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This Keaso K001 (Heimdallr) is one of those “under the radar” watches that didn’t generate a lot of fanfare, but impressed those of us who bought it. Taking styling cues from a number of sources, from CWC to Monnin-cased dive watches of the 70’s, it gives off a utilitarian vintage vibe. The fit and finish are good, bezel action is crisp without backplay, and the lume is surprisingly good. Even the bracelet is decent, with screw links. Toss in a set it and forget it quartz movement and you have a great daily beater at a roughly $80 price point.

Had waited a long time for an Englemaan, with most models having been unavailable for some time. Scored this gently used Citadel from EBay. It does not disappoint: the great packaging and case, fit and finish, lume, and wrist presence place it in the top tier of Chinese watches. It will be hard to take off this “gada” watch. I look forward to adding more models.