Author Archives: Cody Lee

Purposeful Life, Purposeful Watches

I haven’t taken the time to write a post for some time due to my class load this fall term; the work has been more challenging than I had anticipated. It has caused me to question myself and my place in the world for the second time this last decade. I see now there isContinue reading “Purposeful Life, Purposeful Watches”

Summer Side-by-Side 2021: IWC Top Gun and Omega Seamaster 300 “No Time to Die”

This years Summer Side-by-Side begins with my growing antipathy towards the unnecessary technological distractions in life. My patience for cellphones, social media, and other superfluous technological devices has regressed to the point of nonexistence and I have been trying everything in my power to get away from them (I am writing this on a computer.Continue reading “Summer Side-by-Side 2021: IWC Top Gun and Omega Seamaster 300 “No Time to Die””

Omega Seamster 300 Bond “No Time To Die” Shooting Time

I was recently perusing HODINKEE and saw an article concerning an IWC Chronograph and the experience the author had while wearing it out to eat. While the concept of wearing a watch to an overpriced New York City restaurant didn’t resonate, it did give me an idea. These watches are meant to be used inContinue reading “Omega Seamster 300 Bond “No Time To Die” Shooting Time”

Tudor Black Bay GMT

As I write this, I am wearing the GMT on an Everest rubber strap with the Tudor deployant installed.  It feels just like the Black Bay 41 I reviewed last year: hefty, thick, and solid.  It is not uncomfortable, nor is it too much for my 7.25” wrist; it isn’t exactly comfortable, either.  The watch straddles the lineContinue reading “Tudor Black Bay GMT”

The New Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm

I find it difficult to move past some of the preconceptions I have about people who wear Rolex watches.  Not in the negative sense completely—it is easy to loath those trust funders who wear them because they are trying to get laid or show off how much money they have—but also in the sense of thoseContinue reading “The New Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm”

What to Expect for 2021

It is time to get back to writing about watches. College has taken much of my energy, but now that it is winter break, its time for the watch writing to begin again.

Retrospective Review: The Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial

For five years the Omega Seamaster 300 Master- Co-axial was the watch I wanted to purchase more than another watch available on the market.  I first saw its look-a-like presented with the release of the movie Spectre, and I fell in love with the idea it presented.  Considering the Neo-vintage vibe it presented and itsContinue reading “Retrospective Review: The Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial”

Everest Strap for Tudor Heritage Black Bay Review

Even in the expensive world of luxury watches, being expected to spend $230 for a rubber strap is rather ridiculous. How can a company justify, with any serious validity, a price such as this on two simple pieces of rubber and a couple pieces of stainless steel?

‘This is My Watch’ with Don Nocito

“If you get into aviation you are going to deal with two things: numbers and time, and I enjoy both.” There was a time in the not so distant past where relying on a wrist watch when flying a plane was essential. It was required to for making sure one could track the four essentialContinue reading “‘This is My Watch’ with Don Nocito”