Orient Bambino 38mm Review | The Best Affordable Dress Watch?

On the wrist, the 38mm Bambino wears an absolute treat. For most wrist sizes, I think this will look better than the original, which was a tad wide and flat.

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12 Durable G-Shock Alternatives That Won't Break The Bank

These G-Shock alternatives may lack the patented shock-resistance feature, but all are durable in their own right.

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Ratio Free Diver Watch Review | The Perfect Seiko SKX Alternative?

With an all stainless steel offering of 42mm in case diameter, a lug-to-lug of just under 47mm, and a case thickness of just under 15mm, it is certainly a well-proportioned tool watch that will live happily on most wrists.

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20 Best Field Watches For Small Wrists and Every Budget

I've cherry-picked the best small field watches that are both wrist and wallet-friendly. All of these are well made, retail for under $500 at the time of publishing.

Other Watch Content, Best Watches Lists, Field Watches, Field Watches ListBen ArthurJuly 13, 2022best field watches for small wrists, best small field watches, Field watch for small wrist, 36-38mm field watch Comments

Casio Oceanus vs Citizen Eco Drive –Ultimate $500 Titanium Watch Battle

Let's say you've got a budget of around $500. Should you go for one of the higher-end Casios? Or is Citizen the obvious choice at that price point?

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Top 20 Best Watches Under £50 ($75) - The Ultimate Watch Guide

I’ve filtered through all the junk and cherry-picked the best value watches under £50, the diamonds in the rough that you won’t regret buying and that will still remain affordable if prices keep rising.

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Timex Expedition North Review | Timex Accomplished What Casio Couldn’t!

Late last year, Timex released a bunch of interesting field watches under the Expedition North banner. On the surface, these seem to essentially be upgraded versions of the cheaper Weekender and Expedition watches.

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Spinnaker Piccard Review - The Latest Monster From Spinnaker

Meet the monstrous Spinnaker Piccard – the maddest dive watch you’ll see this year; excluding Invicta of course.

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Homage Watches Explained: What Are Homage Watches? Are They Legal & Should You Buy One?

On paper, a ‘homage’ watch is a watch whose design takes inspiration from an existing timepiece…

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Tayroc Watch Review - I Bought A Tayroc Watch So You Don’t Have To

Years before YouTubers were ramming MVMT and Vincero down your throat, there was another ‘affordable luxury brand’ being shilled en masse.

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Bulova Precisionist 96B158 Review - This Watch Has An Incredible Secret

Take a look at this watch. How much do you reckon it costs? I bet you're a good way off.

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Timex Galli S1 38mm Review | Timex Ruined Their Best Watch In Years!

My wife's gonna kill me for this, but I pulled the trigger on what promised to be the best Timex watch in years!

Watches Under $300, Dress/Minimalist Watches, Timex Watches, Automatic Watches, All Mechanical WatchesBen ArthurMarch 28, 2022Timex Galli S1 38mm Review, Timex Giorgio Galli S1 Review, Timex Automatic Watch Review Comment

Phoibos Apollo Titanium Review | Great Quality, But…

On paper, this should be one of the best brands I've ever reviewed.

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Maen Greenwich 38 GMT Review - Does Lightning Strike Twice?

A well-designed, high-quality watch from a former Kickstarter brand not out to scam you?!

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Casio Oceanus Titanium Review (OCW-T150-1AJF) | Is This My Grail Casio?

Are these watches the true premium Casios I've been looking for? How can they justify the high retail price?

Watches Under $300, Casio Watches, Solar Watches, Radio-Controlled Watches, Quartz Watches, Everyday Watches, All Quartz WatchesBen ArthurFebruary 28, 2022Casio Oceanus ocw-t150-1ajf review, Casio Oceanus titanium review, Casio Oceanus solar atomic watch, Casio Oceanus watch reviewComment

RZE Resolute Watch Review | This Microbrand Rings A Bell…

RZE, formerly Reise has more experience than first impressions would have you believe.

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San Martin Watches Review | Are They Any Good?

There’s no doubt about it, Chinese brand San Martin offers the most impressive build quality that I’ve seen for the money.

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I Tried Africa’s First ‘Luxury’ Brand | Asorock Watches Review

Are these watches actually luxury or are they instead hiding some weird secrets?

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Casio W-86 Review |The True Successor To The Legendary Casio F-91W

This is the W-86. You've probably never heard of it but it's basically an F-91 that's better in every way but one...or maybe two.

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Best Chronographs For Small Wrists (That You Can Afford) - All Under 40mm

These picks are not only the right size for your wrist but your wallet, too.

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Christopher Ward Watches Review – A Definitive Review (The Twelve 36mm & Sealander C63 GMT)

Here’s Christopher Ward, a British company making waves in the luxury watch community in recent years. The two watches I will be reviewing today are the Twelve and the Sealander C63 GMT.

Orient Triton Watch Review (RA-AC0K04E10B) | Now I’ve Spotted It, I Can’t Stop Seeing It…

Orient's global press release for this watch was "a diver design model with offset crown" - hardly inspirational…

The 10 Toughest Watch Brands On The Planet | Great Picks For Every Budget

Here’s a list of the most durable brands I’ve come across; for those of you after a hardy watch that can take a licking and keep on ticking.

VAER S3/C3 36mm Tradition Field Watch Review | A Near-Excellent Thin Field Watch

With over 20 types and variations of field style watch, Vaer has certainly left potential buyers with plenty of choice.

This Bargain Breguet Alternative Is Impressive, Yet Flawed - Orient Bambino Sun and Moon Review

There’s a little something for everyone in Orient’s dress watch line-up. A good example is reference RA-AK0803Y10B reviewed here.

Best Watches on AliExpress - The Complete Guide to Buying Top Chinese Watch Brands

How should you best use the site? What are the hidden gem best AliExpress watch brands, and which should you steer clear of?

The Ultimate Seiko Rolex Killer List - Affordable Seiko Watches That Look Like Rolex

If you love Rolex but don't fancy remortgaging your house, here are affordable alternatives from acclaimed watchmaker Seiko.

Top 20 Casio Watches Of All Time – The Ultimate List of Affordable Casio Watches

If you’re looking to get a great wristwatch for very little money, you can’t go wrong with Casio. They have a legendary reputation for making some of the cheapest and most durable digital watches on the planet.

Casio GA-2100-1A1ER Review | GQ Claimed This Watch Was “Cool AF” But Were They Right?

Launched in 2019, the newly honed G-Shock GA-2100 immediately struck a chord with G-Shock fans and broader watch enthusiasts alike.

The Best Orient Watches of All Time - Ultimate Line-Up Of Orient's Top Watches!

Which Orient watches are truly the best? I’ve explored the entire range to find the best value options!

Seiko SRPD73K2 Watch Review | Is This Budget Bond Watch Worth Buying?

First impressions are good; the watch is pleasing to the eye and feels reassuringly weighty, with various visual enhancements setting it apart.

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Review | The Thinnest (and best?) Field Watch For The Money

The Hamilton may seem like an overly-simplistic timepiece for the money, but after wearing it for several weeks, I’m glad I gave it a fair chance as I was pleasantly surprised in many ways.

Casio EFB-108D vs EFR-S108D Review | Casio’s Most Popular ‘Edifice’ Returns...Again?

But as I went to make this post, Casio did something that made both watches virtually obsolete, and surprisingly, you’ll probably be glad they did.

Citizen Promaster NY0040 | Why Is This Diver Still So Popular 30 Years Later?

Citizen’s famous Promaster line has been lauded since its introduction in 1989, and I’ve finally got my hands on perhaps their most time-tested models; the NY0040.

Timex Marlin Jet Automatic Review | Can Looks Overcome Specs?

This model exemplifies Timex’s focus on unique design and aesthetic appeal, targeting a niche segment of watch enthusiasts.

Seiko SNK371K1 Review | The Coolest Seiko Speed Racer Is Soon To Be Discontinued!

If you like watches but don’t want to spend much, pay attention. You see, I’ve found a great-looking budget Seiko that’s under $100.

Biden Watch Review | The Best Selling Watch on Amazon... But Why?

This is the most popular watch on Amazon right now. It’s not a Rolex, not a Casio, not even a MoonSwatch. No, this watch is a…Biden? Wait, what?!

Steinhart Ocean One Vintage Red Review | Ticks All the Vintage Diver Boxes

Enter the Steinhart Ocean One 39 Vintage Red. No, it’s not an exact copy of a vintage Rolex Sea-Dweller Double Red, but it comes incredibly close.

Is This Dirt-Cheap Casio Really a PRX-Killer? - Casio MTP-B145D Review

Introducing the new MTP-B145D. It’s the latest ‘Tiffany’ blue watch from Casio, and unlike the previous one, this one is actually made of stainless steel.