Author Archives: Robert Farago

Gucci GG Grip Rubber Strap Watch

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Robert Farago

The GG Grip Rubber Strap Watch comes hot on the heels of the Gucci Grip, a watch so ugly if it was a dog I’d shave its ass and make it walk backwards. To try and save that aesthetic affront, … Continue reading →

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G-SHOCK GA-2100 Comment Contest!

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Robert Farago

Welcome to The Truth About Watches’ G-SHOCK GA-2100 comment contest! Our man Schreiber’s review of the Japanese ani-digi mega-hit – known as the “Casioak” for its resemblance to Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak – garners hella clicks. To capitalize on its … Continue reading →

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Hoffman DIVER 40 Review

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Robert Farago

Back in the day, hippie activist Abbie Hoffman published a best-seller with the most appropriate title in the history of literature: Steal This Book. Wikipedia is silent on the percentage of people who stole Steal This Book, but it was … Continue reading →

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New Watch Alert 2/14/20

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Robert Farago

This is the first New Watch Alert where I haven’t been ‘whelmed. That’s the new word women use when they get too many responses to their online dating profile. Because saying “overwhelmed” takes too much effort. I prefer the Toffler … Continue reading →

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Luxury Watch Prices Falling?

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Robert Farago

You might think luxury watch prices would be immune to annoyances like viral outbreaks and economic downturns. Nope. According to voguebusiness.com, “the last global recession lopped nine per cent off the size of the personal luxury goods market,” lowering luxury … Continue reading →

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Bell & Ross Cockpit Classics

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Robert Farago

The Seiko Silverwave Cockpit was the first cockpit-inspired wrist watch. And then French watchmaker Bell & Ross took le ball and ran with it, creating some decidedly Whiskey Tango Foxtrot timepieces. Believe it or not, the BR 01-97 CLIMB above … Continue reading →

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Baselworld + Coronavirus = The End?

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Robert Farago

Baselworld coronavirus. Not two words you want to see together. But there they are. In fact, the watch industry schmoozefest is hanging on by a thread. Bulgari announced today that it’s pulling out, blaming both the virus and the success … Continue reading →

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