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If you’re anything like me, the hunt for a vintage watch rarely starts with a clear plan. It usually begins with a vague idea, a late-night scroll, and a growing sense that you’re looking for something , even if you’re not entirely sure what that something is yet. That’s more or less how I ended up paying closer attention to the Omega Speedmaster Triple Date at an auction site as I looked around for something that be a memento (see my 'How It Started' blog) From my limited

A short review of the rise of British microbrand watches that balances fun, affordability with horological tradition

As I explore the big wide world of watches, I've found myself in unexpected places — auction houses, obscure corners of the internet using Google translate to read Japanese (a hot bed for vintage watches), and, market stalls asking stall holders whether I can look at their movement. But nothing has surprised me quite as much as finding myself quietly smitten with the Omega x Swatch collaboration. Now, if you’d told me a few years ago that I’d be excited about a watch made of

My journey into horology ( the art and science of time measurement ) started fairly recently in 2025 and has quickly become a passion and even obsession. In 2023, my dad sadly passed away leaving a small inheritance of a few thousand pounds to his three kids. I am fortunate enough that I didn't need the money for day-to-day living so decided I'd use it buy a memento for my kids of their Grandpa, me of my dad. The challenge in these days of consumerism is that it's not easy to