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Ember Watch Company firing on all cylinders with its first release, the Rocket!

June 7, 2024

Ember Watch Company launches its first watch in August, the appropriately named Rocket. Even at first glance it’s clear that the design of the Rocket is a step above,...

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Watch reviews under £500

Watches under £500 have the ability to offer excellent value for money. If you can get a mechanical timepiece (ideally Swiss Made) with a sapphire crystal, you’re on to a winner. Whilst the construction quality of these timepieces will be excellent, there’s still room for improvement in the small details. This price range is an excellent starting point for those who want a solid, dependable and impressive looking watch on a budget. Browse watch reviews featuring stunning photography and videos of the best watches under £500 below.

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£250 - £500

Akerfalk Chronograph Panda Review

With a safely minimal design, reliable and low-maintenance movement, and sensible sizing, Akerfalk’s Chronograph is a fine watch for the money.

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June 6, 2024

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Pedral Artefact 20

£250 - £500

Hands on with the Unconventional Pedral Artefact!  

Swedish avant-garde brand Pedral is due to release its second watch collection later this month and it’s safe to say that it’s a head-turner. The Artefact continues where the...

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April 5, 2024

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Benjamin James Scarifour-25

£250 - £500

Hands-on with the Scarifour – a refreshing debut watch from Benjamin James

The Scarifour from UK brand Benjamin James is due to launch on Kickstarter soon and something about it strikes me instantly. Unusually for a debut watch the Scarifour is...

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March 7, 2024

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UBIQ DUAL Series 1 Applesour 2

£250 - £500

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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February 9, 2024

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Golby Aquareef 2

£250 - £500

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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December 21, 2023

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Alkin Model Three 4

£250 - £500

Review: Alkin Model Three – Great British Design, Bargain Price!

Bristol-based independent watch brand, Alkin, headed up by ex-furniture designer Charlie Fowler, has released its latest budget-friendly watch collection, the Model Three. As the name suggests, this is Alkin’s...

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October 30, 2023

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£250 - £500

PerpetuaL Watch C-08 mechanical chronograph review

PerpetuaL Watches has earned a well-deserved reputation for delivering exceptional timepieces that offer unbeatable value for money. As a longtime fan of their offerings, I have consistently recommended PerpetuaL...

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September 13, 2023

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Citizen-Tsuyosa-2

£250 - £500

The Tantalising Citizen Tsuyosa – Strength in Colours!

Citizen first introduced the Tsuyosa to its range in 2022, but it wasn’t until June 2023 that UK buyers were able to get their hands on it. So, was...

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August 27, 2023

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Rosenbusch Quest Watch

£250 - £500

The Quest – Rosenbusch’s Response To The Demand For 70s Style Watches

The Quest is a new integrated bracelet sports watch designed by fledgling German brand, Rosenbusch. It’s commonplace for brands to take design cues from the iconic industrial designs of...

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June 30, 2023

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£250 - £500Blog

The Iota GMT Collection – Minimalism Done Right

It’s a tricky thing to design a minimalist watch. And that’s because the fewer elements there are in a design, the harder it is to make them interesting and...

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November 9, 2022

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Manime_La F_18

£250 - £500Blog

The Manime La F. – An Affordable And Stylish French Dress Watch

Way back when, France used to be one of the main centres for watchmaking in Europe. I actually don’t know if the two things are related but a large...

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October 17, 2022

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I Finally Found The Best G-Shock For Me! – The Casio G-Shock GW-5000U

I don’t think I really need to elaborate on the statement that if you need a real beater watch, then get a G-Shock. Since the first G-Shock was launched...

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