Case thickness dictates the difference between a good watch design and a great one
Looking at the headline, you are probably thinking “WTF Zach… what are you on about?” Of course, key metrics include diameter, lug-to-lug, material, depth rating, accuracy… Aesthetics such as the dial and the level of decoration are motivators as well – but, for now, I am focusing on measurements and metrics, rather than looks. A … Continued
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