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Video review: Thomas Earnshaw Longitude Skeleton ES-8062

August 30, 2018

Get 30% off everything on https://www.thomas-earnshaw.com/ using code: WIAA30 Thomas Earnshaw really do like to produce a skeleton watch; and here we’re checking out two options from their Longitude...

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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

Seiko Sumo Watch Review (Blue / SBDC033 / Blumo)

The Seiko Sumo is a watch you tend to see recommended over and over again in various media; there’s little wonder why. Cool design, in-house Seiko movement, and a...

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July 30, 2018

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draken-kalahari-20

£250 - £500

Draken Kalahari Watch Review

I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing Draken’s previous two releases: the Tugela, a diver; and the Peregrine, an aviator. I’m now checking out their latest release: the Kalahari. Named...

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July 16, 2018

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rumoe-nobel-16

£250 - £500

Rumoe Nobel Royal Watch Review

Let’s be honest, an elegant dress watch with sapphire crystal and automatic movement under $500 is always worth a closer look. That was my thoughts when I had a...

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July 8, 2018

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maen-hudson-24

£250 - £500

Maen Hudson 38 Watch Review

The latest offering from Maen is currently on Kickstarter, ending May 31st 2018. It’s a different angle taken by the brand – Maen means moon in Dutch (the founders...

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May 27, 2018

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ayers-metropolitan-4

£250 - £500

Ayers Metropolitan Watch Review

Occasionally a really unique and genuinely interesting timepiece rocks up on Kickstarter: enter the Ayers Metropolitan. With an intriguing cartwheel inspired dial, and a flat cushioned case coupled with...

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April 11, 2018

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d1milano-ultrathin-14

£250 - £500

D1 Milano Ultra Thin (Gun Metal) Watch Review

When you first set your sights on the D1 Milano Ultra Thin, you are more than likely able to see a nod to a number of Gérald Genta watches...

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March 16, 2018

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schaffen-a65-1

£250 - £500

Schaffen A65 Watch Review

At the time of release of this review, Schaffen had already smashed through their Kickstarter campaign. They’re offering two mechanical models: the smart A65 (this one), or the sportier...

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February 3, 2018

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hamtun-neon-2

£250 - £500

Hamtun Neon Watch Review

In October 2016 I had the pleasure of reviewing Hamtun’s first foray into the watch world: the H1. It was a massive success on Kickstarter, and continues to be...

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January 27, 2018

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emg-dl63-16

£250 - £500

EMG DL63 Watch Review

Mechanical chronographs are some of the greatest feats of engineering; so complex, yet so compact. It’s also one of those goals (I think) that everyone seriously into watches should...

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January 8, 2018

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corniche-historique-3

£250 - £500

Corniche Historique Automatic Watch Review

It’s been over 2 years since I reviewed the Corniche Heritage 40, which impressed me as being a lovely crafted quartz timepiece. I always thought that they’d have an...

PUBLISHED
January 4, 2018

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peregrine-18

£250 - £500

Draken Peregrine Watch Review

Draken had a failed kickstarter campaign for the Peregrine in September. A couple of months later – in the middle of November 2017 – it’s going to be given...

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October 30, 2017

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filipo-venice-1

£250 - £500

Filippo Loreti Venice Rose Gold Blue Automatic Watch Review

Filippo Loreti were one of the first to make that claim you see so much of nowadays: “disrupting the watch industry”. It seems every other brand is out there...

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