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I had an idea for a fun way to annoy a certain friend of mine, let's call her "B." As watch enthusiasts, we know our hobby can be expensive at times. I blame YouTubers and other influencers that have somehow convinced people that a 1000 USD watch is "entry level" and a 4000 USD dive… Continue reading A layman guesses the price of some watches
Well, it is near the end of another year of collecting and it is time for the inevitable State of the Collection (SOTC) post. These are fun for me because I get to tell you my watch stories about watches that mean something to me. I get to reveal something about myself, my relationship with… Continue reading SOTC (Part Uno)
I have been thinking about alternative measures of time recently, something more than minutes, hours, days, months, and years. This is due no doubt to the fact that I am in desperate need of a haircut. It goes from being perfectly kempt one day to undeniably unkempt the next. It is usually the hair on… Continue reading Time Cut Short (a little off the ears)
Yep, it's me. Some of you may know me as that annoying guy on WatchCrunch, but I am committed to becoming that annoying guy on The Escapement Room too. Seeing as this is my first post, I will introduce some of my upcoming posts and ideas in the form of a satirical Top-Gear-style intro. For… Continue reading Tonight…
There is conflict in many places of the world. Men are doing terrible things to each other as we have through history. Inflation is running too high. It is not as high as last year, but it is still making most goods considerably more expensive than they were several years ago. Glaciers are melting. There… Continue reading Be thankful
What could be more intimate than a watch lovers' connection with the straps, bracelets, and bands that attach their beloved time piece to their wrist. In this new publication from TER, noted author and philanthropist, D. Bater, explores the tactile and intimate relationship that we all have for these methods of embracing our watches. He… Continue reading Just in time for the holidays…
Here at The Escapement Room we believe that watch collecting can have a beneficial impact on all aspects of our lives. So, we have enlisted a watch collector to participate in our occasional series “Ask a Watch Collector Anything” to share the knowledge and wisdom that comes from collecting. Our first collector is Ted Furman… Continue reading Ask a Watch Collector Anything
Today's topic: the Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Erik: Okay (takes breath) The specs are great as per usual with Hamilton. They're a solid watchmaker. I don't really think that's up for debate. With the rise in high quality microbrand watches coming out, you could probably argue that Hamilton is often overpriced, but their history, ties to… Continue reading Round Table No. 9: The Rise of the Pentarchy
I went out for a meal for a friend's birthday recently to a posh restaurant in the next city. It was the sort of place where you get the bill and feel kinda sad that you could have bought a pretty nice watch for that kind of money. As we were all chatting we got… Continue reading The Supreme Power of Context and How ‘The Grail’ is Not What You Think (and Perhaps Not Even What You Want).
I have spent the last few days in the suburbs of a large city in Florida helping a family member recover from surgery. I am not normally a “Florida person”. Although I love all things warm and tropical and I find Spanish inflected English endearing, I prefer some changes in elevation and the semblance of… Continue reading Dystopian Watch Shopping
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