Ah, the Citizen AQ4080-52L Chronomaster—the horological equivalent of a katana forged in the tears of Swiss watch execs and polished with the collective disbelief of Seiko fanboys. Strap in (with the stainless steel bracelet, naturally), because this isn’t just a review. This is a love letter to the quiet assassin of the watch world, delivered with the subtlety of a samurai in a room full of snoring Swiss cows.
A watch review longer than most people’s attention spans, and hopefully a bit more entertaining than the average product description. But then again, when you’re dealing with a watch like the Longines Master Collection Moonphase Chrono, why settle for anything less?
I have always been taught to start with the positives, so that is what I shall do. I will be the first one to admit that I have not seen the watches I am about to critique in person. So please add in the photographic fudge factor. And also remember: Dreams are free
Did I need to buy this watch? No! Was it a moment of weakness? Hell yes! Do I regret the purchase? Absolutely NOT! LOOK AT IT! My fellow watch lovers (or soon-to-be watch lovers) let me introduce you to the Tissot Heritage Navigator 160th Anniversary COSC!
Even my wife loves this watch! That's right ..... She likes a watch I bought. That fact alone does 50% of the heavy lifting for this Seiko to be anointed as the greatest Seiko of all time in my books!
OK OK OK .. I know this might be a controversial opinion but I am yet to come across a Tag Heuer watch that is as classy, sporty, dressy, and timeless as the Tag Heuer Grand Carrera Calibre 6. Readers beware! this watch is not in production anymore by Tag Heuer. So this is as much a public service announcement as much as it is a plea to Tag Heuer to bring this timeless classic back!
I know I write a watch blog. Usually this is where I would tell you about the proportions of the case, the quality of the bracelet, the hist...
