I don’t read many “State of the Collection” (SOTC) posts or watch those videos. When one plays on my YouTube feed it is usually because I dozed off watching a video on the history of the Lakota Sioux, the Seleucids, or Appalachian geography. (If I ever get to run this simulation again, I might wind… Continue reading The Purposeful Wanderer (not a SOTC)
Category: dollar watch
The Top 58 American Watch Brands Ranked (Number 8 will Shock You)
Once a year, in preparation for my baseball fantasy draft (this Sunday wish me luck), I have ranked the American watch brands. The criteria for inclusion are a) historical importance, b) cultural importance, c) general popularity, d) scientific innovation, and most importantly, e) how much do I like them. What makes a brand American? Well,… Continue reading The Top 58 American Watch Brands Ranked (Number 8 will Shock You)
Waterbury Sour Grapes Edition
I am reading a lot of disgust and anger about Timex’s release of its one dollar 170-year anniversary Waterbury edition. Everyone is disappointed and feels used by Timex because they didn’t get one. Is this reaction justified? No. Don’t be an idiot. Timex announced that there would be 1000 watches available at its retailers and… Continue reading Waterbury Sour Grapes Edition
Inflation hits the Dollar (Watch)
There is something that I don’t understand about the online vintage watch market. I have theories, but just really guesses about this particular problem. If you have been paying attention to this space you know that Chris and I pride ourselves on being able to find diamonds in the rough, underappreciated watches that don’t have… Continue reading Inflation hits the Dollar (Watch)



