Thank you for that opinionated and in-depth review. Now that Hodinkee is like all the other watch blogs and basically runs press releases it is nice to read a real review.
Purchased one based on your keen insights, Jason. It’s one hell of a watch. Built like a tank, but disappears under my dressier shirt cuff. The rubber strap is very substantial and seems quite comfortable. Not sure how it will do with summer heat. I actually like their screwbars, it’s an attention to detail that completes the package. Thanks for uncovering this line. Cheers.
This is an amazing watch Jason, thanks for sharing this great review. Do you use the bezel for other features besides timing events? I often see your photos with the bezel in different positions, it is just for the photo frame? Really nice photography
I live near Orford Ness and the military and atomic experiments site is so visible and tangibly close in an eerie way.
There is a lot of military sites around East Anglia that would be worth a visit, although don’t bring anything resembling climbing gear and it’s as flat as a billiard table around here. Simon
Finally...a watch review where actual likes AND dislikes are mentioned.
I think I'd be a huge fan of their screwbars. More watch companies should use them. I keep my old 2004 Panerai 104 because it's the only watch I own that doesn't use springbars. The screws are the originals, never cross-threaded or wore out, and have never loosened on their own. With regards to springbars I've had multiple luxury watches pop off my wrist because the force on the springbar was too much (My Rolex still sits on the bottom of a lake). Screwbars all day, baby.
Great write up. I am a big fan of the aesthetic, especially the date window. I agree that the dial feels a bit empty. The biggest issue that prevents me from looking more seriously at this watch is the size - 51 mm lug-to-lug is simply too big for me. I'd love for them to decrease the size to 40 mm with a LtL of 48mm; by doing so, I think the dial would feel less expansive and would be a bit better proportioned (in addition to fitting my wrist better). The NIVO color is very appealing.
Thank you for that opinionated and in-depth review. Now that Hodinkee is like all the other watch blogs and basically runs press releases it is nice to read a real review.
Purchased one based on your keen insights, Jason. It’s one hell of a watch. Built like a tank, but disappears under my dressier shirt cuff. The rubber strap is very substantial and seems quite comfortable. Not sure how it will do with summer heat. I actually like their screwbars, it’s an attention to detail that completes the package. Thanks for uncovering this line. Cheers.
This is an amazing watch Jason, thanks for sharing this great review. Do you use the bezel for other features besides timing events? I often see your photos with the bezel in different positions, it is just for the photo frame? Really nice photography
Hi Jason,
Great read on the EB watch.
I live near Orford Ness and the military and atomic experiments site is so visible and tangibly close in an eerie way.
There is a lot of military sites around East Anglia that would be worth a visit, although don’t bring anything resembling climbing gear and it’s as flat as a billiard table around here. Simon
Finally...a watch review where actual likes AND dislikes are mentioned.
I think I'd be a huge fan of their screwbars. More watch companies should use them. I keep my old 2004 Panerai 104 because it's the only watch I own that doesn't use springbars. The screws are the originals, never cross-threaded or wore out, and have never loosened on their own. With regards to springbars I've had multiple luxury watches pop off my wrist because the force on the springbar was too much (My Rolex still sits on the bottom of a lake). Screwbars all day, baby.
Great write up Heaton!
Great write up. I am a big fan of the aesthetic, especially the date window. I agree that the dial feels a bit empty. The biggest issue that prevents me from looking more seriously at this watch is the size - 51 mm lug-to-lug is simply too big for me. I'd love for them to decrease the size to 40 mm with a LtL of 48mm; by doing so, I think the dial would feel less expansive and would be a bit better proportioned (in addition to fitting my wrist better). The NIVO color is very appealing.