Author Archives: phubbard

UTS 4000M GMT Dive Watch

Posted on May 9, 2012 by phubbard | 2 Comments

This is the latest watch from UTS Munchen. We’ve written before about UTS, it’s basically the obsessive engineering of Nicolaus Spinner. Do you really need a watch that resists pressure from over twelve thousand feet of water? No, you do … Continue reading →

Posted in Dive Watches, UTS

Ochs und Junior Watches Interview With Beat Weinmann

Posted on February 18, 2012 by phubbard | 1 Comment

On Jan 27th, I had the pleasure of talking to Beat Weinmann of ochs und junior, as a follow-up to my review of the selene tinta. Allow me to thank Mr. Weinmann for his time. PH: One of the things … Continue reading →

Posted in Watch Talk

Armida A2 Watch Review

Posted on February 3, 2012 by phubbard | 21 Comments

This is the Armida A2, and I like it quite a lot. Let me explain why I think this is one watch that is worthy of your consideration. Armida is a Hong Kong-based brand, using Fullswing for manufacturing, as do … Continue reading →

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Helson Shark Diver 42 Watch Review

Posted on January 14, 2012 by phubbard | 10 Comments

This is the Helson Shark Diver 42mm. A more purposeful and less whimsical design than the Blackbeard and chronograph reviewed here, the Shark Diver is a solid dive watch. Basic specifications: Available in black, blue or white dial, in white, … Continue reading →

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Ochs Und Junior Selene Tinta Watch Review

Posted on January 6, 2012 by phubbard | 10 Comments

At once elegant and mysteriously absent of text or logo, the Ochs and Junior selene tinta is a very different watch indeed. Hours, minutes, seconds, date and of course the most accurate moon phase you get in a mechanical watch, … Continue reading →