I've always found that the best way to prepare for an essay is to write a whole load of nonsense about anything under the sun. I often recycle stories from this blog when in need of something to write. It's as easy as, scroll, summarise, submit. (See, alliteration helps too, especially in first additional language… Continue reading Preparation for my creative writing exam (a post about mayonnaise)
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“The Escapement Room” nou in Afrikaans
Translation provided at the end of post. Die ontbloot van geskiedenis deur horlosieversameling. Wat maak 'n horlosie spesiaal? Vra twee mense en jy sal drie antwoorde kry. Beweging? Styl of voorkoms? Waarde? Die lys gaan aan. Ek glo dat 'n horlosie word spesiaal deur die persoon wat hom dra. Suid-Afrika in die 1950s was tien… Continue reading “The Escapement Room” nou in Afrikaans
Boasting
I got provisionally accepted into university, with first year financial aid, so I won't have to go into debt renting a shack with a blanket and bucket toilet. It will still cost an obscene amount, but at least I'll have some help. There's little more to this post, actually. I am also planning on applying… Continue reading Boasting
A confession
One year ago, if you were to ask me what country I would like my watches to hail from, I would have said Japan in a heartbeat. I would have mentioned the good value, the rich history and the good value again, in case you didn't hear me the first time. I am now a… Continue reading A confession
One night stand: Tissot Navigator 44646-1X
Boy, am I in deep mess here. I'm in love with another man's watch. This Tissot Navigator belongs to my watchmaker. It came to me after he couldn't get the crown stem in without the yoke slipping out of the clutch wheel. I thought that I could do it, but the same issue happened to… Continue reading One night stand: Tissot Navigator 44646-1X
The watch I wore when I lost my virginity
I remember the day, the 20th of March, when I lost my virginity. I remember it mostly because of the insane copulation, but also because it was something like three weeks ago. I needed to check all the boxes. Mommy didn't want to be disappointed. I was dressed well, my teeth glistened in the light… Continue reading The watch I wore when I lost my virginity
A column about nothing
Inspiration is hard to come by. Actually, it isn't, but proper inspiration is quite scarce. Writing is an escape for me. Writing is what I do to get rid of those annoying emotions that make me want to take up smoking. Now what the f*** do I write about? Life is only as mundane as… Continue reading A column about nothing
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.
It’s not you, it’s the Round Table (No. 11)
Greg: Here is my topic du jour: What watch do you own that you have “fallen out of love with”? Why do you think that you have? And what do you plan to do about it? Mine is my Chaika Stadium watch. A couple of years ago I went on a Soviet watch kick. I… Continue reading It’s not you, it’s the Round Table (No. 11)
The Valentine’s Special
The only thing Valentine's day is good for is an increase in body oil and body glitter sales. I'm considering investing in those two areas; I'll make a blooming fortune. Second-hand handcuff prices also usually go up. Don't ask me why or how I know, but consider this as investment advice for next year. I… Continue reading The Valentine’s Special
The Escapement Room 