Jan 4, 2018A very #watchnerd 2017Nostalgia is generally defined as a wistful desire to return in thought or in fact to a former time in one’s life; a sentimental yearning for the happiness of a former place or time. …Influencer Marketing6 min readInfluencer Marketing6 min read
May 11, 2016Steampunk: Infernal DevicesFive years ago, whilst on holiday in Japan, I took a detour. It started with a trip to Nakano Broadway — one of Tokyo’s main otaku destinations — a multi-level mall devoted to selling everything from manga to aidoru-related collectables, via video games and BluRay discs. …Watches7 min readWatches7 min read
Apr 28, 2016The joy of a cheap watchThe joy of a cheap watch Sometimes you just need to put all the snobbery aside and admit to yourself that even a cheap watch can bring enjoyment. Timex, the 162 year old American company possibly best known for its catchy slogan** and Ironman range of watches, has recently released…Watches3 min readWatches3 min read
Jan 6, 2016SalonQP 2015Disclaimer: I received a Press Pass for SalonQP 2015, and have written for QP Magazine, most recently in Issue 75. SalonQP was launched in 2009. Since moving to the Saatchi Gallery from Number One Marylebone, the annual event has continued to gather momentum and reputation, helped, no doubt, by its…Watches8 min readWatches8 min read
Oct 18, 2015The original Bond watch wasn’t a RolexIt’s that time again. The release of another Bond film. Of course, for the last two decades, this has also coincided with the release of a new Omega watch as well. …Watches3 min readWatches3 min read
Oct 17, 2015An interview with Roger W SmithA brief interview with Isle of Man-based watchmaker, Roger W Smith. Watchmaker Roger W Smith (C) Organic Marketing / DAM Productions the #watchnerd: One of the things that I seem to get asked more than anything else is to explain all the “trades” involved in making a watch. I usually…Watches3 min readWatches3 min read
Aug 6, 2015Six Small WordsThe Watchmaker’s Apprentice is a documentary about Roger W Smith and Dr George Daniels, and the relationship between these two extraordinary men. Produced by DAM Productions, a version of the film premiered some time ago at SalonQP, and was released as a limited edition DVD last…Horology13 min readHorology13 min read
Aug 2, 2015Through a glass, darklyThere’s a lack of transparency in watchmaking. This isn’t news — the history of clock and watch production is littered with companies that use (or have used) partners, third parties, suppliers and agents to design, build, manufacture, power, cover or finish their pieces. Just look at the world of pocketwatches…8 min read8 min read
Jul 29, 2015HODINKEE Inc., Horology IncorporatedWhile Patek Philippe and others are able to throw seemingly limitless resources behind their brands, we’re yet to see similar amounts supporting the watch media. …3 min read3 min read
