Horological Meandering

It could be one of mine!

Enjoy them!

I’m missing my Bulgari OF (which should be back any day), and then a KV (which I am 2 years away from…)

Not sure how long the wait list is now..

Very happy with it. I’ve always wanted something from Globetrotter, but shied away from buying anything because if is not that practical. This was a great way to get something from a brand I’ve always admired.

I do however miss this old and suave way of travelling.

However, in this day of being stuffed in a tin can, being served no drinks, handlers throwing your luggage, etc., I think those days are done.

Fortunately, not TOO much room. But nice to have some flexibility.

You will have fun filling it.

But I know myself better than that

That is so darn cool! I've wanted one of those Jerry Can minibars for a while...

How do you like the "grey" fiberboard?  The Globetrotter luggage is made of basically a compressed colored fiberboard material, made of recycled paper.  Here is the description on Globe-Trotter's website: "We take pride in producing sustainable luggage. Globe-Trotter cases are crafted from Vulcanised Fibreboard, which is made from 14 layers of recycled paper that is heavily treated in a special heat and steam process. The material is considered as strong as leather yet as light as aluminium. Our cases are then accented with premium leather corners and handles."  Thus, I've always wondered what would happen if the luggage got very wet; soaked in rain or dropped into the sea by accident in the Maldives where this could happen (the planks to the over-water rooms are narrow sometimes).  Regardless of what happens, you've influenced me, and I went to the Hodinkee website to see if I could get one of these cases! 

The term “vulcanized” implies cross linking of polymer chains, and that’s what happens here- the cellulose cross links to form a hard dense material, arguably “plastic “in nature. One cross linked, there no going back unless you break some pretty solid molecular bonds. So it won’t dissolve if it gets wet.

Rayon is made from cellulose in a different process and is pretty durable, used in everything from dresses to tires.

I better get off their website now before I put something in my cart…

The Rimowa watch box is crazily priced, way too expensive for what it is, but what an awesome package!

You enjoy your new watch case at max.
But beware, empty gaps must be filled.
Rolex, Patek, a Speedy, it is clear for me the four empty spaces would be no bargain.
I would say, your box screams for a Speedy new Snoopy anniversary, and a nice Bond NTTD Seamaster on the mesh bracelet.
The other gaps can be filled with a AP Royal Oak tourbillon and a Romain Gauthier Logical One.
Succes!