So The World Is a Sphere?
Let’s clarify: I am not advocating a flat earth theory here. After my last blog, there seems to be a knee-jerk reaction to a binary opinion. This seems to go along the lines of if you are questioning the idea…
Maverick Mentality
My Brother and I Are Having an Argument
Yes, we are – but it is not that serious! And it is not why I have been quiet on this blog recently. I have to admit I have become a bit distracted. I have become distracted by what I…
A Rant About Transparency
One of my pleasures is watching Formula 1. I am not sure why I enjoy it so much. The best I have come up with is that there is no doubting the result on the track. Well, that is until…
More House Cleaning With Our New Strategy
Technical Challenges There has been a bit of a delay in getting this latest post out. I doubt any of you noticed, given how sporadic, or should I say non-existent they were for a while. The challenge this time was…
SNGLRTY Prize For Precision Hyundai Archery World Cup
Playing Catch-Up It has been quite a busy few weeks. You may not have noticed by the number of emails or the posts on social media, but that does not always reflect what is going on. Well, certainly not here…
Omega x SWATCH Takes The Watch World By Storm
Omega X SWATCH 1 Minute & 46 Seconds My last blog reviewing the results of three watch auctions generated a few emails, which I think everyone who sent me a mail. What I was not ready for was what happened…
The Swiss Watch Industry – A Random Walk Through History
The Swiss watch industry is fascinating to me. Maybe it is because I am not Swiss (I am Irish) and not from the world of watches. My background spans finance and the hotel industry in the main. So coming into…
How Sustainable Are Our Watches?
What Impact Does A Watch Have On The World? It appears there has been quite a sea change recently if you are watching the mainstream media. We have gone from issues around COVID-19 and have swung towards climate change and…
What Is The Point Of A Wristwatch? – My Love Of The Wristwatch.
A love story or a plea for the wristwatch? Sometimes, when I take a moment out of my day, I find it bizarre that I work in an industry that is increasingly seen as unnecessary. Digital technology is rapidly displacing…
Your Best Defense Against The Marketers? – Knowledge
Your Best Defense Against The Marketers? – Knowledge I have written five blog posts on steel and stainless steel so far. Perhaps this was too much for watch collectors? Several readers said they appreciated a better understanding of steel, stainless…