GONZO’S POSTBAG (XLII): Christmas Gift Ideas for Men 2021
Q1. Hello Gonzo! The reason I write to you is simple. Christmas is near and besides the other couple of gifts I’ve got for my grandson (who is about...
Do automobile-endorsed watches really mean anything?
Objectives pursued by automakers endorsing certain brands or even releasing watches under their own brand are very different and unique to each. Their only common interest, however; is –...
Clearing the ‘Mall Watches’ stigma (II)
Mall Ninja gave you enough entertainment, I presume. Them willing to catch up with the entire conversation, this is for you! Mulling ‘bout the mall Shopping malls today are...
Fashion watches that are worth a second look
The inside matter: Fast and brief Let us not get into the formal definition for a fashion watch. We shall only be talking about watches by brands that do...
7 Quartz watches worth collecting
The question is… Automatic movements, some of them, are priceless works of art, drooled after to be collected and treasured. We don’t feel the same way about quartz calibers,...
Orient Retro Future: Honoring an artform
It doesn’t matter if it’s a grail piece or just another variation of a model already there with you. The hunt is – and always will be – ON!...
Fashion watches Do they really put a stigma on your taste?
People with a fashion watch on their respective wrists, most often, face scary comments about the thing they are wearing. I find it pretty ridiculous. Maybe it’s because I...
Watch dials: Simple explanations and a few examples (Part I)
The dial doesn’t get much press compared to movements, glasses and casings, even bracelets/straps; maybe even the crown. For that same reason, most of us stop at just the...
The middle-price point sensibilities
It’s interesting – entertaining too – choosing something substantial in a completely arbitrary manner, from a vast ocean of models covering the base of the watch market. Being selective...
Maserati Epoca: Thoughtful, subtle; delightful and done right
Truth be told, most of us all are illiterates to varied degrees when it comes to explaining the inner clockworks. That is about getting deep into the mechanical- or...
The Italian side to affordable luxury
It goes without saying that Gonzo is not particularly an Italian watch fan. He might like a Brioni suit to wear; he also would prefer an Alfa-Romeo to drive...
The Italian face of Luxury!
Around a couple weeks back (or longer) a question was raised by a close friend who is ready for another purchase and wanted to get my perspective on an...