Rolex: The Snob’s Watch
Article By: Jordan Reifler
Growing up, my “frugal” grandpa bought my father and me multiple fake Rolexes as holiday gifts. I’m not certain why he gifted these atrocities more than once, but he did. I should note - these were not passable fakes. They weighed roughly as much as a Swatch but were far less tasteful than their plastic and rubber cous...
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How Watches may Help with Adulting
I grew up in a culture, time, and place where your outward appearance is a key determinant of your place in society. I watched my grandparents indulge in everything from vacations to accessories. You could call them social peacocks. As in introverted child, I was always embarrassed by their flashiness and the attention that these material things...
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How My Watch Frees Me From Time
Time and I Don’t Get Along. Some might deduce from this aspect of my life that no one ever taught me how to tell time. Actually, my first-grade teacher taught me. It was a slow process. I wasn’t her favorite. As an adult, I’m expected to tell time regularly. The problem is, it always feels like Time is telling me something.
I struggle with the ...
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