Author Archives
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I’m going to vote for the least shit shit show in a sea of shit
This general election is awful in so many ways that it is hard to fathom just how bad things have got, and how we have found ourselves in this position. Like so many people I speak to I have no… Read More ›
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One man’s Rolex tells its story at last
My initial reaction was that something felt off. Sifting through memoranda written by senior intelligence officials seemed like something I should not have been doing. It was all very Hollywood, the story unfolding in the same way that an artifact… Read More ›
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Night mode: not a good look for Apple
Poverty-hit families in east London are being deprived of natural light and left feeling “abandoned and isolated” after a huge mobile phone advertisement was plastered across their homes. As many as 19 households are currently living in poorly maintained flats… Read More ›
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Let’s talk
So, I posted the below video on LIM and below that is an example of the kind of discussion you get on the LIM WhatsApp group. You can find out how to join by clicking the link above the main… Read More ›
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The Giorgio Galli S1 Automatic
Our Milan-based design director Giorgio Galli knows what makes Timex tick better than anyone. That’s why we asked him to create the most “Timex” Timex ever made, a watch that combines our shared love of quality, accessibility and great design…. Read More ›
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Why the motorola razr is so important and why it is a world better than the Galaxy Fold
The original Motorola RAZR V3 was a phenomenon and is still fondly remembered by millions of people, including myself, as the phone that seemed to bring an emotional attachment to the otherwise bland task of making and receiving calls and… Read More ›
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The Brunswick Blue: that dial!
The Top-grade ETA 7001 manual winding mechanical is nice to have and so are dimensions of 38mm x 38mm (depth 11.8mm to top of domed sapphire glass). Throw in a beautiful case and amazing anti-reflective coating (inside & outside) and… Read More ›
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We need a much better Chronos
I have been struggling recently with the idea of wearing my watch and a fitness tracker and after many different attempts with multiple devices I still do not have a solution. I don’t like wearing things on both wrists because… Read More ›
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Industrial Designer Critiques The Apple Watch / vs the Venu
This is an audio video, but IDGuy takes a turn half way through and discusses the entire ethos of wearing an Apple Watch. It really made me think. Listen to the end for the thoughtful bit. Specifically he talks about… Read More ›
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The Garmin Venu
The Garmin Venu arrived yesterday and after some tinkering I came to some quick conclusions- Finally, Garmin is using a decent quality screen that rivals the Apple Watch and it includes a cut down always-on display. You can expect 2-3… Read More ›
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