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• Are smartwatches dumb?

  By Shaun on July 10, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Discussing watches, adventure, travel, diving, cars and gear. Hosts Jason Heaton and James Stacey break down their love for adventure, their addiction to watches, and the many forms both can take. The Grey Nato is one of my favourite podcasts… Read More ›

• Use Instapaper in Europe today

  By Shaun on July 1, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  The ongoing debacle that is Instapaper’s handling of the new GDPR rules doesn’t look likely to be resolved soon. It has been made worse by the complete lack of information from the developers and the late notice in pulling the… Read More ›

• Stuff

  By Shaun on June 23, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Versa Felt it right to update my thoughts on the Fitbit Versa and the company in general. The Versa has gone now because of multiple problems and more specifically because of the way Fitbit deals with its loyal customers. For… Read More ›

• WSD-F20A: a 2018 watch with a 2016 feature

  By Shaun on June 11, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Powered by the Wear OS by Google operating system, the collection allows adventurers to tap into low-power GPS with full-color maps with navigation even when the watch is off line. The wearer can download maps ahead of time either via… Read More ›

• Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Panorama Date

  By Shaun on June 5, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  It’s easy with any brand’s new release catalogue to get swept up with the drama and complexity of the halo pieces. In the case of Glashütte Original that glory goes to the flashy green of the Sixties Panorama Date, or… Read More ›

• MacPad Pro

  By Shaun on June 3, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  Impossible at this time, but boy that looks good.

• Simon Cowell ditches phone for 10 months

  By Shaun on June 3, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Simon Cowell has revealed he hasn’t used his mobile phone for 10 months – saying the change was “so good” for his mental health. The media mogul told the Mail on Sunday he became irritated with how often he was… Read More ›

• Oris Divers Sixty-Five RedBar Limited Edition

  By Shaun on June 3, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  I love my Sixty-Five and this is an interesting take. Really like the combination of colours, but suspect it will be priced accordingly. More here.

• Waterbury Traditional Chronograph (Timex or not)

  By Shaun on May 29, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Celebrating 160+ years as an iconic American watch brand, we created The Waterbury Collection. This ageless chronograph uses carefully stitched natural leather and solid stainless steel construction honoring our heritage of pure craftsmanship and authentic watchmaking… More at Timex. I… Read More ›

• MONTBLANC TWIN SMART STRAP

  By Shaun on May 29, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  A Smart Strap that elegantly upgrades your beloved watch with digital technology. Receive phone notifications, pay at contactless terminals and track daily activities. Strap with unique engineering and high comfort that can be adjusted for any wrist size. Available in… Read More ›