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Watches & Objects

Things with a reason to stay.

Things that are held, worn, carried and kept for a reason.

Watches & Objects editorial
Object index

Objects that improve with ordinary use.

Steel watch
Watch

Wear it often enough to know it.

A watch should be part of the day, not an object you arrange your day around.

Notebook and pen
Desk

Make a place for the small things.

Keys, paper, a pen and a few minutes of clear space have a way of slowing a day down.

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