Hoptroff Atomic Watches: Now In Wearable Sizes
After presenting the wrist-worn No. 16 atomic clock watch about a year ago, Richard Hoptroff is back with the Hoptroff No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 atomic wrist watches that he claims are now "wearable." What I am actually spending the most time thinking about is how the Number 16 watch came before numbers 1, 2, and 3. But perhaps, that is for a different time. Right now, the focus is on these three new timepieces that contain what Hoptroff claims are the latest in small-sized atomic clock technology.So what does wearable mean? The Hoptroff No. 16 was almost 84mm wide and looked like two watches welded to one another side-by-side. The Hoptroff No. 1, 2, and 3 atomic watches have a more traditional rectangular case that is clearly shaped as such to contain the electronics inside. The case is available in rhodium-plated brass or 18k yellow gold for each of the watches and is 52mm wide by 42mm tall and rather chunky at 19.5mm thick. Even though these are still quite large measurements, in his

Oris Aquis Regulateur Der Meistertaucher Review
It has already been a very interesting year for Oris. In their 110th year as an active watch brand they released an in-house caliber with an incredible 10-day power reserve coupled with a non-linear power reserve, a first in the industry, which you can read about here. While this is a massive achievement for the brand, it's also a sign of the mechanical watch industry getting back to a point of popularity where brands can get back to their roots. Oris is an old brand, one that for many years produced everything including escapements, in-house. The Cal. 110 is cornerstone in their rebuilding of that brand.But, for most of us, Oris is a brand about accessibly priced Swiss-made mechanical watches. They are far from the least expensive watches out there, but more authentic and unique than many other retail brands they compete with. With far less marketing, no absurd ambassadors, and a focus on robustness, mechanical complications and design, they are one of the larger Swiss brands that cat

Diver short band
How much shorter is the short Diver band, compared to the regular? I'm on the last hole of the standard band, and its snug. The second to last it too loose. Anyone on the smaller wrist size (~6.5) make the switch? TIA...

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Breitling Chrono SuperOcean
As i'm always on the hunt for watches that will be added to my collection, the other night I decided to look at Breitling. Always felt they were very nice, a great tool watch that also looks excellent. After comparing all the models in my catalogue and online the one that appealed to me most was the Chrono SuperOcean. I'm a dive style watch lover indeed and the pre owned costs seem fairly good for later down after my Rolex needs are satisfied. Just wanted to see what some of you thought and if any of you here owns one or more of these. Any feedback is welcomed.