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Luminox Dive Professional Model 207

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:48:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bleugoose - Like all other Luminox watches, the Dive Professional model 207 uses tritium-powered microlights for illumination. The microlights (small glass tubes filled with tritium gas) glow constantly thanks to tritium’s radioactive nature. What this means is...

IRONMAN Triathalon 42-Lap Dress Watch

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 19:19:40 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bleugoose - Don't Wear That Watch! Some years ago, I saw a picture of President Bill Clinton (he may have been Presidential Candidate Bill at that time), wearing a suit, dress shirt and tie. He was smiling and waving to a crowd. And on his wrist was a...

Luminox Dive Professional Series 200 Model 203

Wed, 8 Nov 2006 18:12:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bleugoose - My Experience with Luminox The Dive Professional Series from Luminox is indicative of just how far Luminox has come in terms of styling and genuine dive features. When I first became interested in Luminox watches approximately ten years ago,...

Sandisk m260: Some Advantages Over the Nano

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 12:05:19 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bleugoose - It’s interesting how prolific Apple’s iPod players have become. Indeed, if you walk into any major electronics retailer, you may be overwhelmed by the amount of real estate dedicated to iPods. Go online and you’ll find an iPod cafe for...

Seiko Chronograph SND333: The Pinnacle of Readability, Even If It Yanks Hairs

Mon, 6 Feb 2006 00:39:34 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bleugoose - What Is A Chrono, Anyway? In the strictest sense of the word, a chronograph (from the Greek word chronos, time; and graph from Latin graphus, an instrument to make a record) is any device that measures time. Truly any watch that...

Invicta MEN'S HEMATITE AUTOMATIC DIVER 9947: Invicta Hematite Diver Looks Good, Feels Cheap

Tue, 24 Jan 2006 19:46:45 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bleugoose - The venerable Rolex Submariner is arguably one of the most copied diver-style watches. The Sub is defined by “Mercedes” styled hands (the hour hand sports a small circle resembling a Mercedes hood ornament), screw down crown surrounded by crown...

St. Moritz M1 Quartz 1M-DV00L1B Watch: Pleasantly Surprised For The Price

Wed, 18 Jan 2006 22:59:23 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bleugoose - Based in Canada, St Moritz began producing watches in 1980, specializing in sports watches. Their expertise in designing, manufacturing and servicing timepieces was broadened by partnerships with older, established Swiss manufacturers like Breitling and...

A Great Watch, Whether SEALS Wear It Or Not

Wed, 18 Jan 2006 14:49:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bleugoose - Several years ago, I was intrigued by Luminox’s “Navy SEALS” watch, first and foremost for the alleged endorsement by the SEALS community. After doing a little bit of research, I found that other watch manufacturers also claimed to have...

Seiko Diver SKX779: Not For the Faint of Heart or Weak of Wrist

Wed, 18 Jan 2006 12:28:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bleugoose - A couple of years ago, this was Seiko’s “latest” diver model, sporting a well protected case and a clearly readable face. This large, substantial watch has earned the nickname of “monster” among watch lovers. It is not for the faint...

A Watch Picasso Would Have Loved

Sun, 15 Jan 2006 15:57:44 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author bleugoose - Please note: This review was originally posted Dec 28 '04 under the wrong product listing. It is now listed under the correct product heading. DIGITAL AGE Most sport or running watches tend to be of the digital display variety, for a...

A Modern Take On An Old Idea

Fri, 6 Jan 2006 21:50:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bleugoose - Timex designers may have thought they were onto a brilliant idea when they decided to make a watch that sits on the inside of the wrist (essentially on the radius), as opposed to the traditional placement “on top” of the wrist. Actually, side...

For Some, A Better Choice than GPS

Sat, 1 Jan 2005 20:43:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bleugoose - My interest in the Sleek model was sparked by a disappointing experience with my first "true" running watch, the Nike Triax Speed (
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Here for My Review). I’ve owned a couple of Timex watches in the past, so I...

An Inexpensive, No-Frills MP3 Player

Sun, 19 Dec 2004 01:17:02 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bleugoose - With all of the recent hype surrounding the iPod, I found myself asking if I should consider replacing my reliable workhorse iRock 520. Would it be worth the $250 or so investment? Although I don’t consider it a direct competitor to the iPod, just...

2004 Kia Amanti: One Surprise After Another

Mon, 1 Nov 2004 18:43:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bleugoose - Luxury cars are not my forte. My leading favorites right now are offered by Mazda and Subaru, that fall more on the sporty end of the car continuum. That I ended up in an Amanti was more incidental than anything; I reserved an intermediate sized car for...

2002 Mazda Protege5: "CUTE" is a four letter word...

Sun, 9 Feb 2003 19:46:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bleugoose - Unfortunately, "cute" is the word used most when people comment on the car. In the one year-plus that I have owned my MP5, I’ve also heard words like “cool” and “sporty”. This car has gotten more attention than any of the other cars I...

Iomega Hipzip 31311 40 MB MP3 Player: A Capable But Flawed MP3 Player

Wed, 27 Mar 2002 17:43:24 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author bleugoose - The Hipzip (HZ) represents my first MP3 player purchase. Quite honestly, the only reason I purchased this player instead of a competitor was the fact that I know someone who works for Iomega, and I knew that I would get some free media—the click! or...

Plenty of "sport" in this family sedan!

Mon, 1 Oct 2001 03:17:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bleugoose - Have you ever set out to purchase something specific, like a car, and returned home with something totally different? Well, such was the case with the Dodge Intrepid. My decision to purchase a large car was motivated by a couple of factors. First and...

An Affordable "Exotic" Car

Mon, 17 Jul 2000 02:47:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bleugoose - When I started researching sports cars on the internet, I somehow came across the Subaru SVX. I recalled seeing a few SVX's on the road and was impressed with their "exotic" styling, in particular the telltale...