I reviewed a fair amount of watches last year, but which 5 impressed me the most? Watch the video to find out!
Top 5 Watches 2019 Video
5. Gruppo Gamma Vanguard
Read my review here: https://12and60.com/gruppo-gamma-vanguard-mk-iv-av-16-aged-steel-watch-review/
Dimensions: 44mm diameter x 13.5mm height x 54mm lug to lug
Movement: ETA 2824-2
Lug width: 24mm
Price: $900 / £685
Available from: https://www.gruppogammawatches.com/timepieces.html#!/Vanguard-Aged-Steel-AV-16/p/105941552/category=25527850
Special mentions?
Simona Di Stephano strap
Bronze case side guard
4. Formex Essence
Read my review here: https://12and60.com/formex-essence-watch-review-post-kickstarter/
Dimensions: 43mm diameter x 10mm height x 49mm lug to lug
Movement: ETA 2824-2
Lug width: 22mm
Price: £710
Available from: https://formexwatch.com/collections/essence/products/essence-automatic-blue
Special mentions?
Insane sapphire AR
patented case suspension system
patented micro-adjust carbon fibre composite folding clasp
3. Hamtun Kraken H2
Read my review here: https://12and60.com/hamtun-h2-kraken-watch-review/
Dimensions: 41mm diameter x 13.9mm height x 47.8mm lug to lug
Movement: Seiko NH35 (this one) or Sellita SW200-1
Lug width: 22mm
Price: pledges start at £199
Available from: https://microsite.hamtun.co/
Special mentions?
Hardened scratch-resistant titanium
Great unique design
Mega build quality
2. Perpetual SC-03
Read my review here: https://12and60.com/perpetual-watch-sc-03-watch-review/
Dimensions: 40mm diameter x 12mm height x 48mm lug to lug
Movement: Seagull ST1701
Lug width: 20mm
Price: $180 / ~£140
Available from: http://www.perpetual-watch.com/SC.html
Special mentions?
Heat treated blued hands
Enamel dial
sapphire
Seagull ST1701
Expectional build quality for under $200
1. Christopher Ward Trident Mk3
Read my review here: https://12and60.com/christopher-ward-trident-mk3-600-watch-review/
Dimensions: 40mm diameter x 12.95mm height x 47.46mm lug to lug
Movement: Sellita SW200-1
Lug width: 20mm
Price: £795
Available from: https://www.christopherward.co.uk/c60-trident-pro-600-mk3-7
Special mentions?
600m
Glossy dial
reflective zirconia ceramic bezel insert
attention to detail
