Restoring the Watch I Grew Up With: Tag Heuer 2000 Quartz
Reading the headline, one must think that I am crazy. Restoring a nearly 3-decade-old quartz watch? Worse, a Tag Heuer? Nevertheless, it is the watch I grew up with and I was determined to make it run again. Here’s my journey.
Watches We Lost in 2022
While we bade farewell to the year we regained some sense of normalcy after COVID, some watch models, like many before them, left us too. Here are four watches that I managed to get before they were discontinued.
Perfect Engagement Gift for Her: Cartier Tank Must (2021)
What watch would fit a princess? The first brand that came to my mind was Cartier. From Princess Grace of Monaco to Princesses of Wales, Diana and Catherine, Cartier watches have been receiving informal royal endorsements across eras.
Washi Paper in a Nature-Inspired Dial: Citizen’s Iconic Nature Collection
Washi paper has been used in Japanese sliding doors and lanterns for centuries, owing to its light diffusion properties. It is a perfect fit for Eco-Drive watches as it allows light to penetrate the paper and reach the solar cells underneath that power the movement. The result is a highly textured dial that perfectly hides the solar cells.
My Most Worn Watch: Seiko Flightmaster’s Unknown Sibling
If you are into Seiko and aviation-inspired watches, chances are you would have heard of the Seiko Flightmaster (SNA411). Many call it a cult classic, fan-favorite, Seiko-head must-have, you name it. However, something kept my cursor from the “Add to Cart” button.