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.

The New Casio Pro Trek PRJ-B001EX-1 Hides a Pocket in Its Strap

The New Casio Pro Trek PRJ-B001EX-1 Hides a Pocket in Its Strap

My hiking plan remains perfectly organised: buy the watch first, choose the mountain later and hope nobody checks how often I actually leave the sofa. Aug 8, 2026 5 min read Read Article

The Lightweight Casio F-91WF Watch on Cloth-Strap

The Lightweight Casio F-91WF Watch on Cloth-Strap

Casio F-91WF-1A, F-91WF-2A, F-91WF-3A Collection

At only 21 grams, this Casio weighs far less than the excuses I will need when all three versions suddenly appear in my collection. Aug 7, 2026 7 min read Read Article

Kanoa Igarashi’s Fourth G-Shock G-LIDE Is Ready for Surf and Training

Kanoa Igarashi’s Fourth G-Shock G-LIDE Is Ready for Surf and Training

G-Shock G-LIDE GBX-H5600KI-5

Most surf watches stop after telling you when the tide is coming in. Kanoa Igarashi’s new G-LIDE also checks your heart, studies your sleep and expects the next wave. Aug 5, 2026 4 min read Read Article

Seiko Gives the Honda Motocompo Its Own 5 Sports Limited Edition – HDB010

Seiko Gives the Honda Motocompo Its Own 5 Sports Limited Edition – HDB010

Seiko 5 Sports Honda Motocompo Limited Edition HDB010

Honda built a scooter to fit inside a car. Seiko has shrunk the idea again, put it on a wrist and even remembered the strange little shipping box from 1981. Aug 4, 2026 6 min read Read Article

Casio Launches Master in Horizon Gold G-Shock Trio

Casio Launches Master in Horizon Gold G-Shock Trio

Casio Master in Horizon Gold

Casio found gold on the horizon and put it on three G-Shocks. Luckily, it also added enough sensors to help us find the horizon again. Aug 4, 2026 4 min read Read Article