I’ve always had a preference for dive watches. I love the durable construction and high legibility that they usually offer, and this sort of reliable functionality is what makes some of the most practical watches. However, the domestic Chinese market has, from my exploration so far, mostly enjoyed a more traditional and dressier style of watch, so stepping outside of that safe zone can be a risky thing for a brand to do. JIUSKO (pronounced jee you sko) is a brand that has accepted that challenge and is designing watches with a broader appeal.

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From Traditions & Encounters: A Brief Global History:

In January 1601 a mechanical clock chimed the hours for the first time in the city of Beijing. In the early 1580s, devices that Chinese called “self-ringing bells” had arrived at the port of Macau with Portuguese merchants. Reports of them soon spread to the emperor in Beijing. The Roman Catholic missionary Matteo Ricci conceived the idea of awing the emperor with mechanical clocks and then persuading him and his subjects to convert to Christianity. From his post at Macau, Ricci let imperial authorities know that he could supply the emperor with a chiming clock. When the emperor Wanli granted him permission to travel to Beijing and establish a mission, Ricci took with him a large mechanical clock intended for public display and a smaller clock for the emperor’s personal use.

From Travis, winner of the first East Watch Review giveaway:

“I am very pleased with my new Dixmont watch and will have to say that I have changed my outlook toward Chinese watches. With experience comes perspective, and I feel like the more I learn about some of these lesser-known brands like those featured here on East Watch Review, the more I understand that quality doesn't always need to come with a ‘Swiss Made’ label. I am proud to add a Chinese watch to my small but growing collection, and I hope to see many years of service out of this piece!

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When it comes to watches, fashion, or any other item I choose to use or wear daily, I try to avoid gimmicks. I don't mind a little something extra, but I would like that extra something to at least be practical in theory. So, I see this watch with interchangeable bezels that alter the appearance of the watch face to resemble a camera lens, and the first thought that goes through my mind is…why?

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