Questions, comments, or concerns about the site, or personal questions about collecting? Ask away.The spectacle of seeing into the works of a watch has enticed enthusiasts since André Charles Caron, clockmaker to France's Louis XV, came up with the skeleton, or open-worked, concept in the mid-18th century. The collection is north of 40 pieces, ranging from affordables from Seiko, Monta, Nodus, and others, up to Sarpaneva, Arnold & Son, URWerk, Linde Werdelin, and others. From there I fell into the world of indie brands (both big and small) and I've never looked back since. Prior to this, I came from an automotive background, and as my watch obsession grew, so did my interest in writing about and working in this industry.Īt a personal level, my collecting habits have evolved over the years, starting with geeking out over modded Seikos, to obsessing over vintage Heuers, to tackling a couple restoration projects. I have been dabbling in the watch industry for about a decade now, having cut my teeth writing about watches for, Bloomberg, WatchTime, Watch Journal, Ablogtowatch, IW Magazine, Time & Tide, Robb Report, and several others.
Where to start? My name is Justin Mastine-Frost, and I am the resident Editor-In-Chief of Watchuseek! I oversee all things editorial on the site, and handle the bulk of our hands-on reviews, news, opinion pieces, and other bits of horological ramblings. Its reset function on the other hand is hidden in its crown, and unlike a monopusher or split chronograph, nothing additional has been done to the design of the crown to execute this, giving the watch a look that is more akin to a dual time or GMT watch with a solo pusher to advance its hour hand. Where past Santos chronograph models used a conventional two and four o'clock chrono pusher configuration, the new Santos Chronograph mixes things up a bit, placing the broad rectangular chronograph start/stop pusher on the opposite side of the case at nine o'clock.
Regardless of which variant you're most fond of, where the piece earns a little extra credit is in the clever configuration of its chronograph pushers. Other models on bracelet will be rather heavy on wrist, however the lightness of its rubber strap make this version a personal favorite of the collection overall.
Although it is a bit hefty by Santos standards, on the wrist the piece is anything but overpowering. Unlike other members of the Santos line, the new chronograph is only being offered in the brand's "XL" case, measuring 43.3mm across, 51.4mm lug to lug, and 12.5mm thick.
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