Chronopolis Watches Blog
Seiko Nicknames - The 13 Best Watches You Can Buy Now
Posted on April 15 2024
How many brands do you know where customers have renamed the products?Think about that for a second.Customers creating their own unique names for a brands products.It only happens with a few companies. And when it does, the nicknames become as important as the real name. It's what every brand would...
Seize the Moment with the Accurate from Mr Jones - a Playful Reminder of Death
Posted on October 18 2023
The Accurate from Mr Jones is a fun watch that is deadly serious.
Designed in Britain: Gresham's Stunning Debut the Genesis G1
Posted on October 05 2023
The British-designed Genesis G1 is a complex and exciting new release.
Machia's German V5 Chronograph has an Exciting Backstory
Posted on October 03 2023
From Germany and with Italian inspiration, Machia's debut watch is a stunner.
Holgar's Sport Is An Affordable And Exciting Swiss-Made Watch
Posted on September 27 2023
A masculine sports watch from a young Swiss brand.
Mr Jones Nuage Will Have You Falling In Love With Timekeeping Again
Posted on June 28 2023
An eccentric unisex watch from one of Britain's most creative watchmakers.
DWISS R2 Showcases the Best of Independent Swiss Watchmaking
Posted on June 08 2023
An unusual watch from a young Swiss brand.
Pompeak's Sub-Aquatic is a Handsome British Diver with a Swiss Heart
Posted on June 07 2023
A British dive watch with a Swiss-made automatic movement.
AVI-8's Hawker Typhoon Sheila Raises Funds to Rebuild a Legend
Posted on June 02 2023
Avi-8's latest release aims to get a classic warplane back into the air.
Olivier Meylan's Players Edition Watch Brings Swiss Heritage To Britain
Posted on May 18 2023
A classic steel sports watch from a young British brand.
The Nodus Retrospect III Is An American Tribute To 1950s Dive Watches
Posted on May 16 2023
An American watch that tips a nod to icons of the past.
AVI-8's New Flyboy Pays Tribute to the Famed Tuskegee Airmen
Posted on April 26 2023
AVI-8's latest collaboration with America's Tuskegee Airmen non-profit.
Northgate Club 40 - A Colourful and Affordable Sports Watch (Review)
Posted on April 14 2023
Fresh from Amsterdam, an octagonal steel sports watch.
AVI-8 Unveils its Latest Royal British Legion Collaboration
Posted on March 28 2023
Avi-8's Royal British Legion Limited Edition Chronograph.
Certina's Innovative DS+ Watch Offers Endless Customisation
Posted on March 09 2023
The DS+ is an exciting new concept from Certina - a watch that you can customise.
Medini Celeritas - An Affordable Chronograph from Dubai (Review)
Posted on March 01 2023
A very affordable meca-quartz chronograph that you can customise.
You Need 5 Watches in Life - The Enoksen Fly is One of Them
Posted on February 17 2023
A traditional pilot's watch - hand-assembled in Northern Ireland.
Botta Design Uno 24 - An Extraordinarily Logical German Watch
Posted on February 14 2023
An unusual one-handed automatic German watch with 24-hr dial.
Avi-8's New Atlas Chronograph is a Stunning Tribute to Aviation History
Posted on February 08 2023
Avi's new chronograph is pays homage to aviation greats.
Timeless HMS-001 - Swiss Automatic Watch with a Unique Design (Review)
Posted on January 19 2023
Is this original and affordable Swiss automatic watch too good to be true?
Heritor - The Best 5 Watches from Young American Brand
Posted on September 16 2022
An introduction to this new and exciting American brand.
Avi-8 Clowes Watch Pays Tribute to Battle of Britain Ace
Posted on July 28 2022
A modern interpretation of the classic Flieger pilot's watch.
The MHD Type 2 Celebrates Motoring of the Roaring '20s
Posted on July 25 2022
In depth-look at a British automatic watch inspired by cars of the 1920s.
Neminus Unveils the Matador - A Unique Looking Dive Watch
Posted on July 07 2022
A very distinctive chronograph from the Singapore-based microbrand.
Steelix Eclipse - Momentum's Exciting Solar Field Watch (Review)
Posted on June 22 2022
A very affordable solar-powered field watch.
Archimede Klassik 200 - The Best of Both Worlds (Review)
Posted on June 10 2022
A beefed-up dress watch that combines German manufacturing with a Swiss movement.
Armida A12 - An Exciting Alternative to the Seiko 62MAS
Posted on June 02 2022
A modern take on the classic 1960s Skin Diver style.
Neminus Watch Review - The Unique Xtreme Diver 300
Posted on May 19 2022
I take a closer look at the distinctive features of this bold divers watch.
MHD Streamliner - Stunning British Designed Automatic Watch
Posted on May 16 2022
A British watch created by a well renowned car designer.
Draken Kruger Review - A Reliable Watch Built for Adventure
Posted on May 10 2022
Inspired by adventure and built for the outdoors - a titanium chronograph.
Lilienthal Berlin Zeitgeist Review - German Bauhaus Watch
Posted on May 04 2022
An exciting Bauhaus watch - designed in Berlin and built in Germany.
Momentum Wayfinder Review - Titanium Military Inspired Watch
Posted on April 25 2022
The Wayfinder is an affordable outdoors watch with a titanium case, fully lumed dial and a GMT feature.
Marathon MSAR Review - Authentic Swiss-Made Military Watch
Posted on April 21 2022
90% of Marathon watches go to government contracts. Find out more about their military diver.
Shore Projects: Falmouth Watch Review (A Week on my Wrist)
Posted on April 13 2022
Young British brand Shore Projects takes inspiration from seaside towns and villages.
Mr Jones Ascendent Review: Unusual & Eye-Catching British Watch
Posted on April 11 2022
The Ascendent is a fun and quirky collaboration. It's also assembled in Britain.
Tissot Seastar 2000 Review - An Exciting Swiss Dive Watch
Posted on April 05 2022
It's at the top of Tissot's Seastar collection. A big, bold 600M rated Swiss-made automatic.
Timor Heritage Field Watch - Review of Dirty Dozen Remake
Posted on March 14 2022
An in-depth review of Timor's Dirty Dozen remake.
Timex Marlin Snoopy - A Review of the Take Care Watch
Posted on March 04 2022
The Timex Marlin is a classic affordable dress watch. I take a look at a recent reissue.
William Wood Valiant - A British Watch Inspired by Firefighters
Posted on February 28 2022
An in-depth review of the Valiant watch from William Wood.
Bremont Broadsword Bronze - A Stunning Dirty Dozen Style Watch
Posted on January 24 2022
A modern interpretation of a classic British military watch.
Citizen Watches - The 5 Best Models From Promaster Line
Posted on December 08 2021
A guide to Citizen's rugged Promaster collection.
The 8 Best Affordable Gold Coloured Watches (Buyers Guide)
Posted on November 21 2021
Gold can be gaudy and tasteless. But it doesn't have to be. It can also be affordable and elegant.
The 6 Best Affordable Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Alternatives
Posted on November 11 2021
The Royal Oak is an iconic sports watch. Here are the more affordable alternatives.
Duxot Watches - The 7 Best Models From Affordable Brand
Posted on November 05 2021
Another brand from Hong Kong-based Dartmouth. I take a closer look.
The 7 Best Affordable Dive Watches with a Steel Bezel
Posted on October 27 2021
See how a steel bezel can change the look of a divers watch.
Open Heart Watches - 7 Affordable and Interesting Models
Posted on October 16 2021
It's a hard look to get right. Here's seven affordable watches that do.
Rolex Milsub - 5 Affordable Alternatives to the Military Submariner
Posted on October 07 2021
The Milsub is one of the rarest Rolex watches. I take a look at the affordable alternatives.
Diver's Watches with a Helium Release Valve - 7 Exciting Models
Posted on October 05 2021
Why does a dive watch need a helium escape valve?
W10 Classic Military Watch - 4 Stunning Modern Remakes
Posted on October 01 2021
It's an iconic British military watch. Here are the best remakes.
Hamilton - 6 Stunning Swiss Watches With An American Heritage
Posted on September 30 2021
A Swiss brand with over a hundred years of American history. I take a closer look.