Chronopolis Watches Blog
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.
Panzera - The 4 Best Watches From Exciting Australian Brand
Posted on September 25 2021
Learn more about Australia's leading watch brand.
Sinn German Watches - 7 Exciting Automatics for Diving and Aviation
Posted on September 22 2021
An in-depth look at this fascinating German brand.
Davosa Swiss Watches - 7 Exciting Models For Divers And Pilots
Posted on September 17 2021
A Swiss heritage brand with a Germanic twist.
Aviator - Exciting Swiss Pilot's Watches with a Russian Heritage
Posted on September 09 2021
Swiss-made aviation watches with Russian heritage.
Doxa - The 5 Best Watches From Iconic Swiss Brand
Posted on September 07 2021
Bold and colourful dive watches from Switzerland.
The 5 Best Zodiac Watches - Stunning & Colourful Swiss Timepieces
Posted on August 27 2021
Zodiac were one of the early pioneers of dive watches. Let's catch up with them.
The 6 Best Seiko Reissues, Reinterpretations, Re-creations and Recrafts
Posted on August 25 2021
The best re-issued watches from the Japanese giant.
Marathon - The 3 Best Military Watches (Canadian Designed and Swiss-Made)
Posted on August 23 2021
A family-run Canadian brand that owns a Swiss watchmaking factory.
The 5 Best Oris Swiss Watches - A Buyers Guide
Posted on August 19 2021
Take a look at the highs and lows of this Swiss heritage brand.
The 7 Best Affordable Turquoise Dial Watches (Buyers Guide)
Posted on August 17 2021
I take a closer look at affordable watches using this bold colour.
The 5 Best Affordable Left-Handed or Destro Watches
Posted on August 15 2021
There aren't many watches designed for lefties. But I've found five great ones.
7 Exciting and Affordable Watches with Aged or Retro Lume
Posted on August 12 2021
Retro-looking lume is controversial. But I'm a fan.
6 Impressive Bell & Ross Watches - The Best from French Brand
Posted on August 11 2021
Parisian design and Swiss watchmaking. It's a powerful combination.
Ball Watch Company - 8 Stunning Swiss-Made Models with American Roots
Posted on August 06 2021
Ball began with American railroad watches. Let's catch up with them.
5 Stunning Squale Dive Watches - The Best from Italian Brand
Posted on August 02 2021
A small Italian family-run brand with a foot in Switzerland.
The 5 Best Tudor Black Bay Affordable Alternatives And Homages
Posted on July 28 2021
Affordable alternatives to Tudor's most famous watch.
Stuhrling Affordable Watches - The 6 Best Divers Models
Posted on July 26 2021
The best dive watches from this young American brand.
Zeppelin - The 7 Best Affordable Watches from Germany
Posted on July 22 2021
German-Made aviation watches - find out more.
Laco - The 6 Best Affordable Watches from Germany
Posted on July 20 2021
An in-depth look at one of the pioneers of the German Flieger Watch.
The 7 Best Affordable Blue Dial Dress Watches
Posted on July 16 2021
It's the second most popular colour for watches. Let's see why.
The 7 Best Affordable Red Dial Dive Watches
Posted on July 14 2021
Red isn't a common watch colour. But there are still some great watches to discover.
