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It’s On Sale: Braun Watches at MyHabit

January 2, 2014

It’s On Sale: Braun Watches At MyHabit

It’s rare that I recommend a quartz watch, but Braun’s line of watches is so lovely that they truly stand…

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Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget: A Black Tie Guide

December 10, 2012

Champagne Taste On A Beer Budget: A Black Tie Guide

Yes, men wear jewelry, too. Our next Black Tie Guide installment looks at the precious metals used to fasten your…

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The Maratec Mid Pilot

December 2, 2012

The Maratec Mid Pilot

Here’s a lovely gift option for someone you know – or yourself. The Maratec Mid Pilot is a very simple…

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the bigger wristwatches get the smaller I want mine to be

November 29, 2012

The Bigger Wristwatches Get The Smaller I Want Mine To Be

Perhaps I’m a contrarian, but the bigger wristwatches get the smaller I want mine to be. I understand why one…

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Seven Things Better Bought Used

October 11, 2012

Seven Things Better Bought Used

It’s sometimes easier to buy new, but there are some things that are pretty much always better bought used. Here’s…

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you are going to get the heavy metal answer from the heavy metal dude

September 6, 2012

You Are Going To Get The Heavy Metal Answer From The Heavy Metal Dude

When it comes to a watch’s quality, the truth is that the movement sucks ass or the movement kicks ass….

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Omega Constellation

August 15, 2012

Omega Constellation

abitofcolor: If you’re looking for a beautiful, prestigious watch at a reasonable price, there’s little reason to look past the…

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New Watch Alert: Omega Flightmaster Ref. 145.036

June 27, 2012

New Watch Alert: Omega Flightmaster Ref. 145.036

After a few years of considering the idea, I pulled the trigger and bought myself an Omega Flightmaster. It was…

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That’s the kind of cheap watch I can get behind

December 11, 2011

That’s The Kind Of Cheap Watch I Can Get Behind

$30? With a nylon strap and a metal case? Yeah, that’s the kind of cheap watch I can get behind….

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I’ve added a mandatory Junghans Max Bill reblog policy

September 8, 2011

I’ve Added A Mandatory Junghans Max Bill Reblog Policy

To go with my mandatory Andre Benjamin reblog policy, I’ve added a mandatory Junghans Max Bill reblog policy. In this…

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New Watch Alert!

August 12, 2011

New Watch Alert!

A simple, inexpensive manual for breezy summer wear. Feeling very good about it. Note that this is pre-teenybopper Abercrombie &…

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The Seiko SNDB73

May 22, 2011

The Seiko SNDB73

Here’s a handsome and affordable watch: the Seiko SNDB73. It’s a substantial chronograph, with an automatic movement and an impressive…

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The Five Days of Summer Series, Part V: Summer Style on the Cheap

April 29, 2011

The Five Days Of Summer Series, Part V: Summer Style On The Cheap

Before Jesse let me start writing here, I was a dedicated PTO reader for more than a year. One of the…

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The Dieter Rams is strong in this one

April 6, 2011

The Dieter Rams Is Strong In This One

I’ve spoken out against expensive watches with quartz movements, but I’m making an exception for this $180 beauty from Braun….

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