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• I try not to think about it, but…

  By Shaun on March 15, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  It is impossible to not think about COVID-19. You have to consider the constant hand washing, the oppressing and repeating thoughts when you consider what you are touching, what you are breathing in and who you are close to. The… Read More ›

• Six free months of Apple News+ (on EE)

  By Shaun on March 14, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  We’re offering both Apple Music and iPad customers, six free months of Apple News+. Already have a free one-month subscription from Apple? Enjoy a bonus five months on us… Redeem here. I was unaware that this was available, but my… Read More ›

• Baby Grand Seiko Battle

  By Shaun on March 14, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  This is a fun casual look at 3 similar JDM Seiko dress watches. I hope you find it enlightening and enjoyable. SARB033 38.25mm D. 44.75mm L2L 11.8mm H.SDGM001 40.5mm D. 48.6mm L2L 11.8mm H.SARX033 41.25mm D. 46.2mm L2L 11.9mm H…. Read More ›

• Comfort films to watch while self-isolating

  By Shaun on March 14, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  Hunkering down to avoid coronavirus? With romcoms, fantasy yarns and at least one disaster melodrama, here’s all you need to make the most of your time in front of the TV… More here. Sometimes it is nice to read something… Read More ›

• SEGA Arcade: Pop-Up History

  By Shaun on March 13, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Accompanying this 3D showcase is a written history from Guardian games writer and best-selling novelist, Keith Stuart, punctuated by specially restored production artwork and beautifully reproduced in-game screens. The book features contributions from arcade game innovator Yu Suzuki, who offers… Read More ›

• The Bulova A-15 Pilot Watch

  By Shaun on March 13, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  The original A-15 is one of the watches that could have been a horological hero. All the ingredients were there: a robust hacking movement, luminous markers, and an avant-garde system of two internal bezels that measured elapsed time, solving a… Read More ›

• The comprehensive guide to the coronavirus

  By Shaun on March 12, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  All that said, SARS-CoV-2 is not an existential threat. While it can be deadly, around 80 percent of cases are mild to moderate, and people recover within a week or two. Moreover, there are obvious, evidence-based actions we can take… Read More ›

• The Milus Snow Star

  By Shaun on March 12, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Drawing inspiration from vintage features, this retro remake of the Milus Snow Star channels the spirit of the original one. To start with the basics, the Snow Star has a well-proportioned 39mm case gleaming with its polished finish. It is… Read More ›

• ana tomy

  By Shaun on March 11, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  A selection of basic inserts: Plain, ruled, grid, dotted, ruled with red lines, habit tracker, recipe journal and many more. Mix and match the inserts as you see fit… More here. For some bizarre reason I love a high quality… Read More ›

• The Jaquet Droz Loving Butterfly Automaton

  By Shaun on March 11, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Like previous versions, the Loving Butterfly is housed in a 43mm 18k red gold case with a height of 16.63mm. The case is polished and the trigger mechanism for the automaton is discreetly located in the crown. The warmth of… Read More ›