Author: The Gentleman
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Vintage vs. New: Where the Real Value Lives in Timepieces
Not only do the watches show time, but they are also an investment, an embodiment of aspirations. As a young professional, the choice between vintage and modern watches has many aspects to consider. Your watch tells your story. The modern watches are famous for their reliability. Rolex, Omega and other companies provide state-of-the-art technology and…
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Understanding Watch Complications Without the Jargon
And lastly, you purchased that Omega Speedmaster or that classic Datejust. It looks great on your wrist, but those extra dials are giving you a hard time. I mean the one which you are afraid to hit because you will definitely break your four-digit investment. The additional dials are known as complications. Basically, the watchmakers…
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The Watch That Should Outlive You: Buying for Heirloom Status
And now we need to discuss the reality of high-priced wrist wear. You buy yourself a watch that lasts longer than you. Creepy, huh? But that’s just a smart financial decision. When choosing a watch, the idea of buying an heirloom is always in mind. You are 28-35 years old. Rolex Submariner is the corporate…
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Mechanical vs. Quartz: The Honest Case for Both
You managed to get yourself a job and even a nice signing bonus, and now you are browsing some forums related to watches wondering how exactly they can cost such a lot of money, even more than Honda Civic. You’ve just entered the world of wristwatches. It is an odd world, but the world where…
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Your First Serious Watch: What to Buy Before Thirty-Five
Lunch not in university cafeteria. Buying an expensive wristwatch is a really rebellious act now, isn’t it? Well, you are a poor student, but your wallet does not like luxury items. Your Rolex is not going to give you any additional points among the peers. To be frank, no one cares about your dissertation. This…
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Building a Travel Capsule Wardrobe for One Bag, One Week, Any Climate
And what if you have just a carry-on flight? In such situation, there is no reason to be upset since this problem I also know how to solve. Just imagine yourself getting off the plane at the airport in Tokyo, running to the taxi and going to the meeting with leaving the luggage behind at…