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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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SEIKO BUYING GUIDE | BEST SEIKO WATCHES TO BUY
A practical Seiko buying guide covering the best Seiko watches to buy, including Seiko 5, Prospex divers, Alpinist, Presage, Speedtimer, SKX and SARB models.
18 hours ago34 min read
THE BEST DIVE WATCHES FOR SMALLER WRISTS : 36mm, 37mm and 38mm Divers.
Looking for a dive watch that fits a smaller wrist? Here are the best 36mm, 37mm and 38mm dive watches, including the Tudor Black Bay 54, Breitling Superocean 36, Longines Legend Diver 36, Oris Divers Sixty-Five 38, Seiko, Citizen, Certina, Tissot and more.
Jul 312 min read
Rolex Datejust Through the Years: The Crown’s Most Flexible Flex | The Watch PIT.
A personal guide to my favourite Rolex Datejust's through the years, covering favourite vintage, neo-vintage and modern Datejust references, from the five-digit references to today’s Datejust 36.
Jun 277 min read
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 116000 First Impressions: 36mm, silver dial
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 116000 silver dial: a discontinued 36mm Rolex with calibre 3130, Oyster case, 100m water resistance and quiet everyday charm. What are my First impressions of this one? Is it still worth buying?
Jun 144 min read
Seiko SKX009J1 Review: Is the Dive Legend Still Worth Buying?
A hands-on Seiko SKX009J1 review covering the discontinued Pepsi bezel diver’s design, 7S26 movement, wearing experience, pros, cons, prices and best modern alternatives.
Jun 79 min read
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.
May 3111 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
Longines Master Collection Review | How about that 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
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