If you were asked what would define a great racing car, what would be your answer? Do you look at innovative technology, iconic drivers piloting them, or perhaps race wins and championships? You would probably be right on all terms, but how about the underdog story? The unlikely hero, showing up to (almost) beat the […]
Editor’s note: On the brink of bringing you some of Seiko’s new novelties via our second ‘Home Delivery Watch Fair – Basel Edition’ over on YouTube, we cast our mind back to two things. Firstly, the 2019 collection, which is captured here in a video, and in the pics below. What stood out to me was how each of these watches has had major line extensions in 2020. The point was made in this article that Seiko is increasingly codifying its collections year on year. There is ongoing proof of that, as just about every era and style presented here now has 2020 variants in the mix. Secondly, we cast our mind back to Basel, and what we – in the moment of filming this video – thought would continue, unabated, for the term of our natural lives. Watch fairs. We might have had an inkling Basel was evolving. But rapidly imploding was not on the horizon. What a difference 12 months makes. You can get a pretty good sense of the overarching themes of Baselworld by listening to the chatter in the halls, press centre and even the sausage cart outside. And, along with smaller crowd sizes and uncertain futures, one…
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“Thanks for the emails Andrew,” the email from Steve begins. “All watch info is appreciated in these boring times.” And these boring times are certainly reaching peak levels for poor Steve. The email continues: “I recently spent a couple of days spreadsheeting my watches. I thought there might be a template on the net somewhere to help, but if there is I couldn’t find it. I know it’s a bit OCD, but I suspect a lot of watch collectors are too.” Necessity is the mother of invention, and Steve soldiered on. “I finished with a spreadsheet that features a photo of the watch along with details such as: Brand, Model, Gender, Type, Serial Number, Dial, Movement, Year of Manufacture, Strap Type, Water Resistance. Date and Place Purchased, Cost, Miscellaneous Info and Web Link. I could have added more, but didn’t want it to become too unwieldy. I even ended up adding my wife’s watches too.” Steve says life is better now his watches are catalogued, and he recommends it as an activity to kill time for collectors with many watches. “It not only kept me busy for a while, but I now have the details of all of my watches in one place and an…
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Alec Baldwin is an American actor and comedian, best known for his roles in television and film. Baldwin starred as Jack Donaghy in the sitcom 30 Rock, for which he won two Emmys and three Golden Globes. He has starred in notable films, including Glengarry Glen Ross, Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation, The Departed and The Hunt for Red October. When it comes to timepieces, Baldwin has an eclectic collection from a few different brands. The first timepiece is a Bulgari Octo, in stainless steel, with a black dial on matching leather strap. Its distinctive octagonal-shaped case is instantly recognisable on the wrist and is a fantastic looking timepiece that goes well with casual and formal attire. The next watch is from Breitling and is completely different to the Bulgari. The Breitling that Baldwin owns is a 42mm stainless steel Superocean Heritage dive watch with mesh bracelet. The bracelet gives the watch a vintage retro vibe. This model pays tribute to the original model from 1957. Baldwin owns a chronograph from IWC. More specifically, the Aquatimer Chronograph Edition Galapagos Islands. It has a 45mm stainless case with a rubber coating and matching rubber strap. You can tell it is the Galapagos…
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The Grande Seconde reaches for the Goldilocks zone.
The venerable Omega Speedmaster Professional was the first wristwatch worn on the Moon in 1969 and has gained an undeniable status symbol, being on of the most iconic watches ever, one with a popularity that goes far beyond just watch nerds. Considering its pedigree, it seems understandable to see this watch on the wrist of […]
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