I recently bought a vintage gold Avia Incabloc watch for not much money at all and I have been more than surprised by how I feel about it. It is quite small and very thin, at least in comparison to… Read More ›
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iOS: what is essential and what is forgotten?
On a recent trip to Belgium my iPhone proved invaluable in so many ways. From keeping tickets stored digitally to getting around using the quite brilliant Google Maps to of course capturing photos of all of the memorable moments. It… Read More ›
What the f*ck is going on in the UK?
Take a look at those numbers above. Tory party members are so obsessed with getting Brexit that they don’t care about anything else, apart from their views of the Labour Party that don’t seem to have changed since the 1970’s…. Read More ›
Two steps from oblivion
I have a theory, one which could be torn apart with ease, but I will persevere and try to explain it. The theory is that a product survives when it is superseded by something new, and then it is killed… Read More ›
Are homages completely awful? Yes…
Yes, yes they are. I would go as far as to say that replica watches are more worthy than homage watches. A £10 watch that is what it is has more authenticity than an homage. There is literally no justification… Read More ›
Trying to avoid Rolex…
Throughout my growing love of watches there has never been a moment when Rolex has figured in my path to enjoying the perfect ‘one watch collection’. There are many reasons for this including the price, the designs which feel too… Read More ›
Vintage watches in Brussels
My wife and I visited Belgium last week and of course it would not be me if I didn’t take he opportunity to check out some watches I may not get to see otherwise. The plan was to visit just… Read More ›
The One Watch Collection
It is a dream. To own one watch and to enjoy it every day, and to not consider replacing it. Welcome to my world. HAHAHAHAHA! When watches become a ‘thing’ to you it is all too easy to go on… Read More ›
How to Maintain a Dive Watch
Most dive watches feature crowns that screw into a tube fitted into the watch case, which, in turn, features a seal that prevents water from entering. But if the crown isn’t fully locked down when you go diving, water may… Read More ›
Is Rolex supporting the entire industry?
Rolex is not a bad actor here, nor do I claim that Rolex is the subject of any untoward scrutiny. Quite the contrary, more players in the watch industry should be aware of the role the brand plays in ensuring… Read More ›
