Why would you not wear a mask for a philosophical or political reason? I guess that philosophy does not come into it because anyone who does not wear a mask would not understand what the word means. They would, however,… Read More ›
Thoughts
Innovation: spitting out water
When I have used this feature the amount of water coming out is barely noticeable, but in the video above you get to see how clever the feature really is. That is watch innovation for sure.
I am so glad I didn’t buy a Speedmaster
Just before lockdown I was incredibly close to buying an Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch at retail. It grabbed me for a moment, but I walked out of the store and 3 months later I am ‘so’ glad I avoided temptation. Here… Read More ›
A lighter lockdown feels like delaying the inevitable
I wrote the following for Lost In Mobile, but it does fit here as well. On the one hand luxury good like watches will always be bought in person, but on the other the experience feels extremely impersonal when you… Read More ›
Luxury brands aren’t giving up on smartwatches
The latest to enter the fray is Hublot, with the launch this week of the Big Bang E. With other players including Louis Vuitton and Frederique Constant also well established, it is clear that, despite the Apple Watch outselling the… Read More ›
One week with the Oris Divers 65
My second Divers 65 from Oris has proved to be a much more positive experience than my first, and my first was pretty damn positive. For whatever reason I am finding myself appreciating it more and more each day, and… Read More ›
Brands: Casio
These are mere random thoughts on watch brands which I am writing purely from my experience and perspective, which is no doubt different from yours. Feel free to add your thoughts if you think I am talking nonsense. Writing about… Read More ›
Brands: Citizen
These are mere random thoughts on watch brands which I am writing purely from my experience and perspective, which is no doubt different from yours. Feel free to add your thoughts if you think I am talking nonsense. Citizen is… Read More ›
Brands: Bulova
These are mere random thoughts on watch brands which I am writing purely from my experience and perspective, which is no doubt different from yours. Feel free to add your thoughts if you think I am talking nonsense. Bulova is… Read More ›
Watches in 2030 and stepping stones
When a new product disrupts an industry it tends to not gain mass market appeal until such time as the benefits are seen by a decent proportion of society. It is like herd immunity for a virus and the higher… Read More ›
McGST 