(Finally, I have managed to upload an image to blogger. I had to use photobucket though)
I've been meaning the post a picture of my new watch for a week or too now, but let's just say uni has kicked off and I'm struggling for time, so posts from now on might be more brief that usually.
I have wanted this watch from Muji for around 2 years now and I finally ordered it on my birthday last month. For me, the design is perfectly simple and perfectly good! What really attracted me was the square frame along with the brilliant white face and cheeky orange hands. I've been getting a lot of compliments on it too. It was a steal for £29.50.
Does anyone else seem to have a lot of watches? I have around 8/9 now, which is your favourite?
Hollie took the photo
i havent had a watch since i was like 10, but this watch is making me want to purchase it...
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I love simple, clean watches. This one is perfect.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great watch. I'm not sure if it's because you photographed it on some comics, but there's something very 60s-pop art- Roy Lichtenstein about it.
ReplyDeleteI never wore a watch and when everyone started having a mobile (i.e. a time-teller) I felt even less of a need... But yours is very chic indeed.
ReplyDeleteI usually upload all my pictures on photobucket as well, and then use the html code to add them to my post - I find it easier to have a place where all my photos are collected (and organised with tags) instead of having to browse through my blog if I'm in need of a particular photo.
ReplyDeleteAnywayyy, love the watch. I tend to lean towards more vintage-y designs but the combination of bright orange hands with the minimalistic black and white frame works wonderfully here.
Funny you should post that (and I LOVE that watch btw!) - I just finally went to the great watch repair guy who lives in a small booth the size of a phone booth, inside Picadilly station. He has such attitude but he's the best watch repairman, charges hardly anything and sometimes nothing, and there's always a queue. He fixed my one favourite watch. I don't have many, but when my two favourite ones break, I have a wonderful plain silver Timex wind up that never lets me down.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment. I checked and sure enough: no camel for boys! How reverse sexist is that. If girls can wear the boys stuff I don't see why it can't be reversed, there's probably a good camel women's blazer you could get away with.
You inspired me to do a post on watches actually. I've been kind of watch obsessed lately because mine broke.
that is a very cool watch - sure to be a conversation starter :)
ReplyDeleteI love it! Simple, classic watches watches like this are the best, in my opinion!
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this watch is awesome. muji is one of my favourite shops... have got towels, glasses, and lots of stationary from them. absolutely love the style of this. so cool. and totally agree, great bargain at under 30 quid!
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i only have one as of the moment. it's a vintage automatic seiko from my grandfather. but it broke down a few weeks ago. so i need to have it repaired. :D
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I love watches and am I collector myself. I have have about 20 or so and my favorite is my black Chanel. It's heavy and durable and one of my favorite accessories. I'm really liking the squareness and the round face contrast of this Muji. Will have to check 'em out. Very snappy.
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I don´t really wear watches but lately I´ve been trying to use one of my grandma´s old watch. Ah, your´s is reaaaally nice. Love that it´s so simply but still you can´t miss it.
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wow that is a nice one, my boyfriend has a watch addiction. I have some but stopped wearing them as I got sick of people asking me the time, at work on the bus. Like ALL the time, my mate called me time bandit not good :P so now I don't wear one, the irony is people still ask me. I am tempted to just draw one on :P
ReplyDeleteI've never really been a fan of watches, I see them more as an accessories hihi. But my mom bought me a gorgeous dkny swarovski watch and I cannot get enough of it!
ReplyDelete(I am loving yours btw) its so clean and simple.
how many watches?! i have one. it was £5. it cost me £10 to get it shrunk to fit my tiny child's wrist.
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may i borrow it? kthanxbye.
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That's AMAZING. But to be honest, if I got a watch it'd be lost within days!
ReplyDeleteIsn't Muji just the best! I love your new watch.
ReplyDeletei have one watch I found in my toy cupboard when I was cleaning it out, so I have a child's winnie the pooh watch I mostly wear.
I don't wear watches, but this one would be an exception. Great design!
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Muji is just so lovely. I wish I was organized (& um...rich) enough to live in Muji land. That watch is the perfect mix of good block/graphic design and practicality.
ReplyDeleteI have a Felix the cat watch that broke about 4 years ago & a big blue watch that I always mean to wear...
Beautiful! I love a nicely-designed watch face, so I do.
ReplyDeleteI've only got one watch, a yellow and black Diesel number that looks like it's made of lego.
i always always used to wear a watch, but then the strap on my most recent one broke, so i replaced it with a ribbon (it felt odd to have a completely bare wrist) and since then... i've never bought another! i do want one of those old retro casio ones though, might have to have a look on ebay... yours is so lovely! glad you could put the photo up, even if blogger wasn't working for you
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Great watch - I love the more subtle, understated designs.
ReplyDeleteI have a fair few watches but tend to only wear one - a vintage one with gold face and brown leather strap that I got at a boot sale for £2. :)
Phwoar, is really does look good doesn't it!
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That is a very fun watch and congrats to Hollie for the photo! I was just about to say that you're using your new camera wisely haha.
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thats a really fantastic watch! i have a watch my parents got me when i was 18 but it needs a new battery so i've actually not worn it for years, the only other watch i have is a fob watch which i use at work!
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this watch is fantastic
ReplyDeleteAmazing watch! Going to investigate on the Muji site now...
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