IDGuy

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An Industrial Designer with a Passion for Horology. Welcome! Here I independently write and publish weekly articles about the Art and Design of Wristwatches. Celebrating what makes them tick. The aim of this page is to be an archive for new & experienced members of the watch community. Please feel free to contact me below for any enquiries or business proposals. "Industrial Designers not only focus on the appearance of a product but also on how it functions, is manufactured and ultimately the value and experience it provides for users." - IDSA - Industrial Designers Society of America.

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Has Rolex just Confirmed the Return of the "Coke" GMT? (Pepsi Discontinued)

Has Rolex just Confirmed the Return of the "Coke" GMT? (Pepsi Discontinued) IDGuy

47.2K views - 3 days ago

What are the Best Alternative “Explorer Style” Watches? (Entry-Level to Expensive)

What are the Best Alternative “Explorer Style” Watches? (Entry-Level to Expensive) IDGuy

37K views - 1 week ago

The Hidden Cost of Perfection: Has the Rolex Submariner Lost its "Soul" over the Years?

The Hidden Cost of Perfection: Has the Rolex Submariner Lost its "Soul" over the Years? IDGuy

31.5K views - 3 weeks ago

Why the Omega "Le Mans" Speedmaster is a Reverse Panda Done Right!

Why the Omega "Le Mans" Speedmaster is a Reverse Panda Done Right! IDGuy

43.1K views - 1 month ago

When Smaller is Better: Why are “Mid-Size” Watches Making a Comeback?

When Smaller is Better: Why are “Mid-Size” Watches Making a Comeback? IDGuy

34K views - 1 month ago

IDGuy's State of the Watch Collection SOTC 2026: Choosing to Own Fewer & Wear More

IDGuy's State of the Watch Collection SOTC 2026: Choosing to Own Fewer & Wear More IDGuy

40.5K views - 1 month ago

What Are The Best (and Worst) Watch Releases of 2025? 45+ Watches Year-in-Review

What Are The Best (and Worst) Watch Releases of 2025? 45+ Watches Year-in-Review IDGuy

62K views - 2 months ago

Style over Substance? Let’s Talk About Cartier Watches...

Style over Substance? Let’s Talk About Cartier Watches... IDGuy

17.2K views - 2 months ago

Why Do Watch Enthusiasts Love the Rolex Explorer II?

Why Do Watch Enthusiasts Love the Rolex Explorer II? IDGuy

34.5K views - 2 months ago

Tudor’s 36mm Ranger + Why it’s a Big Thing in a Small Package?

Tudor’s 36mm Ranger + Why it’s a Big Thing in a Small Package? IDGuy

46.7K views - 2 months ago

Why is Omega's New Planet Ocean a Perfect Tribute Seamaster ?

Why is Omega's New Planet Ocean a Perfect Tribute Seamaster ? IDGuy

39.8K views - 2 months ago

What Happened to Omega’s Exciting Releases in 2025?

What Happened to Omega’s Exciting Releases in 2025? IDGuy

17.6K views - 3 months ago

Why Are “Limited Editions” the Very Best (and Worst) Watches?

Why Are “Limited Editions” the Very Best (and Worst) Watches? IDGuy

18.7K views - 3 months ago

Why "Two-Tone" Watches Won't Make a Comeback (and that's okay)

Why "Two-Tone" Watches Won't Make a Comeback (and that's okay) IDGuy

24.3K views - 3 months ago

Why Are "White Dial" Sports Watches Still So Underrated?

Why Are "White Dial" Sports Watches Still So Underrated? IDGuy

41.4K views - 4 months ago

What Are The Best & Worst Tudor Watches of the Last 5 Years?

What Are The Best & Worst Tudor Watches of the Last 5 Years? IDGuy

51.9K views - 4 months ago

So, Are Older Rolex Watches the Better Choice?

So, Are Older Rolex Watches the Better Choice? IDGuy

35.3K views - 4 months ago

What Caused the Rise & Fall of the Integrated Bracelet Sports Watch?

What Caused the Rise & Fall of the Integrated Bracelet Sports Watch? IDGuy

40.4K views - 5 months ago

Is it Actually Better to Own Less Watches?

Is it Actually Better to Own Less Watches? IDGuy

30.5K views - 5 months ago

Why Do We Always Return Back to "Boring" Watches?

Why Do We Always Return Back to "Boring" Watches? IDGuy

51.8K views - 5 months ago

What Are The 10 Biggest Watch Regrets We've All Experienced?

What Are The 10 Biggest Watch Regrets We've All Experienced? IDGuy

18.6K views - 6 months ago

Why is Omega's "Globemaster" Still Their Most Underrated Sports Watch?

Why is Omega's "Globemaster" Still Their Most Underrated Sports Watch? IDGuy

20.6K views - 6 months ago

The Datejust II: Why Even Rolex Wish They Never Made This Watch...

The Datejust II: Why Even Rolex Wish They Never Made This Watch... IDGuy

29K views - 6 months ago

Why is the Longines Zulu Time GMT Still Unmatched in 2025?

Why is the Longines Zulu Time GMT Still Unmatched in 2025? IDGuy

54.7K views - 6 months ago

What Are The Best Watch Releases of Q1 & Q2 2025? (50+ Watches)

What Are The Best Watch Releases of Q1 & Q2 2025? (50+ Watches) IDGuy

53.5K views - 6 months ago

Can Breitlings New SuperOcean Rival Tudor’s Black Bay? (40mm Heritage B31)

Can Breitlings New SuperOcean Rival Tudor’s Black Bay? (40mm Heritage B31) IDGuy

31K views - 7 months ago

Why Do We Still Love Tiffany & Turquoise Dial Watches?

Why Do We Still Love Tiffany & Turquoise Dial Watches? IDGuy

13.3K views - 7 months ago

Is Omega About to Release a "Mid-Size" Seamaster Pro? (39mm SMP + Renders)

Is Omega About to Release a "Mid-Size" Seamaster Pro? (39mm SMP + Renders) IDGuy

42.9K views - 7 months ago

Seiko 5's Perfect Re-Edition? 2025 Return of the "Gene Kranz" (6119-8460)

Seiko 5's Perfect Re-Edition? 2025 Return of the "Gene Kranz" (6119-8460) IDGuy

64.2K views - 8 months ago

What Are The Most Important Watches of the Last 5 Years? (20+ Brands)

What Are The Most Important Watches of the Last 5 Years? (20+ Brands) IDGuy

51.5K views - 8 months ago

Pelagos ULTRA: How Did Tudor Beat Rolex at their Own Game?

Pelagos ULTRA: How Did Tudor Beat Rolex at their Own Game? IDGuy

42.3K views - 8 months ago

Beige or Pistachio? + Why Do Rolex Oyster Perpetuals Keep Winning?

Beige or Pistachio? + Why Do Rolex Oyster Perpetuals Keep Winning? IDGuy

82.7K views - 8 months ago

Omega's "Leaked" NEW 38mm Railmaster + What Do We Know?

Omega's "Leaked" NEW 38mm Railmaster + What Do We Know? IDGuy

49.4K views - 9 months ago

Tudor "Carbon 25" Black Bay Chrono + Why its Details Matter

Tudor "Carbon 25" Black Bay Chrono + Why its Details Matter IDGuy

19.4K views - 9 months ago

Ranking My Top-10 Favourite Modern Omega Speedmasters

Ranking My Top-10 Favourite Modern Omega Speedmasters IDGuy

34K views - 9 months ago

Why Didn't Tudor Fix These Issues with the Black Bay Pro?

Why Didn't Tudor Fix These Issues with the Black Bay Pro? IDGuy

32.7K views - 9 months ago

The “Ultra-Chron”: Why is it Longines Best Kept Secret?

The “Ultra-Chron”: Why is it Longines Best Kept Secret? IDGuy

31.7K views - 9 months ago

Tudor’s Forgotten Gem: Why Did They Kill Off the “North Flag”?

Tudor’s Forgotten Gem: Why Did They Kill Off the “North Flag”? IDGuy

17.8K views - 10 months ago

Positives and Negatives of the Rolex “Land-Dweller” + 2025 W&W Tudor Releases

Positives and Negatives of the Rolex “Land-Dweller” + 2025 W&W Tudor Releases IDGuy

34.5K views - 10 months ago

The Last Hope for Panerai? + How Rolex & Tudor Could Fix It

The Last Hope for Panerai? + How Rolex & Tudor Could Fix It IDGuy

59.2K views - 10 months ago

Rolex's "Leaked" 2025 Models + What Do We Know? (Land Dweller, Turquoise Daytona, Green Dial VTNR)

Rolex's "Leaked" 2025 Models + What Do We Know? (Land Dweller, Turquoise Daytona, Green Dial VTNR) IDGuy

92.6K views - 11 months ago

Rolex Release Predictions 2025: What Can We Expect? (GMT 70th Anniversary & Milgauss)

Rolex Release Predictions 2025: What Can We Expect? (GMT 70th Anniversary & Milgauss) IDGuy

83.4K views - 11 months ago

How Did This 1990's Omega Become a "Cult Classic"? (The Dynamic Collection)

How Did This 1990's Omega Become a "Cult Classic"? (The Dynamic Collection) IDGuy

15.8K views - 11 months ago

Tudor Release Predictions 2025: What Can We Expect? (39mm Pelagos GMT, Prince Chronograph)

Tudor Release Predictions 2025: What Can We Expect? (39mm Pelagos GMT, Prince Chronograph) IDGuy

71.6K views - 11 months ago

Timeless or Old-Fashioned? Why The Modern Rolex Datejust is Both...

Timeless or Old-Fashioned? Why The Modern Rolex Datejust is Both... IDGuy

62.8K views - 1 year ago

Are These the Watch Brands We Should be Chasing in 2025? (Breitling, Sinn, Glashütte Original)

Are These the Watch Brands We Should be Chasing in 2025? (Breitling, Sinn, Glashütte Original) IDGuy

31.6K views - 1 year ago

Will Omega Ever Remake The Legendary 2254.50 Seamaster?

Will Omega Ever Remake The Legendary 2254.50 Seamaster? IDGuy

50.7K views - 1 year ago

Return of Vacheron's Steel 222 + Omega's Speedmaster "Meteorite" Moonphase

Return of Vacheron's Steel 222 + Omega's Speedmaster "Meteorite" Moonphase IDGuy

29.2K views - 1 year ago

Rolex's Greatest Diver? Why Do We Still Want the "SD4K"? (Sea-Dweller 116600)

Rolex's Greatest Diver? Why Do We Still Want the "SD4K"? (Sea-Dweller 116600) IDGuy

55.8K views - 1 year ago

The Many (Foolish) Reasons Why I Sold My Tudor Black Bay...

The Many (Foolish) Reasons Why I Sold My Tudor Black Bay... IDGuy

68.8K views - 1 year ago

What Are The Best Releases + My Favourite Watches of 2024? (35+ Watches Year-in-Review)

What Are The Best Releases + My Favourite Watches of 2024? (35+ Watches Year-in-Review) IDGuy

78.1K views - 1 year ago

Tudor's Leaked Harrods 175th Anniversary Black Bay + What Do We Know?

Tudor's Leaked Harrods 175th Anniversary Black Bay + What Do We Know? IDGuy

42.5K views - 1 year ago

Let's Talk About The (kinda) Controversial Patek Cubitus...

Let's Talk About The (kinda) Controversial Patek Cubitus... IDGuy

15.2K views - 1 year ago

Omega's NEW Steel Seamasters + The Unreleased "Bronze Gold" SMP

Omega's NEW Steel Seamasters + The Unreleased "Bronze Gold" SMP IDGuy

55.5K views - 1 year ago

These Are The Rolex Watches We Should Be Chasing...(Submariner, Explorer II, Yacht-Master)

These Are The Rolex Watches We Should Be Chasing...(Submariner, Explorer II, Yacht-Master) IDGuy

114.9K views - 1 year ago

Why Does Nobody Talk About IWC's "Pilot" Identity Issue? (Mk XX, XV, XII)

Why Does Nobody Talk About IWC's "Pilot" Identity Issue? (Mk XX, XV, XII) IDGuy

49K views - 1 year ago

Tudor’s FIRST Pelagos GMT + Why is the FXD still Relevant?

Tudor’s FIRST Pelagos GMT + Why is the FXD still Relevant? IDGuy

51.8K views - 1 year ago

My Definitive Ranking of the Greatest Military Watches (Part 1 - Classics)

My Definitive Ranking of the Greatest Military Watches (Part 1 - Classics) IDGuy

45.7K views - 1 year ago

Tudor's Secondary Prices Keep Dropping (and it's great)

Tudor's Secondary Prices Keep Dropping (and it's great) IDGuy

127.7K views - 1 year ago

Are Modern Seiko Watches Actually Worth It Today? (Prospex, 5 Sports, Presage)

Are Modern Seiko Watches Actually Worth It Today? (Prospex, 5 Sports, Presage) IDGuy

66.7K views - 1 year ago