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Hello, this is Classical. As always, this is a hands-on, self-purchased review. I am in no way affiliated with the brand. I believe real reviews come from extended ownership and personal experience—not borrowed watches or marketing overviews. This model is not the newly announced regular-production version, but the Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1 Series…
Introduction | The Exclusive Tech – Ocean Commitment IV 100-piece limited edition, Titanium Case, 1315A Movement! Blancpain has been a pioneer in dive watches since introducing the Fifty Fathoms in 1953.With each new release, they continue pushing the boundaries of what a luxury diver’s watch can achieve. The Tech – Ocean Commitment IV (Tech OC…
Hello, this is Classical. As always, this review is completely self-funded, with no connection to any brand. I believe in only reviewing watches that I have personally owned and worn for a significant period. Quick overviews or sponsored content that don’t reflect authentic, in-depth experience aren’t real reviews. 1. Brand & Model Name 2. Specifications…
IntroductionHello, this is Classical.When reading posts about watch overhauls, I often come across two conflicting opinions: These statements seem to stem from a misunderstanding of the term “Dry Out.” To clarify this, let’s dive into the details. What Are Lubricants?Lubricants are oils applied between mechanical components to reduce friction. According to NamuWiki:“Lubricants, in a broad…
Today, I’m sharing a reminder for everyone to refresh their knowledge on crown operation techniques. In a classic spy movie, I once saw a scene where two agents synchronized their analog watches down to the second before starting a mission. Though I can’t recall the title, this has me thinking: some people still adjust their…
Water resistance ratings vary between brands and models, typically expressed in meters (m), bars (bar), or atmospheres (atm or ata). Although scientific measurements differentiate between atm and ata, for standard diving at sea level, atm and ata can be treated the same (differences appear mainly in high-altitude diving). Pressure Equivalents: 1 bar ≈ 0.987 atm…
Let’s talk about when and where to use a Helium escape valve, both the automatic and manual types. I have a few diver’s watches with Helium escape valves, and the rest of my dive watches don’t have them. I’ve been diving since my military days, but back then, I hated it because I couldn’t see…
As always, this is a review I bought with my own money. It has nothing to do with the brand. Although there may be individual differences, I avoid reviewing watches I haven’t personally used for a long time. I don’t consider an overview that looks like an advertisement or a quick review of someone else’s…
As always, this is a review I bought with my own money. It has nothing to do with the brand. Although there may be individual differences, I avoid reviewing watches I haven’t personally used for a long time. I don’t consider an overview that looks like an advertisement or a quick review of someone else’s…
Continuing from the last post, let’s dive into another urban myth about waterproofing: “No matter how good the water resistance, watch out for steam in wet saunas because vapor can still get in.“ Before debunking this myth, let’s go over a few key concepts. Pressure Equilibrium In our physical world, two forces from different environments…