Archive 24DEC2023 - 02AUG2024
Here you will find our earliest blog articles as "archived" material.
As always:
Stay Sketchy.
- @RoofKoreanActual, 2IC SBWC
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Frome Casio's to Seamasters: The Timekeeping Culture of a Royal Navy Vessel
Saami @brokewatchkeeper, A dedicated member of the Club, Sheds light on timekeeping culture of a Royal Navy Vessel. From Casio's to Seamasters is an article that truly shows the time pieces trusted by Navy Professionals serving in the Royal Navy.
02.08.24
Squale Millitaire 500M Full Lumnious
Derek, a day-one member of the Club and assistant in managing daily operations, Briefs us on the Squale Millitaire 500M Full Luminous. A company with rich diving history in both the civilian and military/law enforcement dive world.
31.07.24
A Modernized Classic: Praesidus' Jungle Field
2IC, @RoofKoreanActual looks at a beyond-faithful recreation of a Vietnam-era wristwatch spec originally intended for Aviators, the Praesidus Jungle Field is a watch well-worth the money and fits alongside a modern warfighter's kit as seamlessly as it did back in the 1960s.
30.06.24
SBWC UK Branch Visits the Maidenhead HQ of Christopher Ward
@WatchAndCountry, the SBWC resident Brit makes his way to Christopher Ward's Maidenhead UK HQ for a peek behind the scenes, featuring a special look at the Bespoke Watch capabilities of the brand.
22.06.24
The Cabot Watch Company SBS x SBWC Edition
Our favorite Recon Pointman talks about the Cabot Watch Company and shares the first official look into the SBWC edition of the CWC "Special Boat Service" diver.
16.06.24
A Recon Patrolman on the Praesidus Watch Co. RecSpec
Derek, a day-one member of the Club and assistant in managing daily operations, touches on the Praesidus Watch Co. Reconnaissance Specification "RecSpec": a faithful recreation of one of many MACVSOG watches from the Vietnam War
25.05.24
The Christopher Ward C63 Colchester: a High-speed Tribute to the Para Regiment
@WatchAndCountry, a day-one member of the SBWC offers his initial insight to the Christopher Ward C63 Colchester, a low-key, space-age material constructed watch made in honor of the Para Regiment.
03.05.24
Ares Diver-1 Global Mission Timer, a Review by Eric of @RicosWatches
Eric of @RicosWatches gives us a review of the Ares Diver-1 GMT, a robust “Mission Timer” from Ares Watch Company and outlines his impressions and ownership experience.
27.04.24
An American Infantryman and a Royal Navy Diver: The Christopher Ward C65 "Dartmouth" Series 2
Mi Nam (IG: @RoofKoreanActual), 2IC at SBWC gives his initial thoughts and impressions on the Christopher Ward C65 Dartmouth and explains why the perfect field watch for any Soldier is a Diver.
06.04.24
On the Clock in New York with the NYPD – A LEO's watch profile
Sketchyboyz Watch Club long time friend, writer and supporter @quartzandauto takes time out of writing for his own blog to feature on our own with his latest edition of 'On the Clock', featuring 'Chino' an NYPD cop who takes his collection of tool watches on to New York's mean streets. His collection, his profession and the watches that see the blood and sweat of an LEO's job in New York.
31.03.24
The British Super Compressor - Christopher Ward C65 review by @ricoswatches
Rico from @ricoswatches gets to grips with his new C65 Super Compressor. Christopher Ward's take on the 70's-esque super compressor diver and why he thinks its an all in one, one-watch collection that does it all.
22.03.24
From the Desk of @WatchesWinWars | Tool Selection: Which Watch Style is for You?
Watches Win Wars: OG Member, Army Infantry Officer, and watch aficionado walks you through the BLUF of making a choice on starting your collection:
So, you want to buy a watch but don’t know where to start? Maybe you
have not given it much thought, or maybe if you’re like me, you have given it far
too much thought and are struggling to make up your mind...
16.03.24
The Soldiers’ Paradox - Hugh O'Brien
Returning for a second article, ex-RAN Clearance Diver and special forces soldier Hugh O'Brien, whilst watching Afghanistan falling to the Taliban, reflects on life post-war and the watches that followed him on his journey.
24.02.24
'Blakjak' - A Tornek-Rayville story
Following from the release article of the new Tornek-Rayville 'Blakjak', co-founder and US Army infantry officer Mi Nam Choe II (@roofkoreanactual) writes the pre and post-script to a Tornek-Rayville story.
06.02.24
Announcing the Tornek-Rayville Type 7B 'Blakjak'
Sketchyboyz Watch Club is pleased to announce the release of Tornek-Rayville's latest iteration, the Type 7B 'Blakjak'. All the links you need to get your hands on one are included in this press release.
06.02.24
The Mudmaster - A SWAT LEO's tool watch story.
The tactical element of SWAT law enforcement officer work demands a tool watch that can stand up to the task. An anonymous LEO's account from @thewatchbunkerclub of how his Mudmaster GG1000-1A integrates into his frontline role and reflects on his career.
04.02.24
A diver for a diver - A Green Beret's watches on global operations
Special forces soldier, Green Beret and serving US Army officer Pat H of @whiskey7_ tells of Seiko, Citizen and many more diver and tool watches that accompanied him on operations from Africa to Afghanistan.
25.01.24
The Casio Submariner & other legends: The horological culture of a Royal Navy Submariner
Serving Royal Navy Submariner and editor of the SketchyBoyz watch club blog @wristoftoday gives an insight into the unspoken world of watches inside the secretive Royal Navy Submarine Service.
25.01.24
Bald Head Island - Tales of Cold War warriors and Vintage Seiko's
Former 82nd Airborne Officer, writer and veteran Jack MacTavish of @jackmactavishadventures details some of the watches, vintage and modern, found during his career as a late Cold War soldier.
17.01.24
A Canadian in Ukraine - A G-Shock DW6900 on clandestine operations
8 years before the 'Special military operation' of 2022, a Canadian Military member on clandestine operations takes a G-Shock DW6900 to the frontlines.
28.12.23
'It's all relative' - Hugh 'Obi' O'Brien
Former Australian Navy (RAN) clearance diver and special forces soldier, Hugh O'Brien (Obi) pens his experiences in life, service and watches in the first feature article for the SBWC blog.
24.12.23
Welcome to the SBWC Blog - An introduction
Welcome to the blog.
Who, or what is Sketchyboyzwatchclub?
What we came here to do, and what to expect from the blog in 2024.
24.12.23
Hamilton Murph v Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical
How does one of modern cinema's greatest watch icons compare against a 20th century classic? Pure Americana? Or Functional tool? @wristoftoday evaluates these questions.
24.12.23