After two years of ownership, to say the watch has worn on me, would be putting it mildly. When I received it I was pleasantly…
Category: Essays
Early 1980s Ishiwata Bicycle Tubing
I have a 1982 Bianchi made using Ishiwata Magny. However, there isn’t a lot of information on Ishiwata framesets. So I thought I would share…
Mido Ocean Star Tribute
In 1959 Mido released the Ocean Star line of watches with a completely novel monocoque case design, pressure fitted crystal, cork crown sealing system and…
A brief timeline of waterproof watches
In 1927 Miss Mercedes Gleitze successfully swam across the English Channel. It was her eighth attempt. However, a rumour began that another woman had swam…
Mido, A Rich & Storied History
I’ve been on the search for a watch and made the decision to go for the Mido Ocean Star Tribute timepiece. 4 years ago my…
Brand & Watches
What can you learn about building a brand from watch manufacturers and enthusiasts? I’m on a journey to buy a watch. An automatic mechanical watch…
Honda CB 550 Motorcycle Build
In 2019 I purchased a Honda CB550 motorcycle. The year on the front plate is 1974. Which happens to be the first year the CB550…
Unearthing the history of a 1974 Honda CB550
Hints of the story behind a Honda CB550 that is what it shouldn’t be. When I went to look at a cb550 after it caught…
Tuning a Honda CB550 carburetor with pods
Here’s how I tuned my 1974 Honda CB550 motorcycle with pods. My bike came with pods when I purchased it. I will share the full…
Do 29 inch wheels fit a 2009-2013 Subaru Forester? 265 70R15
Sadly, no they do not… stock. The largest wheel that will fit a 2009-2013 Subaru Forester is 28″ in diameter. If you own a 2014…