Here are 5 watches from Mido, Tissot, Hamilton, Longines and Rado which remain undervalued and ignored by most enthusiasts. — One of the best ways to enter the watch collecting hobby is without a doubt through the Swatch Group brands. Swiss Made quality, semi-affordable, reliable and with handsome designs; there are definitely much worse places to look for a watch. …

Is having your wildest fantasy come true even worth it? — Whenever the worlds of gaming and cinema decide to merge every so often, the results have usually been mediocre at best. Ask any gamer you know and they’ll vouch for me pretty much instantly. It’ll be easier to stumble upon Pope Francis wrestling a polar bear than it is for…

I’ve sadly got a bit of bad news regarding the funky release intended to succeed the MoonSwatch. — When the MoonSwatch released last year in March, yours truly was one of the few watch nerds who praised it before AND after its chaotic drop to the public. This plasticky, colorful, dainty release was nothing but good news for those of us who love watches. I saw it as…

I sometimes get excited by dumb things. I’m sorry. — Seeing an actor I recognize playing a very minor role in a movie I enjoy excites me a lot more than it should. For some reason, it feels like meeting up with a random friend in an unexpected place. It’s something incredibly likely to happen but it still feels special…

Yet another fantastic release from a watch brand focused on revolutionizing their identity. — Ask watch nerds what they thought about TAG Heuer merely 5 years ago and most answers could easily be summarized into a single sentence: “overpriced rubbish”. Such harsh comments do have a point, though. Ever since the old Heuer brand name was adopted by Techniques d’Avant Garde in 1985, Heuer’s…

It’s been almost 20 years since Michael Mann’s awesome thriller came out and it’s still fantastic. — Films which challenge conventions (and more importantly the viewer) are an essential part of enjoying cinema at its fullest. After all, I am a strong believer that artists should try to provide their audience with an experience that doesn’t feel like a waste of time. The great tragedy/blessing behind this…

If you liked the HBO show, chances are you’ll enjoy this great game too. NO SPOILERS! — Game of Thrones to me is kinda like a Starbucks coffee. Back when it was a new thing, we were tempted to believe it was the best drink ever conceived. But after a few years of trying out better, less expensive alternatives that don’t leave an awful final taste in…

A few years after its release we analyze what I consider a “hidden gem” in the world of mechanical watches. — Hype can be very dangerous. In this day and age where everyone competes for attention and clicks, brands have proved us they’d be willing to nail their own granny to a cross in hell if it guaranteed them good sales. To combat such shady tactics, I always recommend a prudent…

Michael Cera in his recent interview with GQ mentioned something regarding Hollywood’s greed which is worth discussing deeply. — Press junkets (a.k.a. actors being asked obnoxious questions about their current movies) more often than not contain information as relevant as Internet Explorer’s terms of service. Ultimately, the fun factor depends on how entertaining and honest the interviewee is. People like Michael Cera are a joy to watch.