I caught the above photo on Instagram and although it is a watch I know well, it did make me ponder what would happen if Tudor made this watch today. Imagine if it was 38-40mm diameter, 12mm high, curved at… Read More ›
Thoughts
Two photos
Sometimes I catch a photo of a watch and just stop and stare at it. This does not happen often, but when it does I realise why I have such a fascination for these tiny marvels. The GMT Master Ref… Read More ›
Spotted the Fears Redcliff “Streamline”
I spotted a Fears Redcliff “Streamline” on the wrist of someone in the coffee shop yesterday and had to mention it to him. I must say that having had a good look at it the end result is a surprisingly… Read More ›
Photographing watches: light matters
I was recently advised that light is all important when trying to photograph small intricate objects such as watches and so I decided to spend a massive £13.99 on the POLAMD Portable Photo Studio. It comes with as a simple… Read More ›
Is the Oysterquartz a sleeping giant?
I keep looking at the Rolex Oysterquartz and can’t help wondering if it will become much more valuable that it is currently. It was produced for a limited time in comparison to other Rolex models and actually holds a few… Read More ›
Is a one watch collection possible?
It probably isn’t if you have gone down the rabbit hole of understanding and enjoying watches. To truly enjoy just one watch one of two things needs to have happened- either it was handed down to you and as such… Read More ›
What would happen if Apple made a watch?
Yes I know that Apple makes the Apple Watch and it is already apparent that it is doing some damage to certain sectors of the traditional watch market. Sales in the middle and low range of the U.S. watch market… Read More ›
The George Daniels Space Traveller in the flesh
I got to view the George Daniels Space Traveller over the weekend in the Science Museum and it is simply beautiful. It feels impossible that one man could make it, all of it.
Has Rolex gone too far?
It would appear that the negative thoughts aimed at Rolex are growing and it is hard to know if this is justified or simply born from the frustration of not being able to buy the models we want to buy…. Read More ›
Think again about size
I have always worn watches of 40mm or more and at times have gone much higher. I’m not sure why, but I am not a small person and so I presumed that this was the way to go. I currently… Read More ›
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