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A period of time I've found myself having overwhelming nostalgia for is orientation week at university. This was the first week, where for five days you would be taken on a tour around campus and shown the ropes of the various aspects of "student life." Feeling the wrath of my current schedule, I so wish… Continue reading “I’m just like him”
Thunder rumbled off in the distance. Lightning had gone to bed, tired of bombarding the Earth with its energy. The night was hot and sticky, like every night in December. I lay atop my bed, pillows and bedspread a tangled mess. I couldn't sleep. I had many reasons not to: a sudoku game, the unbearable… Continue reading A post about cockroaches
I still believe that my Nivada Antarctic was the watch that sealed my fate. It was the final nail in my coffin. A deal like the one I got doesn't come around every day, maybe once every few years. Hopefully it's not once every lifetime. Those who have read some of my posts in late… Continue reading Falling in love again
It started in January 2024. I bought a rectangular Camy watch that was a little on the smaller side. I was doubtful at first, even if only for a minute. That watch was 20mm by 40mm, roughly the same size as a small Cartier Tank Americaine. It fits me well. I wear it regularly. In… Continue reading The next step is lace
I can endure no more. Today, I buckled. James Bond is one of the most iconic characters in pop-culture. There's plenty reason to love him. He dresses well, he's nonchalant, yet charismatic, and he exudes effortless cool on the silver screen... or so I am told. That's because I've never watched a single Bond film… Continue reading “Bond, Jβ” Oh piss off
2025 marks either the true genesis of my "lover-boy" phase, or will be the catalyst for extreme promiscuity and deep sadness. Last year, I spoke of oversized sweater watch straps for ladies and lace underwear and handcuffs and some other twaddle. This year, I'll actually try and present serious ideas and see how long it… Continue reading The Best Valentine’s Gifts for a Watch-Lover (The Valentine’s Special 2025)
As I'm sure many have noticed, I've been on a bit of a ladies' watch arc lately. Many happened to find their way to me and I am one who almost never refuses an afternoon tinkering. I love vintage ladies' watches, yet few others do. Why? Many vintage ladies watches are cocktail watches. This was… Continue reading Hidden gems that we can’t wear.
I was hit by a wave of motivation on January 1st. Naturally, this came after the regret of only sleeping at 06:00 dissipated and after I managed to get my car keys out of my locked car. I've always been cynical of the whole "New Year, New Me" idea. Never have I seen it last… Continue reading New Year, Same Old Mistakes
I'm no stranger to using weird figures of speech to get my point across. I guess it comes from watching too much Jeremy Clarkson on television when I was a little boy. Sometimes I surprise myself at the things I'd write simply because I don't know a better way of expressing my point. So, here… Continue reading “Wait, he writes about watches?” My best out-of-pocket quotes of 2024
Friday, September 20th, 2024, I knocked off of school at a few minutes past eleven o'clock. I greeted everyone with smiles as I lugged my books to the car. It was over. The last semblance of normal school died a few days ago; from then on, it was just over three weeks until final exams,… Continue reading On the workbench part six: Granny’s Delfin
The Escapement Room 