Category: Horological Musings
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Video: Let’s Talk About In-House Movements
Relatively recently, we’ve seen a shift in priority toward creating “in-house” movements, and away from using ebauches, or off the shelf movements. Among the reasons for this was the decision by ETA, a Swatch Group owned movement manufacturer, to restrict sales of their movements to third party brands. The consequences have been far reaching, but what’s…
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VIDEO: How I Approach Watches
I often struggle with how to think about watches, and my approach to them over the years likely reflects that fact. Looking back, it’s easy to identify what I like and how my tastes have changed and matured, but it’s less easy to identify why, exactly. To that end, I’ve spent some time reflecting on…
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Function Over Form, Understanding the Attraction of the Tool Watch
There’s a quote from Enzo Ferrari that I like to use from time to time for its relevance in how I view tool watches: “Race cars are neither beautiful nor ugly. They become beautiful when they win.” When it comes to tool watches, there’s an appeal that boils down to the utility that they represent,…
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The Lasting Appeal of the NATO Strap
How can such a humble piece of fabric hold such transformative power? Many of the watch enthusiasts I’ve encountered share a few common traits that I’ve noticed. Not only are they a largely curious bunch, but they are also tinkerers. And if something can be customized in any way, it will be. The custom watch…
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