The hottest Watches Substack posts right now

Brynn Wallner founded Dimepiece as a platform for women and watches.
She transitioned into journalism from her career at Sotheby's, inspired by the overlooked market of women in the watch industry.
Wallner's journey highlights the importance of addressing underrepresented consumer groups in traditional industries.

Watches can be much more than just timepieces; they often have interesting histories and connections to culture. The Khanjar dial watches from Oman are a perfect example, blending royal recognition with unique design.
Some watches, like the Khanjar models, are given as gifts and can become valuable over time. A watch gifted to a pilot once sold for £600,000 at auction, showcasing how special pieces can gain worth.
Today, Khanjar dial watches are still given out with discreet engravings, making them rare collectibles. They appeal to watch lovers for their unique stories and connections to royal heritage.

Choose well-made, practical gifts that elevate everyday routines, like a smooth rollerball pen or a dependable chef's knife.
Give audio gear to music lovers — a quality turntable plus good powered speakers and a subwoofer makes listening feel special.
Think across budgets: comfortable, supportive shoes suit daily life, while neo-vintage watches or hand-finished knives offer lasting style and value.

Didone typefaces like Didot bring a sense of luxury and sophistication to design with their high contrast and vertical emphasis.
Consider pushing your design to the extreme and exploring the most extravagant version, like the Jacob & Co Astronomia Solar watch, to challenge yourself and think creatively.
Luxury in design can come from simplicity and refinement, as Coco Chanel pointed out, emphasizing the absence of vulgarity over excessive opulence.

FOLIOT is a watch brand founded by a software engineer who transitioned into watchmaking, blending technical expertise with a passion for horology.
The Scubanaut collection by FOLIOT offers high-quality, affordable dive watches designed for modern adventurers, with unique features like independently adjustable hour hands and full GMT functions.
FOLIOT's founder emphasizes delivering well-made watches at an unbeatable price and hints at future releases inspired by exploration and adventure.

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