Journal

Some Watches Are Meant To Be Gold, The Seiko Alpinist I VARIO

There are many things that change and the one that does more often is taste. I could attribute that to knowledge, but in reality, is that age pays a big part as well (as much as we hate to admit it...

Give Your Casio Royale AE1200WH A Whole New Look | VARIO

Casio’s AE1200 is one of those series that watch lovers will have a hard time not purchasing. Averaging a $25 price tag depending on the specific model, they’re insanely affordable. Plus, with 100m...

Lorier Hyperion -The Black Bay GMT we have been waiting for? I VARIO

GMT watches or complications are one of the most useful features on a watch, yes with the pandemic at its peak we lost the ability to travel but that doesn’t mean the functionality won't be popular...

High end watchmaking - The Vacheron Constatin Fifity Six Day date | VARIO

Being a watch lover has its drawbacks, these things are expensive! In the back of your head you always have that unicorn watch which can cost as much a car, not always but if you are going to dream...

Timeless HMS | VARIO Review

I got to know Jonathan Kopp from Watch Is This when he reviewed my Empire dress watch. We stayed in touch and recently he told me he got his hands on a cool Swiss microbrand Timeless Watch and ask...

Why bronze and why now? The Tudor Black Bay Bronze | VARIO

Bronze has been that kind of material that took the world like a storm, yes everyone was fixated (still is) with steel, but why? Well with a good finishing, steel it can mimic white gold (I think t...

Xavier's Top 5 Watch Straps

Watch straps chance up the look of a watch as well as give the ability to match a watch to an occasion. If you want to be sporty your probably want to stay away from leather and if your going into ...

More Options for Your G-Shock Watch Strap with VARIO’s G-Shock Adapter Kit

When G-Shock Japan unveiled their Military Black Series back in 2016, tactical watch enthusiasts were on the edge of their seats. The all-black DW-5600BBN-1JF, DW-6900BBN-1JF, and GA-100BBN-1AJF w...

A piece of versatile Elegance - The IWC Portofino | VARIO

We always think about saving, is in our nature, if you love a brand and you want to become a part of their legacy we often circulate around their entry level product, for example, the Apple iphone...

Kaal Watch Multiverse | VARIO Review

I first met Alvin Lew in 2019 when he was reviewing watches for Microbrand Watch World and he was covering the release of my 2nd watch, the Empire Art Deco dress watch. Being a brand owner himself ...