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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Extreme GMT, black dial and ceramic bezel, on an orange Cordura strap

I was watching a snarky YouTube video where a watch influencer was ranking all watch brands. He labeled Christopher Ward his favorite emerging indie brand. So here we go.

It’s got Tudor-esque chonk on both the markers and the hands. The ceramic bezel is a work of art — one of those you have to feel with your hands. The face, the asphalt vibes of a Patek, is compelling. I am a known sucker for a splash of orange, and there are multiple splashes to love. V-strap? Possible mistake. Jury is out.

November 6, 2026 iphone 18 pro

WFH

Up at 7am. Check the outfit, the professional outfit, on the floor to make sure it still fits my mood. Adjust as necessary. Shower and put on the outfit. Consider wearing shoes, but don’t. My shoes are lonely. Upstairs. Coffee (black) and a glance at the view. Santa Cruz Mountains. No fog today. Walk into… more

June 21, 2020 6 Comments

My Apple Hardware Hierarchy of Need

There was a snarky tweet forming in my head about my Apple Watch this morning. Something about liking it, but not needing it. This triggered an interesting mental exercise where I started stack ranking all my Apple hardware products by need. I found both the exercise and the results interesting. Here is my Apple Hierarchy… more

August 14, 2015 6 Comments

Things I know about a watch

  • It’s attached to your wrist.
  • Because it’s attached to you, it’s harder to drop and harder to lose.
  • It’s touching your skin. All the time.
  • Many watches are purely fashion.
  • Interaction with a watch is measured in seconds and rarely minutes.
  • Your longest interaction with your watch is during daylight savings time.
  • After a couple days of wearing a watch, I forget that I’m wearing it.
  • Some folks never take their watches off.
  • Watch battery life is measured in years.
  • We’re intrigued by watches that have complications, but mostly we use it for date and time.
  • A good watch is passed on from generation to generation.
  • Watches have never been about communication, but we’ve kind’a always wanted them to be, but I won’t be talking to my wrist. Maybe.
March 8, 2015 7 Comments

Not a Hobby

Apple TV the beloved stepchild of the Apple product line-up has continuously been dubbed a hobby since its introduction. The label gives Apple optionality. The label allows Apple to say, “Well, we’re serious about this, but we’re not sure about it.’” While I use my Apple TV every single day, my opinion is the reason… more

September 10, 2014 19 Comments

The Nerd Handbook

A nerd needs a project because a nerd builds stuff. All the time. Those lulls in the conversation over dinner? That’s the nerd working on his project in his head. It’s unlikely that this project is a nerd’s day job because his opinion regarding his job is, “Been there, done that.” We’ll explore the consequences… more

November 11, 2007 364 Comments