On day one of a trial, with a jury very much in the mix, I opted for a blue suit, brown shoes, and a gold watch. I do mostly criminal trials where "my jurors", the ones that will agree with me, want to see symbols of success. I can't drive a fancy car into the… Continue reading The One Jeweled Wonder
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When Gruen couldn’t sell its military watch to the military
So, the war has broken out and you can't get your movements across the Atlantic to Ohio. Your biggest rivals get the contracts. What are you to do? I have been relatively happy with the state of the collection recently. I feel like I am entering a phase with less buying. I am looking less… Continue reading When Gruen couldn’t sell its military watch to the military
I do not like them here or there
I do not like them anywhere. Digital displays, I do not like them. I am old enough to remember the first Pulsars, back when they were an American brand, Hamilton's last stand and a brave foray into modernity. My grandfather built desk clocks with the same red display, because he could, because it was "new".… Continue reading I do not like them here or there
Do people notice your watch?
If you wear a modern diver on a steel bracelet the chances are rare that anyone will comment on your watch. Perhaps, someone wearing the same brand will make the connection, but it is rare, even for Rolex bros. However, if you wear a vintage watch and you have a long interaction with someone you… Continue reading Do people notice your watch?


