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More than half your body is not human
Human cells make up only 43% of the body’s total cell count. The rest are microscopic colonists. Understanding this hidden half of ourselves – our microbiome – is rapidly transforming understanding of diseases from allergy to Parkinson’s. The field is… Read More ›
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10 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Seiko
Excellent infographic from Chrono24.
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Two watches, no more
I am lucky. I own a watch that I absolutely love. The design is fantastic, it has a splash of colour that makes it stand out, it is very accurate and it is just the right size for my wrist…. Read More ›
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Another major app leaves the Apple Watch
Instagram joins a growing list to abandon the Apple Watch platform. To date, Amazon, Google, Slack, and Twitter have also pulled their Apple Watch versions. After people noticed Google abandoned its Maps app last May, a Google representative said that… Read More ›
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Just look at that dial
The Glashütte Original Sixties Ref. 1-39-52-03-02-04 is a sensational watch in my opinion and one which ticks all of the boxes in terms of the design. That dial is something very special, but the way the hour markers work with… Read More ›
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Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime: $1,149
Automatic caliber BALL RR1501 / 45mm, height 15.4mm / World time indication / Bi-directional diving bezel illuminated by micro gas tubes. Buy here. With $1,000 off as a pre-order making it $1,149, that is a VERY good price for a lot of watch.
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Which Rolex?
I’m not going to keep the mystery going here, but after I made my decision I talked to one of the consummate watch professionals whom I entrust for purchases, George Mayer over at Govberg Jewelers. Shortly after that I had… Read More ›
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Apple Watch vs Fitbit Versa
Excellent presentation in this video. Versa takes it for me, but obviously I will need to try it first.
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The ONLY Clock
The material world becomes more complex on the inside and streamlined on the outside. Objects lose their massive material body and turn into contours, imaginatively reminiscent of their purpose. Modern technologies allow placing electronics inside the product housing in such… Read More ›
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steampunk plotclock
This guy is crazy, but you have to love the imagination and skill involved in this creation. There are more here.
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