Monthly Archives: October 2008

Decoding The MSRP: What Retail Price Means, And What You Should Pay

Posted on October 22, 2008 by admin | 6 Comments

Prices are a funny thing. We often don’t understand why we pay what we do, nor do we often understand why some places can or do charge more for the same goods. In the retail goods market, there is such … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, General, Marketing

MB&F Horological Machine No. 3 Sidewinder and Starcruiser Watch Further Luxurification Of Science Fiction

Posted on October 21, 2008 by admin | 11 Comments

Where have I seen this look before? MB&F founder Max Busser doesn’t hide the fact that he is inspired by science fiction and related culture in the creation of his timepiece novelties. The new MB&F No. 3 reminds me of … Continue reading →

Posted in MB&F, New Watches

Marc Ecko Master Of Possibilities Watch Is Master Of Bad Taste: 12 Ways To Look Unrefined

Posted on October 20, 2008 by admin | 7 Comments

I have decided that Marc Ecko needs to stay out of the watch design world. The newest release from the ‘urban’ themed design appears to be a compromise of tastes. The compromise being, that they could not decide which watch … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Idea Award, General, New Watches, Watch Buying, Watch Style

Only A Brand Like Ulysse Nardin Can Have A Watch Named The Macho Palladium 950

Posted on October 19, 2008 by admin | 1 Comment

This here is a really cool watch that blends watch making prowess, a jeweler’s practicality, and manly looks. Ulysse Nardin never likes ‘just’ releasing luxury watches. There always needs to be some special twist that makes them special. Your first … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Ulysse Nardin, Watch Buying, Watch Style

One Year Of Watch Blogging: The First Anniversary Of aBlogtoRead.com

Posted on October 18, 2008 by admin | 6 Comments

I’m not going to get all mushy or dramatic. It has been a year since I started aBlogtoRead.com and it has really come a long way. When the site began, I had little idea that it would be solely a … Continue reading →