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Watches in 2030 and stepping stones
When a new product disrupts an industry it tends to not gain mass market appeal until such time as the benefits are seen by a decent proportion of society. It is like herd immunity for a virus and the higher… Read More ›
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Collecting Handheld Computers
Shevett is attracted to more than just the aesthetic design of classic handheld computers. He creds his connection to PCs to his father, a fellow early computer nerd. At computer conventions, people enjoy his collection from a time when handheld… Read More ›
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Brands: Grand Seiko
These are mere random thoughts on watch brands which I am writing purely from my experience and perspective, which is no doubt different from yours. Feel free to add your thoughts if you think I am talking nonsense. I wrote… Read More ›
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Brands: Seiko
These are mere random thoughts on watch brands which I am writing purely from my experience and perspective, which is no doubt different from yours. Feel free to add your thoughts if you think I am talking nonsense. Seiko is… Read More ›
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What Happened When I Switched From Macs to Windows
After a bit of a learning curve, I was converted. Apple’s Mac OS X was so well thought-out, and my new machine was fast and powerful. When it came time to upgrade in 2012, I got another MacBook Pro without… Read More ›
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When Money’$ Not Enough
Michael Hickcox, an avid watch collector and CEO of executive search company Expedition Partners, says that Patek Philippe allocates lesser models to new customers. “They want to hook you,” Hickcox explains. “People who try to go to the top straight… Read More ›
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Custom Apple Watch Bands
Customize your own band exclusively for your Apple Watch! Whether you have an earlier Series watch or have the most recent Series 4 Watch, Skinit allows you to Make It Yours and customize a band for any Apple Watch you… Read More ›
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Oris Divers Sixty Five 733 7720 4054MB review (part three)
I have owned the Sixty Five for just over two days now and so far I am feeling positive about it, a feeling that is not uncommon while in the honeymoon period. This, however, feels different because of how much… Read More ›
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Oris Divers Sixty Five 733 7720 4054MB (part two: justification (again))
So, I wrote about some of my justification for buying this Oris yesterday, but there is a lot more to the story and it involves more thinking than someone who does not love watches could possibly understand. The overriding motivation… Read More ›
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Watchmakers on the concept of time
When I see the news online, I feel lucky. I feel blessed that my family are healthy and safe, which matters to me above all. Of course there was a sudden change in all of our daily lives, which has… Read More ›
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