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?
Category: Pop Culture
On Finding my Batman Watch
Those who know me know that I used to be a Batman fanboy. Used to be? Still am, I suppose. Anything Batman-related on Youtube still makes me stop to pay attention. But that passion has petered out quite dramatically over the past couple of years. I used to be quite obsessive. I knew everything about… Continue reading On Finding my Batman Watch
Strepmonsty
‘Twas goldem, and the greytoo titanu Did toks and tickle in the watbock: All purdee were the timpicos, And the datwel reed rondat. “Beware the Strepmonst, my son! The gears that grind, the hands that point! Beware the Gadar bird, and shun The quartious Chronoportch!” He took his firked tool in hand; Long time the… Continue reading Strepmonsty
I swear I thought she was older…
I like the forgotten and the overlooked and today Wyler has those very qualities in excess. It was a major player once, from the 1930’s to the 1970’s. Wyler made watches that were tougher than the average Swiss brand, but were affordable, and maybe a little stylish. Wyler has had a couple of relaunches in… Continue reading I swear I thought she was older…
Are collectors getting younger?
In today's post I explain why Nico Leonard is actually the Antichrist Superstar, how an undercover sting operation runs most of watch Reddit, and why making a young lady pregnant is the ultimate step in watch collecting.
Cheap watches, cheap history
This is how my mind operates. I casually troll auction sites and vintage online retailers. I am committed to not buying anything. I see a 1940’s military style watch from a brand that I don’t know. It is a 1940’s automatic so I assume a Felsa or an A. Schild lurks inside. I have been… Continue reading Cheap watches, cheap history
Ask a Watch Collector Anything (Vol. Two)
We are back for the second installment of the occasional Escapement Room series “Ask a Watch Collector Anything”. We have collected a variety of questions and put them to Steven Kolchak, the marketing director for a plumbing supply company in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Steve is fifty-one and collects everything from luxury Swiss brands to… Continue reading Ask a Watch Collector Anything (Vol. Two)
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…
Round table time again: Watches you like but you shouldn’t?
Chris: I suppose a lot of this will be down to personal preference, but it is tiring seeing a constant stream of “What should I buy?” or “is this a good watch?” I could list 100 watches, or 10 watches, of various sizes and budgets, but it’s subjective. Esquire’s “best watches for under £2000” they… Continue reading Round table time again: Watches you like but you shouldn’t?
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