Brian Mandl·Aug 5, 2019Dryden DCD-1 Watch | 1-year ReviewAs a young, married watch idiot savant, I have a finite budget to allocate to my expanding and contracting collection. I am picky, too. I…
Brian Mandl·Jan 12, 2017SPEEDMASTER MARK II: Omega’s Sleeping Giant?If you are looking for a historically important, manually would chronograph from a blue chip brand that offers you the best “bang for your…
Brian Mandl·Jan 12, 2017STRAP REVIEW: WatchBandit’s Premium Perlon StrapThis past week, I received an anticipated package from my new friend Mick, a co-founder of WatchBandit.com, a Berlin-based online watch…
Brian Mandl·Jan 12, 2017STRAP VALUE: Hands-on Review of Erika’s Originals MN Parachute StrapTudor’s recent announcement of the new “Black Bay Bronze” model got me REALLY excited. I really am not a fan of the bronze watch trend and…A response icon3A response icon3
Brian Mandl·Jan 12, 2017STRAP VALUE: Gabarro Textured Calf LeatherI’ve mentioned my Nick Gabarro watch strap fandom before in a previous “strap value” installment. Gabarro doesn’t just crank out gorgeous…
Brian Mandl·Jan 12, 2017A QUESTION POSED TO BIVERRecently, I had the opportunity to pose a question to watch industry legend and current TAG Heuer CEO, Jean-Claude Biver. Much to my…
Brian Mandl·Jan 12, 2017FOUR THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSAL GENEVE POLEROUTER1. The Polerouter the first watch design project of Gérald Genta. Genta went on to be a watch design legend, responsible for the iconic…
Brian Mandl·Jan 4, 2017ASK ME ANYTHING: $150 Investment TimepieceA reader of mine e-mailed me, posing an interesting question. He was seeking help with finding the right investment timepiece for his $150…
Brian Mandl·Jan 4, 2017THE 1941 LONGINES TRE TACCHEWhether it be ’60s Mustangs, Stratocasters, or old cameras, something somewhere down the line sparked my love for vintage watches. I love…
Brian Mandl·Jan 4, 2017STRAP VALUE: Fluco Shell Cordovan Watch StrapsI’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: no proper watch collection is complete without a good Horween Shell Cordovan strap.A response icon1A response icon1
