I never named a watch winder before. My old one was “the black box” or “the winder.” Functional descriptors for a functional object. But from the moment I unboxed the Vintage Automatic Single Watch Obita Winder in Red, it earned a name. My friends started calling it “The Obelisk.” … Read More


There’s a certain kind of joy in objects that aren’t trying to be the future. In a world of smart winders with Bluetooth apps and silent, clinical aluminum pods, I found myself longing for something with a pulse. A heartbeat. I found it in a box the color of faded lipstick and old sports cars: the Vintage Au… Read More