Bogdan Calarasu

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Bogdan Calarasu

I’m the founder of WatchRider.com, an automotive engineer, web designer, photographer, and passionate watch collector. I created WatchRider to combine technical insight, visual storytelling, and a genuine love of watches. Through hands-on reviews, original photography, and thoughtful articles, I help enthusiasts discover the character behind every timepiece.

Mido Multifort 8 One Crown Goes Fully Black in PVD

Mido Multifort 8 One Crown Goes Fully Black in PVD

Mido Multifort 8 One Crown M055.507.37.051.00

Mido has switched off the lights on its angular Multifort, covering the steel case in black PVD while keeping a bright, readable dial and an 80-hour automatic movement inside it. Jul 31, 2026 6 min read Read Article

Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Green Steel Adds a Sage Dial to Its Urban Travel Watch

Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Green Steel Adds a Sage Dial to Its Urban Travel Watch

Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Green Steel BR05G-GN-ST

Bell & Ross has painted its city GMT sage green, giving travellers two time zones, one integrated case and far fewer excuses for missing the flight. Jul 30, 2026 5 min read Read Article

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Team Ikuzawa Returns as a 39mm Glassbox Limited Edition

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Team Ikuzawa Returns as a 39mm Glassbox Limited Edition

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Team Ikuzawa CBS221M.EB0435

A Japanese stopwatch, a Swiss chronograph and a red toolbox meet in a pit lane. Their result is a 39mm Carrera limited to just 150 pieces. Jul 30, 2026 5 min read Read Article

Casio A1000SP-7: The Premium Digital Classic now with Sapphire and Full Metal

Casio A1000SP-7: The Premium Digital Classic now with Sapphire and Full Metal

Yes, it has a Sapphire Crystal

Casio gives its full-metal digital classic a serious upgrade: sapphire crystal, a slim steel case, a 1/100-second stopwatch and three years of use from one battery. Jul 29, 2026 3 min read Read Article

Mido Multifort TV Big Date Goes Rose-Gold PVD With a Midnight-Blue Dial

Mido Multifort TV Big Date Goes Rose-Gold PVD With a Midnight-Blue Dial

Mido Multifort TV Big Date M049.526.33.041.00

Rose gold can overwhelm a sports watch, but Mido balances the warmth with midnight blue, an integrated bracelet and a date display big enough to read at a glance. Jul 29, 2026 5 min read Read Article