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Ollech & Wajs Rallychron – Pole Position or Stuck in the Pits?

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I’m a freelance writer with a passion for watches, product design and music. My sweet spot is for mid-tier watches and I’m a sucker for brands that are a little off the beaten path. Resale value rarely gets a look-in when picking my next watch, and I’ll never shy away from putting my money where my mouth is in sporting a ‘marmite’ timepiece or unloved rarity from a brand’s back catalogue. Follow me on Instagram!
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Ollech & Wajs Rallychron – Pole Position or Stuck in the Pits?

June 26, 2024

The Rallychron is the latest chronograph watch from revitalised independent Swiss brand Ollech & Wajs. Described by the brand as ‘a love letter to the golden era of motor...

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Second Hour Gin Clear MK2: The Aussie Dive Watch with a Swiss Heart

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UBIQ Dual Series 01 puts fun back into watches!

UBIQ is a Singaporean watch brand founded by Drayson Phua. The DUAL is the brand’s first watch, but the fact that Drayson is a Creative Director by trade is...

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Hands-on with Golby’s Aquareef

As much as I love to hear a brand’s elaborate backstory, with smatterings of hyperbole thrown in for good measure, it can sometimes come across as a little disingenuous...

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Whilst German brand BOTTA is best known for its one-handed watches designed to ‘slow down time’, their collection does also include models that use the more traditional two-handed time-telling...

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