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Auke van der Plaat

Auke developed a slight interest in watches a couple of years ago, which soon escalated in an unhealthy obsession that lasts to this day. Donations toward the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak (blue dial) are welcome.
Seiko 5 SNK807

Seiko SNK807 Review

May 5, 2022October 28, 2016 by Auke van der Plaat

The Seiko SNK807 is just as good as the SNK809 (pretty good), only blue! Check out Auke’s take on the blue Seiko 5!

Categories Automatic, Reviewers Pick, Seiko, Under $100, Watch Reviews
Steinhart Ocean 1 Black

Steinhart Ocean 1 Review

May 5, 2022September 9, 2016 by Auke van der Plaat

When we talk about affordable mechanical diving watches, we usually think of the usual suspects: the Seiko SKX007, the Orient Mako or the Orient Ray. Today, however, we’re taking a look at the Steinhart Ocean One Vintage Military, a ~$400 diving watch that offers a lot for a little.

Categories Automatic, Dive Watches, Steinhart, Under $500, Watch Reviews
Stowa Partito Dial Macro

Stowa Partitio Review

May 5, 2022August 2, 2016 by Auke van der Plaat

A remake of the original Partitio from the 30’s, it has now found its way into their core line-up, but it often overlooked in favour of the well known Stowa Flieger Klassik. Which is unfortunate, because the Partitio represents an incredible value for money.

Categories Automatic, Mechanical, Stowa, Under $1000, Watch Reviews

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