I’m thinking that my next watch should have a white dial and unconsciously I am finding myself picking out white dials from a sea of dark faced watches each time I browse. This possible stems from the Oyster Perpetual 39,… Read More ›
Thoughts
Has Rolex gone too far?
I visited a couple of authorised Rolex dealers today to check on the situation regarding a white dial Oyster Perpetual 39. The end result was expected, but still disappointing. Having just visited a Watchfinder store where I spotted a GMT… Read More ›
TMPL™️: don’t bother looking inside
“Wear the age,” the brand concept of TMPL, tells that watches are not merely tools for checking the time, nor are they simply status symbols or means of self-expression. We believe that wearing a watch today gives the wearer knowledge… Read More ›
LORIER: sometimes you have to look inside
Dimensions 39mm case diameter / 12mm case thickness (not incl. crystal) / 48mm lug-to-lug / 20mm lug width tapers to 16mm at clasp / bracelet fits up to 8-inch wrists Specifications SII NH35A automatic movement / date window at 6… Read More ›
The Omega Speedmaster Michael Schumacher ref. 3559.32
Though now a brand ambassador for Audemars Piguet, Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher spent a lot of time repping Omega, specifically the Speedmaster. I’m not sure if they specifically used Schumacher as a way to toy more with the Speedmaster’s… Read More ›
Buying bronze?
This video highlights how bronze can be a super quick way to get the patina’d look you would otherwise pay £1,000’s for. Looks so good…
Vintage gold watches
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 ›
Saving the ocean. Really?
Watches have been linked to the ocean forever. From the marine chronometers invented by John Harrison in the 1700s to the first ever waterproof watch case, the Oyster, from Rolex in 1926. And now with so many issues floating to… Read More ›
So you missed out on the Q Timex reissue…
Don’t worry about it. In the case of a Timex it really does not matter too much. I had the Q Timex added to my bag online, twice, and took it out again. When I eventually decided to buy one… Read More ›
How a product ages defines its timeless appeal
The worn devices have evoked strong feelings of nostalgia from those who’ve seen the photos. Hu explains that images of the same products in perfect condition don’t elicit the same emotions. It’s the wear and tear that connects people with… Read More ›
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