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Haute horologists have been targeting sleek and futuristic watches that innovate mechanics and complications without adding bulk. Belgium-based watchmaker Ressence watches is building on this image with added emphasis on minimalism – replacing conventional hands with series of smaller disks for an inventive take on the method of time-telling. The company started in 2010 but […]
The common wisdom these days is that even if we wanted to get back to the Moon the way we did in the 1960s, we’d never be able to do it. Most of the blame for that usually falls on the loss of institutional knowledge thanks to skilled minds and hands that have been stilled […]
(Bloomberg) — After an initial stampede into “Trump Trades,” investors in some asset classes are tapering their enthusiasm as they question whether Donald Trump will push through his ambitious tariff proposals as US president. Most Read from Bloomberg The dollar reversed much of its post-election surge by Thursday’s close, and is edging higher on Friday. […]
Japan is often seen as a global leader in cutting-edge technology, known for innovations in robotics, electronics, and high-speed trains – however, the country is also known for its tendency to hold onto older technology long after it has been abandoned elsewhere. Only recently has Japan begun to phase out floppy disks in government offices, […]
Poking around the fridge, have you ever really paid attention to the little dial on the side? You’d be right in thinking the little dial has something to do with the fridge’s temperature – but those numbers on the dial don’t actually correlate to degrees Celsius. When it comes to your fridge, there is a […]
Yellow gold Vacheron Constantin patrimony watch by Ora Ïto Ora Ïto returns with a recent Vacheron Constantin timepiece design under the Patrimony collection. The self-winding watch shines in yellow gold, paired with a burgundy calfskin strap. The dial mimics the Japanese zen gardens, with infinite ripples expanding out from the center. Gone are the […]