Watch Dandy

One thing you shouldn’t have to pay for is the time. I mean, if you own a watch, a smartphone, a computer, or basically any object that either plugs in or takes a battery, you’ve likely got the time right there. And yet, in the U.K. a paid telephone service has been receiving millions of phones calls per year, every year since 1936, from people that just want to be told what time it is. The service, which is provided by BT, answered around 12 million in 2015, according to their own figures.

Size. It’s something that always comes up when we discuss watches. Whether you are into a 36mm Oyster Perpetual or a 47mm Panerai, size is a hot topic that people feel very strongly about (especially when it comes to women and the watches they wear). In my time at HODINKEE, I have come to realize that there are two schools of thought on the ideal watch diameter for a woman: staunchly less than 36mm and a more laissez-faire “you do you” approach. If you have read any of my recent articles, you will know that I fall squarely into the latter category.