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The Intersection of Fashion and Functionality in Watches

The Intersection of Fashion and Functionality in Watches

Ian Roth
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The Importance of Being On Time

The Importance of Being On Time

A Societal Reflection

Ian Roth
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The Dark Side of Watch Collecting

The Dark Side of Watch Collecting

Gatekeeping and Its Impact

Ian Roth
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The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media in Watch Collecting

The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media in Watch Collecting

Ian Roth
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Why I Bought a Rolex Explorer II

Why I Bought a Rolex Explorer II

A Personal Journey

Ian Roth
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Bond's Omega Obsession

Bond's Omega Obsession

A Cultural Phenomenon

Ian Roth
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A Year of Analog Adventures

A Year of Analog Adventures

OTW is One Year Old

Ian Roth
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Slow And Steady Collecting

Slow And Steady Collecting

The Case for Buying Slowly

Ian Roth
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The Shifting Sands of Time

The Shifting Sands of Time

A Personal Reflection on Aging

Ian Roth
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Rolex Buying Secrets

Rolex Buying Secrets

Walking Out with a Datejust 31 Today

Ian Roth
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The Seiko vs. Rolex Mentality

The Seiko vs. Rolex Mentality

Contrasting Philosophies in Watch Ownership

Ian Roth
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My First Rolex

My First Rolex

My Buying Story

Ian Roth