hodinkee | The Theowrist 3/3

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.

Sep 4, 20225 min read

Double Wristing; is it two much?

I am sure that most of you that end up here know what double wristing is, some however might think it sounds a little xxx rated, I'm not...

Aug 28, 20222 min read

Seiko SNXS73 | First Impressions.

I was saying I haven't bought a watch in a while, so went on the line and grabbed one (and then a few more - to be continued...) from...

Aug 20, 20227 min read

Watch Review: Lobinni Hangzhou 5000A Micro rotor - AKA the 'LoHang'.

Welcome to the way overdue, proper look and renaming of the Lobinni 1888 featuring the Hangzhou 5000A micro rotor movement. And...

Aug 12, 20224 min read

Tissot PRX / TissOysterquartz - Late First Impressions.

Sorryyy, I lost track of time. If only I had a reliable watch to remind me to post regularly... It's been a manic and hectic few months...

Mar 3, 20223 min read

Lobinni Hangzhou 5000A - Micro rotor - First Impressions.

What's a Lobinni? Just another unfocused Chinese watch brand. The more fitting question here is, what's in this Lobinni? If you look at...

Feb 1, 20225 min read

Watch Review: Longines Conquest GMT VHP Flash Setting.

That's a long name isn't it, don't worry there's loveliness in the lengthiness. It's a Longines Conquest, GMT, so it does dual timezones,...

Jan 15, 20225 min read

Chinese watches - part 2 | Name Brands & Brand Names.

This is second part of my haphazard look at Chinese watches, no real structure to the series just ideas that come up as I peruse their...

Jan 7, 20225 min read

Sugess Tourbillon Master ST8230RSW - First/Last Impressions

Well looky here, look what Santa brought lucky old me! A Suggess Tourbillon Master SU8230RSW, he was a bit late, it came on 30/12/21, in...

Jan 3, 20229 min read

A Tale | New Year, New watch - How I got my Rolex GMT Master II?

On the morning of January 3rd, a UK bank holiday, I wondered if my local watch shop/jeweller was open. I guess it would be business with...

Dec 29, 20218 min read

Homages, replicas and horological hang ups.

Before I get into fake watches, I for real hope you had/are having a good Christmas break, and woweee I'm posting for the second...

Dec 21, 20213 min read

A quick Christmas present to me - a £43,000 Omega?

Just to clarify, I'm asking someone to buy it for me as a Christmas prezzy. I don't, may never, have £50k to spend on a watch, but if I...

Aug 16, 20217 min read

A Tale | Whirlwind to Whirlpool - How I got my Grand Seiko SBGH267.

The door was ajar, I figured that might be for my benefit so I knocked, waited a moment, and pushed it slightly while announcing myself....

Aug 8, 20216 min read

Chinese watches - I Sugess you pay attention.

A Chinese watch? Who would want a Chinese watch? You know it's all about that Swiss heritage, the German master craftsmanship, the...