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
Little Star: Typical Greg Content
Command economies work so well. One day the big boss decides that the perfect society needs a watch for women, and like Athena from the forehead of Zeus, a new watch is born. This is how we got the Zvezda ("Little Star"), the Cartier of the U.S.S.R. Aggressions in Europe have cooled my ardor for… Continue reading Little Star: Typical Greg Content
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…
Couch, Rose, Autism
The psychologist’s office was a tiny one, more fitting as a storage room than a place where intimate thoughts are shared by the brave or desperate. One side of the beige-colored room there was a two-person couch, across it was a generic armchair so plain and boring that I no longer remember what it looked… Continue reading Couch, Rose, Autism
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.
On Building a Relationship with a Vintage Watch Dealer
I don’t know if “buy the seller” originated from the watch community but it’s certainly there that I first heard it. It’s one of those useful advices that don't only apply to watch buying. But how do you buy the seller? No one tells you that. The more astute watch buyer would merely investigate the… Continue reading On Building a Relationship with a Vintage Watch Dealer
Missing the show
To: janjenson69@hotmail.com From: Ian.Farnworth@bwcm.uk Subject: British Watchmakers’ Day Dear Mr. Jenson: Thank you for your interest in participating in the scheduled British Watchmakers’ Day. I am sorry to inform you that your brand, TrollDeep, does not qualify as a British Watchmaker. Independent of where TrollDeep’s watches are manufactured, you have incorporated in the Faroe Islands… Continue reading Missing the show
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
Watches That Matter Don’t Matter
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of clickbait-y articles online listing the top ten this or top ten that of watches. Best watches of all time. Must-have watches for every collection. I’m not mad at it. I think these lists are often entertaining and I honestly don’t think people fall for them as much as… Continue reading Watches That Matter Don’t Matter
I may never buy a new watch again
There are plenty of things one can experience that will result in permanent change. Decapitation, a partner that is far too flirty for one's own capabilities, riding a motorcycle, and drinking brandy. Decapitation is obvious. I shan't elaborate on the next example. Riding a motorcycle is addictive and usually becomes a lifestyle for those who… Continue reading I may never buy a new watch again
The Escapement Room 