the word from Citizen; Inspired by an original Citizen analogue-digital … Continue reading Citizen Star Wars RD-D2 Edition

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Japanese Watches

Orient Star 1964 Second Edition. Yep, Green is Cool

Always got time for a retro dive watch from Orient, which is of course part of the Seiko group. Love the power reserve indicator and that green fume dial colour too. Here’s the word; Orient Star will introduce two new Diver 1964 2nd edition models to its Sports Collection. Created in 1951, Orient Star has dedicated itself to producing high-quality, made-in-Japan mechanical watches, that are … Continue reading Orient Star 1964 Second Edition. Yep, Green is Cool

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Modern Quartz

Understated Cool: Terelo Blue from Storm London

It’s been a while since we checked in with Storm London to see what’s new and a couple of mens watches caught our eye. First there’s the Darth Gold Black which has a unique case design, kinda similar to Darth’s helmet, but not quite. It doesn’t do it for us at £144, which is pricey for a novelty quartz watch but if you’re a Star … Continue reading Understated Cool: Terelo Blue from Storm London

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