I was looking for a modern classic 4×4. Something that offered the timeless design of a functional classic with more recent comforts. Possibly, nothing fits…
Land Rover LR4 – Mystery P0304 Check Engine Light (Solved)
I had a P0304 engine error code that occurred when driving up hill or accelerating out of corners with multiple symptoms that weren’t leading to…
LR4 Land Rover 5.0V8. Is this Peak Discovery?
Rather than making drastic changes, the Discovery 4, known as the LR4 in North America and the Middle East, was a continuation of the Discovery…
Mido Ocean Star Tribute Automatic Watch – 2 Year Review
After two years of ownership, to say the watch has worn on me, would be putting it mildly. When I received it I was pleasantly…
Early 1980s Ishiwata Bicycle Tubing
I have a 1982 Bianchi made using Ishiwata Magny. However, there isn’t a lot of information on Ishiwata framesets. So I thought I would share…
Backcountry Skiing in the Monashees
Backcountry in the Monashee range
Years ago I cycled a Gran Fondo from Coldstream to Arrow Lake. The route took us over the Monashee pass. A mountain range connecting the…
Mido Ocean Star Tribute
In 1959 Mido released the Ocean Star line of watches with a completely novel monocoque case design, pressure fitted crystal, cork crown sealing system and…
A brief timeline of waterproof watches
In 1927 Miss Mercedes Gleitze successfully swam across the English Channel. It was her eighth attempt. However, a rumour began that another woman had swam…
Mido, A Rich & Storied History
I’ve been on the search for a watch and made the decision to go for the Mido Ocean Star Tribute timepiece. 4 years ago my…
Brand & Watches
What can you learn about building a brand from watch manufacturers and enthusiasts? I’m on a journey to buy a watch. An automatic mechanical watch…