Author: The Gentleman
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Goodyear Welted: Why This Construction Justifies the Price
Of course, it sounds rather expensive at first glance. Indeed, such prices can really take your breath away. First of all, you are not buying any shoes here. It is much more like investing into a certain engineering process. The shoes you purchase are patented since 1869 by Charles Goodyear Jr. His technology includes stitching…
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The Only Three Pairs of Shoes a Man Truly Needs
Surely, there is a closet where a number of impulsive and regretted purchases are kept. After all, what person has not had sneakers that have cost an arm and a leg and just sit there because of not being worn? That particular industry is aimed at selling its products to indecisive people and FOMO. Nevertheless,…
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Cufflinks and Tie Bars: Small Objects, Permanent Impressions
In a boardroom, your suit and tie are your weapons. However, let’s be honest; suits become pretty dull if you wear them every single day. It is important to distinguish yourself with the help of some accessories, and these accessories reflect your professionalism and attention to details. The first accessory you should pay attention to…
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Leather, Metal, or NATO: Choosing Straps That Age Well
You deserve better than that factory rubber strap around your wrist. It is time to get more stylish. Watch is an investment and strap is the personality. Think of it as of a handshake, it is the first thing people see before you say anything and it must speak for itself without shouting. It is…
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How to Read a Watch Movement Like a Collector
All right, let’s consider the reason people usually purchase watches. First, it is time checking. No, it’s not what you’re here for. You came to admire the movement inside and that is the point of getting this watch! Look at the reverse side of the watch cover. Steel solid caseback implies quartz battery or a…
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The Case for One Great Watch Over Five Good Ones
Let us admit that the idea of having a collection of watches is nothing but a myth. See the influencers proudly showing you their Rolex Submariner, Tudor Black Bay, and Grand Seiko Snowflake, and think what would it be like to have all three of these in your collection. This dream is hardly achievable for…