I know I gave you all a vintage guide (read it or don’t, it is what it is), but it wouldn’t be a complete study without some sort of hypothesis, or theorem. This was introduced into another discussion a long time ago on the WatchCrunch platform, a platform I am no longer welcome on, but… Continue reading Christopher’s Varying Degree of B*stard Theory for Vintage Watches (2007)
Author: chris_escapementroom
Classically trained grump; my mortal enemy is a goose.
I want a change of the narrative…
… but I don’t think I’m going to get it. Comment time, read into this what you wish. I’ve started to notice a recent uptick in focus on micro, and “budget” brands as the “luxury” end of the market is having a downturn, like - more than usual. Perhaps I’m just being a little more… Continue reading I want a change of the narrative…
“Entry-level!?”
STOP CALLING ANYTHING MORE THAN $1000 ENTRY-LEVEL YOU ELITIST SNOBS! You know who you are. Anyone can put a watch on their wrist, you do not require an ‘ology to do so. If you can afford it, you can roll into a high-end boutique, put your name on a list, and maybe in a decent… Continue reading “Entry-level!?”
The things that matter (Matterhorn Divemaster 300 review)
It’s been a little while since my last proper update, and that was me banging on about homages. I think before that I was reporting my findings on Bremont. Twas a busy May it seems. June seems to have flown by, partly because Greg has been tormenting me over on WatchCrunch with the annual One… Continue reading The things that matter (Matterhorn Divemaster 300 review)
Round Table No. 14: Genta – will we ever move on?
Chris: Partly inspired by the recent furore over the latest Credor reissue (did you know Genta designed a watch for Seiko?), and mainly by general ennui, let us commit the ultimate sin and take shots at one of the saints. Who wants to kick things off? Ryan: Have you ever been betrayed by someone you… Continue reading Round Table No. 14: Genta – will we ever move on?
I suppose we have to talk about Bremont…
Everyone else is. Or was. I understand… it was a bit of a shock when they seemingly rebranded, relaunched, and reset, but there was always something (to me) under the surface that was not quite clicking. Be it before, during, or after, I have always found Bremont to be a little bit of an oddball.… Continue reading I suppose we have to talk about Bremont…
There once was an ugly duckling…
… that didn’t grow up into a swan. Look at it. Sometimes you want it to work, but it’s not quite there. Even your favourite brands get it wrong. So this is an A258. I know very little about the A258 as a model (and the internet even less). This one is from around 1954/1955,… Continue reading There once was an ugly duckling…
Talismanic
I know I have a type (30mm 1940s sub-second 15J mechanical Swiss jobber), but that wasn't always the case. For a long period of time around 10-12 years ago I was obsessed with vintage "divers and drivers" as I used to call them. I had a mad Orient phase, I bought a rare Scuba Amfibia… Continue reading Talismanic
Critical mass?
It’s that time of year again… top 10s and best/worst of the year. December is a good time for a retrospective, but I think it might be time for a different sort of reflection. I bought a couple of “new” watches this year - within reason. I am a voracious consumer of the antique and… Continue reading Critical mass?
Watches that should be on your radar – part one…
I have been debating about posting something like this because it is completely subjective, but as year-end comes around with the usual shallow dives into horology, and a potential Chrono24 best of 2023 list that will no doubt feature an Omega, a Rolex, and (shock-horror) a Cartier as their highlights, maybe you want a little… Continue reading Watches that should be on your radar – part one…
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