Brian Enright
Brian Enright runs menswatches.ie. Based in Galway, he has collected watches since 2011. He started the site because buying a watch in Ireland online meant wading through listings that oversell, undersize and quote the wrong maker. His approach is simple: check every figure against the manufacturer, say who really makes the watch, and be honest when a review is based on research rather than time on the wrist. When he isn’t reading spec sheets, Brian is playing rugby or at a live gig.
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Reviews and guides by Brian
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Armani Exchange Drexler AX2600 Review
The Armani Exchange Drexler AX2600 is a black-dial chronograph. Sources disagree on its water resistance, so check the caseback rating before swimming.
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Bulova Marine Star Precisionist 96B431 Review: 262kHz, 200m
The Bulova Marine Star Precisionist 96B431 is a 200m sport watch using the same high-frequency quartz family as the Lunar Pilot.
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Bulova Sutton 96A330 Review: Skeleton Dial Automatic
The Bulova Sutton 96A330 is an automatic with a full skeleton dial and a sapphire crystal, two details the Amazon listing leaves out.
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Casio ABL-100WE-1AEF Review: Not a Smartwatch, and That’s the Point
The Casio ABL-100WE-1AEF is a square retro digital with Bluetooth time sync and a step counter. It is not a touchscreen smartwatch.
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Bulova Classic Aerojet 98A187 Review: Open-Heart Automatic
The Bulova Classic Aerojet 98A187 is an open-heart automatic dress watch with a Miyota movement, from the same group that makes Citizen watches.
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HUGO #FIRST 1530187 Review: Who Makes It, and How It Fits
The HUGO #FIRST 1530187 is a black-plated 43mm quartz watch from the HUGO line of Hugo Boss, made under licence by Movado Group.
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Bulova Lunar Pilot Chronograph Review: The Apollo 15 Story Checked
The Bulova Lunar Pilot is based on the chronograph worn on the Moon during Apollo 15. The history, the specs and what to check…
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BOSS Grand Prix 1513476 Review: Chronograph With a Screw-Down Crown
The BOSS Grand Prix 1513476 is a chronograph with a screw-down crown the Amazon listing leaves out, and listed case sizes that disagree.
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Michael Kors Lexington MK8602 Review
The Michael Kors Lexington MK8602 is a steel chronograph whose specifications agree across almost every source we checked.
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Tommy Hilfiger Decker 1791560 Review: Blue Multifunction Watch
The Tommy Hilfiger Decker 1791560 is a blue multifunction quartz watch rated to 5 ATM. Its listed case size varies between sources.
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Casio G-Shock GA-2100-1A1ER Review: The All-Black ‘CasiOak’
The Casio G-Shock GA-2100-1A1ER is the all-black ‘CasiOak’: a slim carbon-and-resin G-Shock with 200m water resistance.
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Tommy Hilfiger Chase 1791575 Review
The Tommy Hilfiger Chase 1791575 is a 44mm multifunction watch with a screw-down crown, a detail rarely seen at this price.
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Emporio Armani AR11521 Chronograph Review: 43mm Two-Tone
The Emporio Armani AR11521 is a 43mm two-tone chronograph with driving-watch styling. It is rated to 3 ATM, so splashes only.
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TAG Heuer Formula 1 CAZ1010.BA0842 Review: Quartz Chronograph
The TAG Heuer Formula 1 CAZ1010 is a 43mm Swiss quartz chronograph. What it offers, and what to check about the seller before buying.
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TAG Heuer Formula 1 WAZ1118.BA0875 Review: 41mm, Sapphire, 200m
The TAG Heuer Formula 1 WAZ1118.BA0875 is the 41mm date-only quartz Formula 1 with a blue dial. Specs from TAG Heuer, plus one seller…
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Timex Expedition T45181 Review: Analogue-Digital Field Watch
The Timex Expedition T45181 is an analogue-digital field watch with a chronograph, timer and three time zones.
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Casio G-Shock GW-M5610U-1ER Review: Solar and Radio-Controlled
The Casio G-Shock GW-M5610U-1ER is the square G-Shock with solar charging, radio time sync and 200m water resistance.
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OLEVS Chronograph Leather Watch Review
A budget chronograph-style watch with no verifiable independent reviews behind it. What is confirmed, and what is not.
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Fossil Coachman Chronograph CH2891 Review: 44mm, 10 ATM
The Fossil Coachman CH2891 is a 44mm quartz chronograph on a brown leather cuff strap, rated to 10 ATM.
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Calvin Klein Minimalistic Pilot 25200516 Review
The Calvin Klein Minimalistic Pilot 25200516 is a 42mm quartz watch with a textured sunray dial, rated to 3 ATM.
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Citizen Tsuyosa 60 NK0024-54X Review: 60-Hour Automatic
The Citizen Tsuyosa 60 NK0024-54X adds a 60-hour power reserve to the standard Tsuyosa, with sapphire glass front and back.
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Citizen Eco-Drive AW5000-16L Review: The Aviator That Needs No Battery
The Citizen Eco-Drive AW5000-16L is a 42mm light-powered field watch styled after pilot watches. It never needs a routine battery change.
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Bulova Marine Star 98B203 Chronograph Review
An honest look at the Bulova Marine Star 98B203: the specs, what owners report and where it falls short on water resistance.
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Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0150 Watch Review
The Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0150 is a 40mm automatic with an integrated bracelet and sapphire crystal, powered by Citizen’s calibre 8210.
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Seiko 5 Sports SRPE55K1 Review: A 40mm First Automatic
The Seiko 5 Sports SRPE55K1 is the 40mm version of Seiko’s entry-level automatic. Specs from Seiko, and who it suits.
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TAG Heuer Aquaracer WAY1111.BA0928 Review: 41mm Swiss Quartz
The TAG Heuer Aquaracer WAY1111 is a 41mm Swiss quartz watch with dive-style looks. Read the seller caution before spending over €1,000.
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Tommy Hilfiger 1791473 Multifunction Watch Review
The Tommy Hilfiger 1791473 is a 46mm multifunction quartz watch on a silicone strap, rated to 5 ATM.