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Type I muscle fibers are sometimes called “slow twitch” muscles. They expand and contract more slowly and allow us to do mundane tasks such as standing and sitting. They are also required for long-distance runners or swimmers. They use less oxygen than the other muscle fibers, the Type II “fast twitch” muscle fibers. Fast twitch… Continue reading Are You a Slow Twitch or Fast Twitch Collector?
If you were to meet me the first thought that would occur to you would not be “oh, what a fashionable man.” It would probably be, “oh, he likes sweets, perhaps too much.” So, why do I have to the right to opine concerning men’s fashion? Well, to be fair I am limiting my scope… Continue reading Watch Fashion for the Unfashionable Man (Pt. 1)
What would it have been like to have been born in Britain in 410 A.D.? You were brought into a world that had just ended. The Romans retreated, leaving their buildings, walls, and roads, but little in the way of enduring culture. When I look at the ancient ruins of the American watch industry, I… Continue reading Was Benrus the bad guy?
Greg: Chris suggested a roundtable discussion about what our favorite watch of the last twelve months would be. I think it is a great starter and would lead to the next obvious topic: what was the worst watch purchase in the last twelve months? But that is for a later date. Since June 1 of… Continue reading Escapement Room Roundtable
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
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 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
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?
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