Journal

Rogue Horology Type 1 | VARIO Review

I first encountered the Rogue Type 1 when Min Xiang (MX) from Chrono Design posted about the timepiece, which was to make an appearance on Kickstarter, in a microbrand Facebook group. The design im...

The History of the Jump Hour Watch: A Unique Complication | VARIO

Initially patented for the pocket watch, the jump hour has often taken a backseat to sweeping movements. Now it's making a comeback, but how did we get here? Even before the rise in popularity of e...

The perfect Chronograph - El Primero | VARIO

How hard is to find the perfect chronograph? Well very, it has to be manual for the thinness and big for legibility, but does it really works? I would argue that automatic and 38mm would be perfect...

A Submariner replacement or a great diver? The Bremont Supermarine S301 | VARIO

I sold my Rolex Submariner, there I said it. It was not an easy choice and I have to say that prices in the secondary market really helped me to make the decision but was it the right one? And if i...

A great vintage collaboration: The Yema Superman by Worn and Wound | VARIO

Yema is often a brand that we forget about when we talk about vintage and modern watches, they have done a monumental re launch over the last years and many of their products are really incredible,...

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...