Rolex Explorer II vs monte SPIGA
For the discerning horologophile, just how close is the upstart Rolex to presenting a serious challenge to the classic monte SPIGA MOS6170 ? Let us cast a critical eye upon […]
Mirrorless-less : less really is more, buy a DSLR.
An enthusiasm for dumpster diving in the used camera shops of Tokyo if left unrestrained may result in every camera ever made eventually coming into ones possession. This may or […]
Seiko Landmaster SBCW009 “Mitsuro Ohba”
I owned a decent Rolex GMT Master 16753 in days gone by which I loved but replaced with a simple Orient Excursionist. Little wrong with that model, a bit large […]
IWC Ingenieur 3227-12 “Ken Noguchi”
The IWC Ingenieur 3227-12. The “dash 12” signifying the edition of 200 made in collaboration with Japanese alpinist and conservationist Ken Noguchi, who was ( at the time aged 25 […]
Seiko 8F56-0040 Perpetual Titanium GMT
The Seiko 8F56-0040. Seiko really knows how to name a watch memorably. Movement reference, dash, meaningless number. Fortunately, they spend more time on the actual watch and here we have […]
Convenient, Healthy, Nutty
Round up of the excellent variety of health drinks available at your local Japanese convenience store. Gen-My Brown Rice Drink (195ml) Energy / エネルギー / 熱量 : 154kcal Protein / たんぱく質 […]