This week on the podcast, we’re going back to the 90s for a discussion about the unique nostalgia that period right before the turn of the millennium. We had a great conversation with Gabe Reilly from Collective Horology in front of a crowd at the Windup Watch Fair in Chicago, and are sharing that here this week. The 1990s saw a lot of great (or at least interesting) watches that perhaps don’t get the respect they deserve, and we try to figure out why in this panel discussion.

This episode is brought to you by Artem. Artem is a modern strap maker out of Australia. During their search for great aftermarket watch straps, it became apparent to them that oftentimes, the sailcloth straps offered by many retailers felt like a bit of an afterthought. The quality just wasn’t up to par with straps of other materials. This opportunity provided motivation for them to embark on a journey to create a high quality sailcloth-style watch strap that they’d want to wear everyday, no matter the activity. After much testing and iteration, Artem developed a meticulous material selection process which landed on a unique blend of materials that offered just the right finish, flexibility, and water resistance. The upper side of their straps are an embossed synthetic, while the underside is a combo of coated leather and natural rubber. The result speaks for itself… straps with that classic look and functionality of sailcloth, but with the outer satin sheen they’ve become known for and quality usually only found in very high-end OEM straps. Visit artemstraps.com to learn more about the brand and its array of products.

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