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Liv P-51 Auto Chrono lifestyle

[Video Review] LIV P-51 Pilot Auto Chrono in Blue/Orange

May 4, 2022March 11, 2021 by Cameron Martel

An oversized pilot watch for those larger-than-life moments. Read our hands-on review of this excellent titanium auto-chrono.

Categories Automatic, LIV Watches, Microbrands, Over $1000, Watch Reviews
LIV GX-Diver full lume dial

[VIDEO REVIEW] LIV GX-Diver Full Lume

May 4, 2022February 26, 2021 by Cameron Martel

Sporting a completely lumed-out dial, an ETA automatic, 300 m of water resistance, and a 5-year warranty, there are a lot of things to like in the GX-Diver Full Lume. Let’s explore this after-hours superstar in more detail, shall we?

Categories Automatic, LIV Watches, Microbrands, Our Picks, Under $1000, Watch Reviews
D1 Milano Atlas Dial Macro Shot

[On the Wrist] D1 Milano Atlas Automatic

May 7, 2022August 23, 2020 by Cameron Martel

The Atlas is a fine looking watch, albeit one that lacks much in terms of personality. It’s not a bad watch – far from it, in fact – but it doesn’t bring anything new or exciting to the table. At $625, the Atlas is also priced on the high-side considering the NH35 movement used.

Categories Automatic, D1 Milano, Microbrands, Under $1000, Watch Reviews
Mitch Mason Chronicle Military Field Watch

[Hands-On] Mitch Mason Chronicle Military Field Watch

November 21, 2022August 16, 2020 by Cameron Martel

The Chronicle by Mitch Mason is the first in what I hope is a series of successful watch launches rom this Signapore-based microbrand.

If you’re looking for a versatile and sensible everyday wastch, the Chronicle fits the bill nicely.

Categories Automatic, Microbrands, Mitch Mason, Under $500, Watch Reviews
René Mouris Mythique dial

[UP CLOSE & PERSONAL] René Mouris MYTHIQUE

May 7, 2022July 4, 2020 by Cameron Martel

The Mythique is an interesting watch. Well made and fancily constructed, it’s clearly focused more on fashion than on function, but if that’s what you’re seeking, the Mythique may well be the addition to the wrist you’re looking for.

Categories Automatic, Microbrands, René Mouris, Under $1000, Watch Reviews
MHD SA2 Steel Dial Macro

MHD SA2 REVIEW

May 4, 2022June 8, 2020 by Cameron Martel

The SA2 collection, penned by Matthew Humphries, formerly the Chief Designer of Morgan Motor Company and someone with a resume centered around the auto (he is also the “MH” in MHD), is a watch that I love to show to people. It’s a great example of what makes a mechanical watch a genuine connection with time.

Categories Automatic, MHD Watches, Microbrands, Our Picks, Under $1000, Watch Reviews
Orion Hellcat Dial

Orion Watches “Hellcat” Review

May 7, 2022May 1, 2020 by Cameron Martel

The Hellcat is Orion Watches fifth model and is a sensibly-sized Pilots watch. Powered by a Miyota 9015 automatic and sporting a gorgeous sunburst burgundy dial, the Hellcat is an awesome addition to anyone’s wrist.

Categories Automatic, Microbrands, Orion Watches, Our Picks, Under $1000, Watch Reviews
Kronhauser Automatik Silver-Opaline

Kronhauser Automatik Review

May 4, 2022March 7, 2020 by Cameron Martel

Sensible sizing and well-executed design come together in the Automatik collection from Kronhauser, which proves that nailing the basics is still a winning formula when it comes to microbrand watch design.

Categories Automatic, Kronhauser, Microbrands, Our Picks, Under $500, Watch Reviews
LIV Rebel automatic glamor photo

LIV Watches Rebel-A “Cosmic Grey”

May 4, 2022December 27, 2019 by Cameron Martel

Up next is another one from LIV, the 41 mm rectangular Rebel automatic. Also powered by a Sellita SW200-1, the Rebel auto is definitely an attention-getter.

Categories Automatic, LIV Watches, Microbrands, Under $1000, Watch Reviews
LIV GX1-A

[Review] LIV Watches GX1-A in Sky Blue

May 4, 2022December 7, 2019 by Cameron Martel

This is my first taste of what LIV can do, but it’s a great one. Check out the LIV Watches GX1-A, which is my new favorite automatic microbrand watch.

Categories Automatic, LIV Watches, Microbrands, Our Picks, Reviewers Pick, Under $1000, Watch Reviews
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