WatchReviewBlog

26/07/2024

Today on the WRB: The Grenchen Chronosport Hands-On Review 📰

26/07/2024

The Nivada Grenchen Chronosport: A Taste of the Racing 70s

In our day and age, with such high-tech watch manufacturing equipment, and with highly creative modern designers – why do we keep harking back to the watch era of the 70s, 80s, and 90s with such ease? It simply comes down to nostalgia and funky design language that our modern up to date watch offe...

18/07/2024

Today on the WRB we take a hands-on look at the Rolex Explorer II Ref. 226570 📰

18/07/2024

Rolex Explorer II Polar Ref. 226570: The Last Luxury Tool Watch

Sitting down and commencing a hands-on review of one of the world’s best and most iconic tool watches from the crown is a daunting task. Plenty of thoughts, memories, and emotions begin to brew, and I find myself wondering which of the most important aspects of the modern Explorer II I should disc...

15/07/2024

Mr Jones Watches The Golden Hour Inspired by the English Garden

In an industry full of heritage re-issues, slow incremental design changes, and at times less than inspiring startup brands – it’s a breath of fresh air to sit back and enjoy the creations from a brand such as Mr Jones Watches based out of London, UK. The watch we have on-hand for review today i...

15/07/2024

Stunning new release from - The Golden Hour inspired by the English Garden 🐝

12/07/2024

Really nice mention of the WRB in British GQ!

Yes, you can sweat in something other than a smartwatch

11/07/2024

Oyster on the beach 🦪
#114060

10/07/2024

The ultimate combo ☕️

09/07/2024

Submariner meets the North Atlantic 🌊

25/06/2024

Outstanding watch for a variety of reasons. Check out our written review now on the 📰

25/06/2024

Hands-On: Seiko Prospex Marinemaster 1965 Ref. SJE099

Seiko never ceases to amaze me, and there’s good reason why they’ve built up such a substantial following of watch enthusiast, and even some who enjoy solely collecting Seiko. Today I have the pleasure of going hands-on with their Marinemaster 1965 Ref. SJE099 which is the lovely light blue dial...

17/06/2024

The Amida Digitrend: Hands-On with a Prism Display Driver’s Watch

A Monday morning watch review takes a long time to gear up for us at the WatchReviewBlog. Two coffee’s, a Euro’s match, and a very intriguing watch is the minimum it takes to get our creative writing juices flowing. Luckily we’ve had the new Amida Digitrend Take Off Edition in hand for the pas...

12/06/2024

Our full written review on the new Terra Nova Power Reserve is now up on the website. Video to follow shortly 📰 🎥

12/06/2024

Discovering the Bremont Terra Nova Power Reserve on Wrist in the Real World

I walked into the office this morning, and noticed a rather large build up of watches for review, with boxes stacked on-top of each other neatly grazing the wall. An unusual sight for the beginning of summer when watch brands tend to slow down the distribution of review samples. Could there be a rea...

04/06/2024

Right on time for summer. Join us today on the for our hands-on review of the Mido Ocean Star GMT Special Edition 📰

04/06/2024

Hands-On: The New Mido Ocean Star GMT Travel Diver
https://www.watchreviewblog.com/hands-on-new-mido-ocean-star-gmt-travel-diver/

30/05/2024

A very unique diver design from - the Marine M001-07. Full review now on the 📰

29/05/2024

In for review! We have the surprise incoming Rolex Explorer II Polar dial 🥶

24/05/2024

Today on the WRB we go hands-on with the new Oris Aquis Date Upcycle 📰

24/05/2024

On-Wrist with the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle

Oris is certainly one of my favorite accessible Swiss watch brands. Like many of you, I also appreciate a watch brand that not only has a solid heritage and reputation, but a brand that has remained independent throughout all these years. The new Aquis Date that we’re reviewing here is a culminati...

08/05/2024

Join us today on the WRB as goes hands-on with the Bremont X Bamford Aurora Supermarine 💫

08/05/2024

Hands-On with the Galactic Bremont X Bamford Aurora Supermarine GMT

Whether it’s day or night, above ground or below the sea, the latest collaboration between Bremont and Bamford Watch Department will catch your eye. The Aurora is a new version of the Bremont S502 Supermarine, a purpose-built, military-inspired GMT watch with serious dive credentials. Generous amo...

03/05/2024

Ball Goes Integrated with the Roadmaster M Perseverer

Ball watches have always retained an interesting place in the world of watches. I’ve always been enamoured by their peculiar brand name, one that has been reminiscent of humorous synonyms. Well, today they’re finally jumping into the integrated bracelet game with their new Roadmaster M Persevere...

01/05/2024

Tag Heuer Kith Formula 1 Blast from the Past

I woke up this morning to some nice surprise news coming from Tag Heuer and their collaboration with Kith. They just announced a new Formula 1 that’s modeled on the original from 1986, and there’s plenty of color options to satisfy anyone here. At first glance I thought we we’re going through ...

29/04/2024

The Bremont Terra Nova: Welcomed Newcomer or Trying too Hard?

Bremont has come flying out of the gates in 2024 with a new anticipated watch collection called the Terra Nova. This was a very hyped up release for Bremont, and I’ve never seen them push a marketing campaign like this before for any of their watches. The Terra Nova is offered in a few different [...

26/04/2024

Yema Superman Slim: Hands-On with a Classy Diver

Yema is a relatively low key brand in the world of watches, although they’ve been around since 1948 they’ve gone through a series of ownership changes with the most recent notable acquisition by French group Montres Ambre in 2009. Today we have the pleasure to handle and review their new and stu...

24/04/2024

We are hands-on with the Superman Slim. Full review to publish soon on the 📰

22/04/2024

The History of the Rolex Sea-Dweller: A Full Guide from Inception to Present Day Philosophy

The Sea-Dweller, like the rest of the Rolex lineup, has a deep storied heritage within its niche. The Daytona might be the most coveted, and the Submariner could very well be the most popular, but the Sea-Dweller is boasting the most prestigious pedigree for those who are fond of extreme deep-sea di...

15/04/2024

The Seagull 1963 is quite the bargain with its ST19 chronograph movement and charming vintage looks. Check out our full hands-on review now live on the 📰