Links tagged with “watches”
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The Last Psychiatrist: Luxury Branding The Future Leaders Of The World
From 2011. A fun read, superficially about Patek Philippe’s advertising. (via Dan Hon)
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GSElevator on Wall Street watches - Business Insider
I love things like this where outside of that little world you’d have no idea about the distinctions.
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How Apple Makes the Watch — Atomic Delights
An explanation of the shots in Apple’s video about making their Watch, for those of us who know little about manufacturing or how impressive the processes might be. (via Tom Taylor)
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A Watch Guy’s Thoughts On The Apple Watch After Seeing It In The Metal (Tons Of Live Photos) — HODINKEE - Wristwatch News, Reviews, & Original Stories
Interesting to read about the Apple Watch as a highish-end watch, ignoring the software. It compares well. A good point is raised though - traditional watches will last a long time, but how short will the life of an Apple Watch be? (via @GreatDismal)
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Antique pocket watches from Pieces of Time - Worldwide Mail Order
I love stumbling across old-fashioned sites. Maybe this style could infer well-used, long-lived, authenticity. “To avoid lengthy pauses while the images load a fast modem, at least 14400, should be used.”