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Seiko SPB315J Slim Willard
Made as a reinterpretation of the Seiko 6105-8000 which came out in 1968, and made famous thanks to the movie Apocalypse Now, where the character Captain Willard is seen wearing it. The Seiko SPB315J was released in 2022 to honor the 6105-8000 especially it being the first iteration of the Seiko “turtle” case. The case still has the “turtle” case shape, while remaining at 41mm which is typical and a lug to lug of 47mm, but what’s different is this reinterpretation of the watc

The Arab Gatsby
Nov 182 min read


RCAPH, Homage Done Right
The number of Homage watch companies on the market is too many to count, and what usually is terrible about that sector of that market is the quality of watches that are put out. Considering all the times you’ve seen a homage watch, the watch seems flimsy poorly built, quartz movement, usually an almost carbon copy of the watch it pays homage to and always seemed like an easy cash grab for these companies. When it comes to RCAPH, it wasn’t created to make a Homage watch brand

The Arab Gatsby
Oct 294 min read


Seiko Speed Runner
This is hands down the most comfortable watch I have ever worn, and I mean that wholeheartedly. The Seiko Speed Runner SBEF055, is a watch I never thought would be a watch I fall in love with and grab whenever I’m going out or even when I’m just chilling at home. The watch looks awkward, not going to sugarcoat that, with case being engulfed by the large screen especially the fact the case shape is a bit odd. In a semi carage, semi sideways oval odd mixture case. With a case s

The Arab Gatsby
Oct 192 min read


From Kyoto to Kuwait Kuoe Old Smith 90-001 Tokei Ronin Edition
I’ve known about this collaboration since its inception, and it’s been tough keeping it a secret. I’ve talked about Kuoe in my past blog...

The Arab Gatsby
Sep 172 min read


Vivo X200 Ultra
Do I love tech? Yes. Do I love photography? Yes, I do. Do I hate lugging around my camera with me everywhere? Definitely! Is there a...

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Aug 244 min read


Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton
This watch has been on my radar for years, and I mean years. Since I was in college and learning about watches I would walk into retail...

The Arab Gatsby
Jul 183 min read


The G-Shock Competitor, the RZE UTD-8000
So, I’ve always had beef with G-Shock, it’s been a love and hate relationship with the brand. Their designs are rugged and the perfect...

The Arab Gatsby
Jul 92 min read


Breitling Aerospace Avantage
Ever since I got into watches and had adult money to make my own financial mistakes, I always had my eye on the Breitling Aerospace....

The Arab Gatsby
Jul 53 min read


Seiko 5 SRPK91
I previously owned the Seiko 5 SNXS79, and had it for a couple of years. It was beautiful no nonsense watch that was extremely reasonably...

The Arab Gatsby
Apr 283 min read


Grand Seiko SBGN029
After the birth of my son, I knew I needed to celebrate and commemorate this monumental occasion. I needed to purchase I watch, that...

The Arab Gatsby
Apr 175 min read


Nomos Glashütte Club Campus 38
As a way to get a hold of younger enthusiasts into the doors of Nomos Glashütte, they decided to release the Club Campus in 2017. A watch...

The Arab Gatsby
Feb 103 min read


Grand Seiko SLGH005 White Birch
There are certain watches that have the ability to capture the hearts of enthusiasts, but for a watch to catch the attention of people...

The Arab Gatsby
Feb 43 min read


Pixel 9 Pro Fold
A little back story. When Apple announced the iPhone 15 at their keynote, it was the first time in years where I was like no, I cant...

The Arab Gatsby
Jan 124 min read


Love and Hate for the MoonSwatch
The historical relevance to the watch industry Omega has in incomparable, considering the Co-Axial escapement that is one of the rare...

The Arab Gatsby
Dec 30, 20246 min read


Grand Seiko SBGA387
For years I have been looking at the Grand Seiko line up and waiting for the right one to pop up so I can pull the trigger, but there was...

The Arab Gatsby
Dec 25, 20243 min read


Sneaker of the year...The Jordan IV Bred
It was May 7th 1989. The Chicago Bulls were playing the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. The Bulls needed a win to...

The Arab Gatsby
Dec 23, 20242 min read


Legendary Design by a Legendary Designer! The Seiko SBJG001
While I was walking around in Osaka right after a delicious pizza from Critters Pizza, in an area near Americamurra, I stumbled upon this...

The Arab Gatsby
Dec 1, 20243 min read


KUOE
For a while now I’ve seen pictures of beautiful vintage inspired watches with the unwavering quality of the Japanese. Kuoe Kyoto started...

The Arab Gatsby
Nov 18, 20243 min read


F77
The love of sports watches with an integrated braceleted has taken the market by storm and has given us as watch enthusiast numerous...

The Arab Gatsby
May 22, 20242 min read


Another RZE!
Tool watches are awesome and can be addictive due to the fact that it is the most versatile type of watches. With the likes of Tudor,...

The Arab Gatsby
Apr 28, 20242 min read
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