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Digital Detox
Digital Detox
I will soon be pushing 50 and I am at that age where I love nostalgia and stuff from my childhood.  Even before COVID, however, I had begun writing my... Read more...
Are Watches Waterproof?
Are Watches Waterproof?
Many customers ask us if their watch is waterproof. The short answer is no, it is not. Watches can be water-resistant which will generally mean that they have a mark... Read more...
Do I Need to Wind My Watch?
Do I Need to Wind My Watch?
Quartz watches are powered by a battery, while mechanical watches are powered by the gradual release of energy from a wound spring. Furthermore there are two types of mechanical watches,... Read more...
A Primer on Diamonds
A Primer on Diamonds
Prices in the diamond industry can fluctuate dramatically with seemingly little apparent change. Going in with fairly specific parameters will help you find the right diamond to satisfy your demands.... Read more...
Watch Luminescence
Watch Luminescence
Have you ever thought about what substance is used to make the numbers or index markers and hands of a watch glow at night? Well I have and here is... Read more...
What is the Difference Between Lab-created and Mined Diamonds?
What is the Difference Between Lab-created and Mined Diamonds?
Both lab-crated and mined diamonds share the same physical, chemical and optical properties, the only difference between the two is their source. Lab created diamonds are produced using one of... Read more...
Big in Japan
Big in Japan
Most people assume that great watchmaking only exists in Switzerland and is limited to household names such as Rolex and Patek-Philippe. But this begs the question - what does “great”... Read more...
Mechanical Art
Mechanical Art
A wristwatch serves no practical purpose in today’s world.  The time is accurately displayed everywhere - on the bus, on our phones, on the big screen in the elevator…  We... Read more...
Seiko Diver Review
Seiko Diver Review
Earlier this year, I treated myself to a new Seiko diver from Atelier Lou. I had admired it online for weeks before finally visiting the store and trying on the... Read more...
Thoughts on Collecting
Thoughts on Collecting
Around ten years ago, I began to use and collect fountain pens I was writing a blog for a small, independent website in those days and I eventually started writing... Read more...
Choosing Your First Timepiece
Choosing Your First Timepiece
It can be tempting to play “tick the boxes” when looking for a new watch. You want a three-hander with no date on a brown leather strap, for example. Or,... Read more...