Story Time
Of features of watches and concerts in subway stations
In 2007, a nondescript violin player started busking at the entrance of a subway station in Washington DC. It was an all-familiar sight: a man wearing a baseball cap over a fleece sweater, a violin, and the case at his feet. He started off playing one of the most intense pieces for violin of the world, the first movement of Bach's Violin Concerto and continued with pieces from Bach and Mendelssohn for around 30 minutes.
Of the over 1,000 people that passed through the station, only 27 cared about giving him any money, and only 7 actually stopping to listen to his playing, which was not just good.
It was awesome.
Want to learn from this short story, and how do they apply to horology?
Titanium vs. Stainless Steel Watch - Pros and Cons (Infographic inside)
Watches, especially sports models, have always used highly resistant technical materials, and this requirement stems precisely from their function of having to work all the time, whatever happens. And in the world of watches, stainless steel has long established itself as the material of choice for sturdy and reliable timepieces. But lately, its supremacy is challenged by the introduction of new high-tech materials, such as titanium, which is proving to be a dangerous competitor due to its excellent characteristics. So, which of the two is better? Let's find out together!
Time for Valentine’s: Why a Watch Gift Makes Perfect Sense
Poets say the best and worst thing about being in love is that it can’t be put into words. This is why gift-giving is one of the best ways of showing not only your love but also your generosity and personality.
5 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Buying a Watch
Buying a luxury watch, especially for the first time, can be a challenging task for anyone. There are numerous and varied reasons for this.
For starters, watches are complex (and complicated) little devices. One needs to have lots of technical know-how in order to be in a position to choose the right one. It doesn’t help that there are a myriad of brands and options out there, each of them seemingly as attractive as the last.
For starters, watches are complex (and complicated) little devices. One needs to have lots of technical know-how in order to be in a position to choose the right one. It doesn’t help that there are a myriad of brands and options out there, each of them seemingly as attractive as the last.