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The Theowrist is a watch blog with a logical twist, reflecting on the pleasures and pitfalls of watch ownership, collecting, and watch obsession. Here I write about why I like watches, share my watchbox, and examine the curious machinery of my own watch-loving mind. It may be an affliction, but it is a fine one.
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Are Chinese Watches Any Good? I Own 10 - Here’s Why They’re Worth Buying
Are Chinese watches any good? After owning watches from Sugess, Proxima, Merkur, Lobinni, Aesop, Escapement Time and Maison Celadon, here’s why Chinese watches offer serious value — and what to watch out for.
1 day ago11 min read


Best Chinese Alternatives to the Rolex Explorer.
Looking for a Chinese alternative to the Rolex Explorer? Here are the best 36mm and 40mm Explorer-style watches from San Martin, Baltany, Cronos, Addiesdive and Pagani Design.
May 2213 min read


Watch Review | Longines Master Collection 190th Engraved Dial
An honest review of the devastatingly beautiful Longines Master Collection 190th Anniversary Engraved Dial watch.
May 167 min read


10 Watch Design Details That Make a Watch Look Better
What makes a watch look good? From short lugs and signed crowns to enamel dials, dial text, seconds hands and colour accents, here are 10 watch design details collectors love.
May 86 min read


First Impressions | Escapement Time Lapis Lazuli Tank.
Taking a look at my new Chinese watch, a Lapis Lazuli stone dial, tank style, Vacheron Constantin homage.
Apr 303 min read


12 Watches I Own Under 38mm | Slim Tickins' Proper Proportions Only
Looking for watches that actually fit small wrists? Here’s my under 38mm collection of carefully chosen pieces that wear perfectly on smaller wrists without sacrificing style.
Apr 245 min read


First Impressions | Casio MQ-27-1B - The Blacktangle.
Once upon a time, last month, it began. And so, it continues. And what's this, two posts in a week? Yes, well this one was planned and the other was on a whim after seeing that Tudor Monarch, oooweee I like that. This then is the second purchase of the year, and it is another non-round watch that was bought for a number of very good reasons, at least I think they are... But would the right angular proportions find a home-sweet-home on my famously rather slim arm ankle. The Bl
Apr 174 min read


Watches & Wonders | Tudor's New Watches 2026 + JLC, Zenith & Cartier.
Let's just get the elephant in the room poached and the tusks removed (that's a joke, I abhor such behaviour), The Rolex 2026 offerings are all pretty lame. The Tudor newboys, however, are not. Well, mostly they are not. The Black Bay 54 in blue is very nice, the Royal is just ok and the Black Bay 58 (regular and GMT) are the same old. It's the Monarch and BB 58 Ceramic that are the winners up in here. Image: Tudorwatch.com It's the same case as the old Black Bay Ceramic
Apr 152 min read


First Impressions | The Casio Golden Egg | AQ-230EGG-3AEF
Casio Gold Dual time watch on the wrist.
Mar 193 min read
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