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Aquatico Bronze Sea Star - Green Dial Bronze Bezel Watch Review

Aquatico Bronze Sea Star - Green Dial Bronze Bezel Watch Review

Nick Lehner

In my recent review of the Glycine Combat Sub Bronze, I said that it was an affordable alternative the the Tudor Black Bay Bronze. I recently purchased an Aquatico Bronze Sea Star too. With its snowflake hands, is it an even better bronze alternative?

Aquatico Bronze Sea Star - Green Dial Bronze Bezel Watch Review

Nick Lehner

In my recent review of the Glycine Combat Sub Bronze, I said that it was an affordable alternative the the Tudor Black Bay Bronze. I recently purchased an Aquatico Bronze Sea Star too. With its snowflake hands, is it an even better bronze alternative?

Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms Antarctic Ocean Watch Review SO35S100

Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms Antarctic Ocean Watch Review SO35S100

Nick Lehner

A friend was recently in Tokyo, and he passed by the Ginza Swatch store. He texted to asked if I wanted him to pick up a watch for me. Of course I said yes! The result was the Antarctic Ocean model shown here. Click to read a review of it, and see different replacement strap options.

Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms Antarctic Ocean Watch Review SO35S100

Nick Lehner

A friend was recently in Tokyo, and he passed by the Ginza Swatch store. He texted to asked if I wanted him to pick up a watch for me. Of course I said yes! The result was the Antarctic Ocean model shown here. Click to read a review of it, and see different replacement strap options.

StrapHabit Comprehensive Guide to Cleaning Watch Straps: FKM Rubber, Nylon, Sailcloth, Elastic, Leather, Canvas, and Stainless Steel

StrapHabit Comprehensive Guide to Cleaning Watch Straps: FKM Rubber, Nylon, Sailcloth, Elastic, Leather, Canvas, and Stainless Steel

Nick Lehner

Over time, watch straps can accumulate dirt, and grime. Whether your strap is made of FKM rubber, nylon, sailcloth, elastic, leather, canvas, or stainless steel, it's essential to know how to clean it properly. In this article, we'll guide you through cleaning and caring for watch straps made from different materials.

StrapHabit Comprehensive Guide to Cleaning Watch Straps: FKM Rubber, Nylon, Sailcloth, Elastic, Leather, Canvas, and Stainless Steel

Nick Lehner

Over time, watch straps can accumulate dirt, and grime. Whether your strap is made of FKM rubber, nylon, sailcloth, elastic, leather, canvas, or stainless steel, it's essential to know how to clean it properly. In this article, we'll guide you through cleaning and caring for watch straps made from different materials.

Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms Arctic Ocean Watch Review SO35N100

Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms Arctic Ocean Watch Review SO35N100

Nick Lehner

After a lucky late night visit to the NYC Swatch store in Times Square, I walked away with the Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms Arctic Ocean shown here. Find out how I liked it compared to the Indian Ocean, and view some replacement strap options and tools for it.

Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms Arctic Ocean Watch Review SO35N100

Nick Lehner

After a lucky late night visit to the NYC Swatch store in Times Square, I walked away with the Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms Arctic Ocean shown here. Find out how I liked it compared to the Indian Ocean, and view some replacement strap options and tools for it.

Islander Watch Sands Point Titanium Diver Lume Dial Coral Watch Review - ISL-161

Islander Watch Sands Point Titanium Diver Lume Dial Coral Watch Review - ISL-161

Nick Lehner

Many people started watch collecting with the SKX007, but the Seiko 5 models that replace it lack a lot of things that made those watches popular. The Islander Diver might be its true replacement. When I saw this titanium model with a full-lume dial and bezel insert at Windup, I had to check one out!

Islander Watch Sands Point Titanium Diver Lume Dial Coral Watch Review - ISL-161

Nick Lehner

Many people started watch collecting with the SKX007, but the Seiko 5 models that replace it lack a lot of things that made those watches popular. The Islander Diver might be its true replacement. When I saw this titanium model with a full-lume dial and bezel insert at Windup, I had to check one out!

Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 Smart Watch Review - QTAX57NR

Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 Smart Watch Review - QTAX57NR

Nick Lehner

I recently had the opportunity to check out Verizon's Gizmo 3 smart watch. It's billed as a smart watch for kids, with minimal capability and some safety functions. Click to find out how it performed.

Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 Smart Watch Review - QTAX57NR

Nick Lehner

I recently had the opportunity to check out Verizon's Gizmo 3 smart watch. It's billed as a smart watch for kids, with minimal capability and some safety functions. Click to find out how it performed.