Author Archives
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Seiko’s continuing quality control problem
Revenue: ¥296.7 billion (FY2015, consolidated) Employees: 13,437 (March 31, 2016, consolidated) Seiko is a huge corporation which makes millions of watches in every section of the industry. From simple quartz watches to the Grand Seiko, the brand is well-loved and respected… Read More ›
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The race to space during the 1950s and ‘60s between Russia and the United States…
The pictured Speedmaster would accompany Stafford on a number of missions including Gemini 6A & 9, as well as Apollo 10. Project Gemini was NASA’s second program of human spaceflight, and was intended to assist with developing the agency’s methods… Read More ›
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Digital Alarm Clock History
The year that the Joseph Henry, the first secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, invented what’s widely considered the first electric doorbell, which used a tightly coiled electromagnet to create a ringing noise by forcing a magnet to swing at a… Read More ›
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Close Your Rings
Decent new site from Apple designed to help you close your rings. I must admit though that I still don’t get the ring thing when it comes to health improvement. Feels a bit like a gimmick to me.
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An Homage to the Tudor Heritage Black Bay
The Invicta bracelet is similar in style to that of the Black Bay, except that the former has polised centre links, whereas the latter is fully brushed. There’s also yet another “Invicta” logo and emblem that has to go. One… Read More ›
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A little song and dance for every feature
Brilliant. You probably found that which every watch collector seeks (then some try finding again and again, heh). Funny how it has relegated the 2 Swiss. I have the Hydroconquest and lume is definitely not a box which that watch… Read More ›
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Leather HomePod Coaster
The latest in smart speaker innovation deserves state-of-the-art surface protection. Our Leather HomePod Coaster is designed in Minneapolis and handmade by skilled artisans. You’ll love it, but don’t put a ring on it. Your HomePod’s new home features durable &… Read More ›
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The Citizen 51-2273
As always, though, the dial and hands are what ultimately sell the watch and with the Citizen 51-2273 diver, I’m a huge fan. Many vintage Citizen divers aped Rolex with the use of Mercedes hands. There’s nothing wrong with that… Read More ›
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The Seiko Prospex Samurai SRPB51 reviewed
Seiko enthusiasts were first drawn to the Samurai for its unconventional, clean, bulky handset, and a titanium case and bracelet option (note: titanium isn’t available on these new iterations of the diver – they are only in steel). Unlike the… Read More ›
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SurfacePad for iPhone X
SurfacePad for iPhone was designed for those who crave a thinner minimal iPhone cover – and not a “big styrofoam helmet” as Jerry Seinfeld would say. This super thin, luxury leather cover protects the front and back of your iPhone… Read More ›
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