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$10,000 for 5 Garmins
Garmin’s MARQ line was designed to bridge the gap between highly functional smartwatches and luxury timepieces made with high-end materials. And for those who’ve struggled with choosing which design to splurge $1,500+ on, Garmin has now packaged almost the entire… Read More ›
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Hodinkee Magazine
My son paid to ship over volume 5 of Hodinkee Magazine as a Christmas present and I was touched at the thought that he put in to the gift. I have, however, to this point not subscribed because the pricing… Read More ›
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One out, one in
For many years I have used the PocketMoney app on my iPhones and despite some problems on occasion, usually with poor upgrades, it has remained one of my most used apps. It is easy to get stuck in one way… Read More ›
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Billie Eilish
What a talent she (and her brother) are. Comes over as grounded as well which is impressive.
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I wish the Apple Watch didn’t exist
I know some of you will argue the iPad, and that’s a really close second for me. But it’s more of an escalation when it comes to ultra-personal computing, not a revelation. Same for the iPhone 4 or 4s. Others… Read More ›
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MVMT Watches are BETTER Than ROLEX (if you are paid to say that)
In 2013, we started MVMT to disrupt the overpriced and outdated models of the fashion industry. Empowered by the people through crowdfunding, our original watch line set us apart by bringing you quality, minimalist designs at radically fair prices. Through… Read More ›
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Over a Decade, The Smartphone Changed Us
Traveling back to the beginning of the decade isn’t only possible, it’s easy. All you need are a few accessories—all available, in a fresh coat of dust, in a basement near you… More here (subscription needed). In 2010 I was… Read More ›
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The Jet Set
This was the first test flight of the prototype for what would become the Boeing 707, an aircraft that would change the world. Four years later, it was put into service by Pan American World Airways, more commonly known as… Read More ›
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Avoiding the big boys
The main reason being I can buy more of them. Rather than save up for one standout timepiece, I can buy more affordable watches instead. This means I can have models of different sizes, colours, and materials so I can… Read More ›
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Casio G-Shock X Herschel G-Lide
To sum up the timepiece, it imagines itself as what a G-Shock would look like if these products existed at the time when United States veterans were returning from the Vietnam War (and bringing their timepieces back with them). The… Read More ›
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Omega Genève Dynamic
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Orient Bambino (RA-AC0020G10B) review
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The Citizen Stiletto
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The Fidget Spinner Watch
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Don’t buy a Tissot PRX, buy an Omega instead
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NOTO OGGIN Water Watch review (0% bullshit)
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IX&DAO Engineer – probably the best value watch I have ever seen
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The SEA-GULL 1963 International Edition (in pictures)
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