Author: calibre321

I am a writer, an educator, a craftsman, and a watch enthusiast. Follow me on Instagram @calibre321, or read my watch reviews at thecalibratedwrist.com.
Take Two, Time

Omega Speedmaster Super Racing: Forget the Moon. This Speedmaster Is Chasing Two Seconds.

By Brent Robillard To the moon and beyond When most of us think of the Omega Speedmaster, we think of the Moon. And fair enough. It’s a pretty tough act to follow. Few watches can claim such an extraordinary place in history, and fewer still have managed to build an identity so closely tied to a single achievement. But not every Speedmaster needs to go … Continue reading Omega Speedmaster Super Racing: Forget the Moon. This Speedmaster Is Chasing Two Seconds.

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Off The Cuff, Time

Hands on with the Circula Facet 41

By Brent Robillard Elegant GADA Some watches take a little explaining. The Circula Facet rather helpfully puts its best argument right there in the name. Look at the case. Then the hands. Then follow those angles down into the bracelet. By that point, you get it. What I wasn’t expecting was quite this much work in a watch at this price. The Facet 41 starts … Continue reading Hands on with the Circula Facet 41

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Other Watchy Bits, Time

Supercharging my RZE UTD-8000 in ten minutes

by Brent Robillard The mod squad For someone who spends so much time around watches, my modding résumé is remarkably short. I once swapped the bezel on my Seiko SKX013. On another occasion, I assembled a DIY dive watch, if that counts. Beyond that, I have barely scratched the surface. So when I tell you that swapping the module in my RZE UTD-8000-CKG took ten … Continue reading Supercharging my RZE UTD-8000 in ten minutes

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