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In one of the most convoluted myths of the ancient world, Theseus traveled to Crete, slew the Minotaur, and returned the children of Athens to their home. Along the way he seduced and abandoned Ariadne, who gave him valuable assistance. According to Plutarch and others, the Athenians kept and repaired the ship and sailed it… Continue reading The Watch of Theseus
Most watch media is trying to push you to buy something. It could be a "review" that is thinly veiled advertising, or someone who is banking on you unknowingly buying via their affiliate link. It grinds my gears that it's not more transparent, but I think it exposes a deeper issue. Do you really need the… Continue reading No, you do not need the new thing.
I usually spend Sunday mornings on forums leaving little bon mots in comments on posts to amuse myself while the coffee wakes me up. This morning a comment felt like it was going to run long so I decided to put it over here, in my space, where it won’t get buried under posts from… Continue reading For what it’s worth
The "watch journey". It's a phrase that gets used often, but the meaning behind it varies from person to person. Hell, I've probably used it at some point, but I don't even know what it means to me. All that I know is what I like in watches, and the number of them that I… Continue reading How Little is Too Much?
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)
In Chris’ vintage buying guide (pinned to the top of our page) he warns about certain brands as being particularly susceptible to being “fakes” or frankenwatches, especially if bought from Asian sellers. And here I was on a Saturday morning, with two of one of these brands in my hands and the certainty that one… Continue reading In the Prize Box
It's been exactly a year since I first started writing for the Escapement Room. I used to do a post every week or so. But eventually that died down to maybe once a month. I'm a relatively new collector. I don't have a lot to say about watches. Mostly I wrote about my preferences and… Continue reading A Year Trapped in the Escapement Room: Heritage, History–and since We’re Alliterating–Hyping Horology
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…
A little while back my brother-in-law went to a watch shop in London owned by a British microbrand. I will not name names, or locations, out of politeness... Their website has less than 10 models for “gentlemen” ranging from just under £200 for a basic quartz, up to sub-£800 for an automatic diver/adventure watch. Each… Continue reading Phoning it in…
If you've been following my watch enthusiast journey on WatchCrunch (sue me, Greg 😉) for any significant length of time, you are likely aware that I have a good number of watches. Presently, I have 24 watches in a wearable condition (working, keeps reasonable time & has a strap or bracelet). Yes, this is sort… Continue reading The Road to 10 Watches
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