Tag Archives: Blancpain

Three Reasons Not to Buy a Dive Watch

Posted on January 18, 2020 by Robert Farago

Back in the day, Zodiac had to convince customers it was OK to buy a dive watch even if you don’t dive. Nowadays, Zodiac feels free to tag their retro Super Sea Wolf 68 Saturation “For the Underwater Pro” – knowing … Continue reading →

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New Watch Alert: 1/17/2020

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Robert Farago

Welcome to the mid-January New Watch Update. Once again, we present a carefully curated assortment of new-to-the-market timepieces, chosen for their ability to inspire snarky comments and pithy pronouncements. As Jackie Gleason would say and awaaaay we go! Starting with … Continue reading →

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Grand Seiko Godzilla Watch. Has Seiko Lost Its Mind?

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Robert Farago

According to Forbes, the Grand Seiko Godzilla watch has “a number of elements in honor of the legendary creature. The prominent rays on the dial emanating from the center and shooting outward symbolize the heat ray beam that shoots from … Continue reading →

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Which Watch for Rehab?

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Robert Farago

In case you’re wondering why TTAW went dark for a month or so, now you know. Your humble horologist was in rehab. No, not for watch addiction. Although, sure, my horological obsession is a manifestation of a defective mindset. Anyway, … Continue reading →

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Richard Mille RM069 Erotic Tourbillon: The Most Offensive Watch Ever Made?

Posted on August 25, 2019 by Robert Farago

I’m OK with iced-out watches. You’d never catch me wearing a diamond-encrusted Richard Mille RM069 Erotic Tourbillon, but chef don’t judge. If someone wants to spend $750k to billboard their sexual proclivities, that’s none of my business — assuming the … Continue reading →

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Rolex: Three Reasons Not to Buy One (Other Than Price)

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Robert Farago

If you like your Rolex, you can keep your Rolex. Or can you? That could well depend on your ability to stop someone from stealing your Rolex. Someone who might choke you to death or cut off your hand to … Continue reading →

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