Does Presage make for the perfect wedding watch?
Someone asked about how he should pick out the perfect watch for his wedding ensemble – not as the man in his own marriage ceremony but on his side. There’s...
A spectacular watch? – Gonzo gives his two cents
There was a time when I didn’t own even a single timepiece. Then came the time when, looking from the middle-age plane, I didn’t own a watch that’s worth...
Ask Gonzo ’bout Watches – XXIX
Q. Hi Gonzo. Which do you think are the most expensive quartz watches with a reason? What’s the max you would pay for a quartz wristwatch? What you consider...
Fit, finish, fervour – As close to flawless
The Spring Drive is not quite your usual thing. The seconds-hand is its giveaway; despite its relation with quartz, it makes small, multiple jumps, instead of one every second....
Top watches under $500
Ask any watch buyer his preference (we are keeping ladies out of this discussion) for an all-time wear and most shall vote for a budget timepiece. That would take...
Prospex…again (part II)
With so much been said on the Seiko Proxpex, we missed out on a crucial part and that is: Why Seiko Prospex? IMHO, a Seiko Prospex makes the best...
ASK Gonzo about watches – XVI
Unlearn the unnecessary in the world of mid-tier and mid-entry-level luxury watches. Let the Watch Gonzo guide your course through the roundabouts and swirly labyrinths and rid-off all your horological...
Watch Gonzo on luxury
There is clearly more than one kind of sentiment coming into play with luxury watches. You may very well disagree with my definition of luxury; the prime point is...
ASK Gonzo about watches – IX
Unlearn the unnecessary in the world of mid-tier and mid-entry-level luxury watches. Let the Watch Gonzo guide your course through the roundabouts and swirly labyrinths and rid-off all your horological...
Dogged dress-watching this time
After a few watches and countless ranting here at the MAW-blog I’m met with a crisis. I really, really need a dress watch. Not the dress-complications; it should...
ASK Gonzo about watches – VII
Unlearn the unnecessary in the world of mid-tier and mid-entry-level luxury watches. Let the Watch Gonzo guide your course through the roundabouts and swirly labyrinths and rid-off all your horological...
ASK Gonzo about watches – VI
Unlearn the unnecessary in the world of mid-tier and mid-entry-level luxury watches. Let the Watch Gonzo guide your course through the roundabouts and swirly labyrinths and rid-off all your horological...
Quartz and mechanical basics: A bit on the ‘power’ game
As far as I remember, my walk towards watches started with the sheer viewing pleasure of the thing on my left wrist. Needless saying, I wasted quite a lot...
ASK Gonzo about watches – I
Unlearn the unnecessary in the world of mid-tier and mid-entry-level luxury watches. Let the Watch Gonzo guide your course through the roundabouts and swirly labyrinths and rid-off all your horological...
A recap of the watch wearing basics
I was quite flabbergasted last evening. A new but promising start-up asked me to join over a drink and chat to see if we can make it to better...