Time+Tide
Last week, Nick Kenyon and Luke Benedictus got into a horological war of words over the rights and wrongs of the humble NATO strap. Luke took a defensive why-the-hell-not approach while Nick stuck to the purist's line that some things must remain sacrosanct otherwise the whole of civilisation will go to pot.Image: pinterest .auWe then threw this head-scratcher out to the Time+Tide community on Facebook to canvas the views of the people. The results were mixed to say the least.No, it's naff like no socks with a suit and shoes, insisted Martin.If you still hold that a formal dress watch should be a slim, elegant two-hander… you just wouldn’t, would you? said David.But other people took a more lenient view. I think it depends if you’re trying to casually wear it, said Jeffrey. Some cases you can dress down a watch.Wear whatever you want, whichever you want, agreed John. No need to follow the heard.The Verdict CrimeThis week the poll on Instagram was much closer than the bloodbath last week, with the vote split 52% considering it a crime and 48% in the camp of sublime. Stay tuned for this week for colourful watches.
02.03.20