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

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

Steinhart Ocean 1 Black

Steinhart Ocean 1 Review

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.

Stowa Partito Dial Macro

Stowa Partitio Review

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.