"What Nike Can Teach Us About Watches" is an interesting article. As a former analyst it's all about data points, the more the better, more accurate. If I might suggest, consider age groups. Me at 60 did not grow up with cell phones or personal computers. As a male, I grew up wearing a watch, simply to know the time, a pocket knife, because my dad said all men carry one. If I stepped out of the house w/o those things I was walking sideways all day. Working for an agency that sent me overseas, a watch was critical. Fast forward to today. I believe my brain likes analog better, I support this thought with graphs that easier for me to understand at a glance. As a life long Diver, I appreciate depth rating & lovely robust stainless steel. At 60 again, I find myself largely debt free & with more disposable income than in my younger years. Being a watch guy, not a jewelry guy & a life long dive watch wearer. Tudor kinda stokes me, but for me a watch is a tool, like my pocket knife or handgun on my hip. And stainless steel is the material of choice for all three. So to be clear, great article, excellent view into the subject. Overlay data points, generations, demographics & income variables. Thanks
good points and POV, thanks for commenting Craig. I'm hardly a diver, but Tudor is far and away my favorite modern brand, too – a good watch is a good watch, across age, demographics, etc.
I love Angela Cummings, she excels at beautiful inlaids that are very wearable. Her along and many other independent American jewelry designers from the 80's like Kieselstein, etc. are all fantastic, I wish they designed more watches.
Nationalrarities is both interesting and, at least for me, a bit depressing. So many things that were personal treasures, mementos of accomplishment and symbols of life. Just dumped onto a soulless marketplace starting at $1.00. Rarely have I felt mortality so clearly. Here’s hoping I get a smoking deal, with box and papers.
ha, i feel the same. i've bought a couple of watches from their semi-annual "drops" over the years. happy bidding, and i hope we don't run each other up this time 'round.
"What Nike Can Teach Us About Watches" is an interesting article. As a former analyst it's all about data points, the more the better, more accurate. If I might suggest, consider age groups. Me at 60 did not grow up with cell phones or personal computers. As a male, I grew up wearing a watch, simply to know the time, a pocket knife, because my dad said all men carry one. If I stepped out of the house w/o those things I was walking sideways all day. Working for an agency that sent me overseas, a watch was critical. Fast forward to today. I believe my brain likes analog better, I support this thought with graphs that easier for me to understand at a glance. As a life long Diver, I appreciate depth rating & lovely robust stainless steel. At 60 again, I find myself largely debt free & with more disposable income than in my younger years. Being a watch guy, not a jewelry guy & a life long dive watch wearer. Tudor kinda stokes me, but for me a watch is a tool, like my pocket knife or handgun on my hip. And stainless steel is the material of choice for all three. So to be clear, great article, excellent view into the subject. Overlay data points, generations, demographics & income variables. Thanks
good points and POV, thanks for commenting Craig. I'm hardly a diver, but Tudor is far and away my favorite modern brand, too – a good watch is a good watch, across age, demographics, etc.
Hey T, keep em coming. My 'inbox highlight'...
I love Angela Cummings, she excels at beautiful inlaids that are very wearable. Her along and many other independent American jewelry designers from the 80's like Kieselstein, etc. are all fantastic, I wish they designed more watches.
Does this trend mean we’ll also see more “jewelry watches” in future? One can dream
Love the free thoughts and concise writing Tony! Please keep it up! Your insights are a pleasure to read
thanks for reading, larry!
Nationalrarities is both interesting and, at least for me, a bit depressing. So many things that were personal treasures, mementos of accomplishment and symbols of life. Just dumped onto a soulless marketplace starting at $1.00. Rarely have I felt mortality so clearly. Here’s hoping I get a smoking deal, with box and papers.
ha, i feel the same. i've bought a couple of watches from their semi-annual "drops" over the years. happy bidding, and i hope we don't run each other up this time 'round.