I am going to say for the record that pocket watches are a new fascination for me. I am a newbie when it comes to this subject matter, but this one kinda fell into my lap. A photographer pal of…
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If you’ve never heard the term “beater watch”, then maybe I should start with a quick definition. A beater watch is one the owner can wear without the fear of scratching it, denting it, wetting it, losing it or otherwise…
Swiss Army made a private edition watch for Air Force One. It shows the Air Force One / Presidential seal. It’s the United States presidential debate season leading up to elections so I wanted to give an update on a…
There is no greater symbol of time than a clock, and no clock is more personal than a wristwatch because it is a constant companion. We can become emotionally attached to these ticking tools, thinking of them as witnesses to…
When I first started collecting watches, I was willing to try almost any brand that I took a fancy to. I had no pre-conceived notions of what makes a great watch and what doesn’t. This type of exploration is only…
Reading the reports coming from 2016 Baselworld reveals that bronze is one of the trendy materials that watch manufacturers are experimenting with. Big name brands like Tudor are using this material so it is no longer reserved for boutique brands…
Coincidentally, I am publishing this a little after St. Patrick’s Day, which is the “holiday” in America with green beer, sassy red heads, and dudes in leprechaun suits. Nobody would dare to pinch me while I am wearing this flashy…
The Story Behind Victorinox Swiss Army Airboss Watches The Airboss series of watches by Victorinox Swiss Army has been a popular cog in the company's product line. Named after the officer in charge of an aircraft carrier's flight deck, Airboss...
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Yeah, the title of this blog is a mouthful, but it is exactly what I intended to say. Months ago, I first wrote about a Longines watch that I “inherited” from my father who inherited it from his father. In…
I have come to realize that I am rarely satisfied with the OEM watch bands that a manufacturer picks when selling a watch. Even if the band is nice, it does not always align with my personal taste. If you…