Disclaimer: My watch of this week. Definitely not emblematic of watch industry conservatism. A small introduction from the author. I am a long time watch collector that writes a series of semi-regular columns, crossposted at WatchCrunch.com. This is the sixty eighth(ish) in a semi-regular digest of cool watches I happened to see this week. Past… Continue reading Watches in the Wild (Spring Swing, Volume 68)
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Falling in love again
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
The next step is lace
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
One Direction?
The Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch... The Audemars Piguet Black Panther & Spiderman The JLC Batman Reverso... What do all of the watches above (and similar) have in common? They are all accused of dragging down or tainting the reputations of the respective brands. I happen agree with that statement, but not in the way you… Continue reading One Direction?
“Bond, J—” Oh piss off
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, J—” Oh piss off
The Best Valentine’s Gifts for a Watch-Lover (The Valentine’s Special 2025)
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)
Confined Within The Escapement Room…
I've been pulled into The Escapement Room! Is it flagellation for buying an Omega because of the Bond marketing? Maybe it's payback for wearing my watch into the shower? Either way, I'm trapped in The Escapement Room. How about some background on me? I like Piña coladas, and every so often I get caught in… Continue reading Confined Within The Escapement Room…
Hidden gems that we can’t wear.
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.
New Year, Same Old Mistakes
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
“Wait, he writes about watches?” My best out-of-pocket quotes of 2024
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
The Escapement Room 