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putting the logical in horological
putting the logical in horological
The Theowrist is a watch blog with a logical twist, pondering the various thrills and ills of watch ownership, watch collecting and watch neurosis. Exploring why I like watches, I share my watchbox, and open the caseback of my mind to see what is going on in the twisted ticking brain of a watch theowrist. It is unfortunate at times, but I like watches, I like them a lot.
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5 days ago8 min read
The Birth of 2025 | Watch wants.
Happy New Year watch fans!! A bit later than planned due to a move of house and town, I can now see the sea from my lounge, it's a...
Nov 23, 20247 min read
Watch Review | Maison Celadon Imperial Plum
I just want to start off by digressing, if you can do that. Firstly, I have been busy and distracted and annoyed by life which has kept...
Sep 21, 20246 min read
My visit to the AD | Rolex Exhibition 2024
Yes, I was back at the AD for the first time after buying the Explorer II, and yes I wore it, and yes it was to prove that I hadn't...
Sep 15, 20247 min read
Watch Review | Seiko Flightmaster SNA411-P1
There are a bunch of watches that I had before starting the blog, this is one of them. It is special, busy, maximalist and in your face...
Aug 18, 20244 min read
First Rolex First Impressions | Rolex Explorer II. 226570
The last post ended with me being made an indecent proposal by a man who I had only just met. This led to me requiring some air, so I...
Aug 11, 20246 min read
My visit to the AD | Another Rolex adventure with juicy bits
The last Rolex adventure was a super random visit in September 2023, so this one was way overdue and less random. That was a Rolex...
Jul 28, 20246 min read
Watch Review | Raymond Weil Freelancer
I am indulging myself here, this isn't for anyone but me - a review for the first Swiss watch I bought. But as always, It's not fancy or...
Jul 21, 20248 min read
Watch wants | Why I've been researching Jaeger-LeCoultre.
I have been moved, shaken, shook. My balance wheel has been interrupted by a force of horological immensity. A two headed monster, angel...
Jun 19, 20243 min read
The Seiko Design Project @ Japan House, London.
A random midweek post here, quite random indeed... I was in London the other day, Kensington to be precise, it's nice around there. Nice...
May 10, 20245 min read
Ten Grand Swiss Tourbillons - a bargain in context...
How about this, instead of spending £10-£15k on a Rolex that does nothing but tell the time, or tell the time twice (GMTs), or with a bit...
Apr 21, 202411 min read
Top 30 | Best Black Watches
I have wanted a black watch for ages, as black as possible were my initial thoughts but then I loosened up a bit. There are a loads of...
Mar 16, 20244 min read
Watch PIT - Problems, Ideas, Thoughts | Basket Case
This is mainly problems, I have problems, watch-I-want problems, first world problems. I like many watches, I put them in baskets. I have...
Feb 19, 20243 min read
First Impressions: Cartier Ronde Croisière de Cartier.
Well then, well then, what do we have here? You're right it's the Ronde Croisière de Cartier, as much as I love Cartier, they need to...
Jan 14, 20245 min read
The Birth of 2024 | Top watch wants...
Well, I thought I would add this post as soon as possible before I forget or get too busy. And as I forgot to in the last post, I will...
Jan 7, 20249 min read
The Death of 2023 - part 3 | Watch Brand of the Year
Have I overdone it here by adding a part three, it's a bit late, but I really want to have a look at a couple of brands that have given...
Dec 26, 20235 min read
The Death of 2023 - part 2 | My Top 3 Purchases
This is always a bit of a tricky one for me, for the old captain hindsight pops up, I shouldn't have... what if...etcetera. There is...
Dec 17, 20237 min read
The Death of 2023 | Top 3 Watches of the Year
It's that time of year again, the death of the year, the end of another orbit around the moon on this flat old planet Urth. I've just...
Nov 19, 20232 min read
Just a Seconde Seconde with Timex
Guess what this post is about. Weeks of waiting, being annoyed and excited, and anxious and questioning this hobby and lifestyle over and...
Nov 8, 20234 min read
Watch Problems, Ideas, Thoughts - Watch PIT
This is a bit random and I should be researching for my studies but I think a brain fart of a post is good once in a while to get things...
Oct 1, 20237 min read
Watch Review | Aesop Tourbillon | The Chinese Tourbillon Chronicles p3
Ok, it's been two months, and - drum roll please - the Aesop is going strong and I am a very happy watch fanatic. I am also very busy....
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