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Independence (or lack thereof) in watch journalism

Collective Horology’s Openwork podcast recently covered the topic of the conflicted nature of watch journalism. They don’t name names, but they mentio...
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Grand Seiko 9SA5 2024 predictions?

It’s been an exciting few years for the 9SA5. I have to admit bias where bias exists - I think it’s one of the best movements for the price today. Whi...
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Windy City Meetup

We had a great time last night at the Irish Nobleman! Awesome watches and even better company and conversation. We passed around watches from the foll...
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Recent Comments

commented on Independence (or lack thereof) in watch journalism ·

All great points. And re Fratello, RJ has been honest that going to back to his initial interest in watches, there’s something about Omega that’s connected with him so he gives them a lot of coverage. I think that type of honesty is at least somewhat important given the structure of the “market” for watch journalism, so to speak.

I didn’t even think about cars, that makes so much sense.

commented on Independence (or lack thereof) in watch journalism ·

Great points. The outlets that I respect the most are also transparent about and either explicitly or implicitly concede their biases or conflicts. Not to fangirl for them too hard, but I think worn & wound does a pretty good job of this. They’re not seemingly in bed with any single brand and more than anything like to support brands where they really are able to get to know the people and stories behind the watch. I really like that angle vs commenting from afar / stanning enormous brands blatantly for access.

commented on Independence (or lack thereof) in watch journalism ·

Another comment the guest made is that there are so many YouTubers offering more critical opinions that it’s really not necessary for the journalists themselves to be so critical.

commented on Rado Limited Edition Cameron Norrie ·

That’s awesome.

commented on Seiko Cocktail Time! ·

Not at all, it’s a lot of dial but that’s a good thing because it’s a beauty.

I have sold a few watches that I thought were too big and also limited myself to only buying smaller watches for a while. I now regret that. I think the watch community programs us to think certain sizes are too big, but in your case this is spot on!

commented on Ikepod ·

Would love to hear how you landed on this specific model? I know very little about Ikepod but love that they have their own true design language. I see a wide range of prices when I poke around their website from time to time. I think the white + orange looks great, congrats!

commented on Grand Seiko 9SA5 2024 predictions? ·

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