Jack Forster joins Watchbox as Global Editorial Director

[Blansky]

Originally Posted by Cmmatthews

There are sites which sell watches and also write really interesting content. Just look at A Collected Man if you want an example of that.

I have a VERY warm spot in my heart for A Collected Man.

Through their integrity I ended up with this watch for free.

[Wahlberg]

Originally Posted by Blansky

Through their integrity I ended up with this watch for free.

Would love to hear that story!

[Boopie]

I love Jack’s articles, and will enjoy hearing what he has to say wherever he is. He’s a true watch enthusiast.

Watch journalism reminds me of automotive journalism. I don’t pretend the “good ole days” were pure, but I sure did enjoy reading Car & Driver magazine in the 1980s, when Brock Yates (Cannonball Run pioneer), Patrick Bedard and Csaba Csere were amongst those writing content. The authors were adults who unabashedly loved cars, and the articles were written for an audience who also got joy from driving. Why do you need a Corvette when a Camry can take you from A to Z, with a back seat and room for groceries and luggage too, for less money? Sound familiar?

[Speed]

Take a look at the new editors announced at Hodinkee today. Some were already contributing…save for one former vintage guy, clearly there will be more focus on social media / hype / “lifestyle” and lighter fare given the hires.

[yessir69]

Originally Posted by 904VT

Makes sense. Hodinkee has went from in-depth industry coverage to more advertisement site. Definitely less enjoyable than the early years of Hodinkee. I prefer Monochrome, Time & Tide, SJX, ABlogtoWatch more nowadays. Tim at Govberg/Watchbox is one of the most knowledgable as well.

This.

The Dink is now just a retailer and the "journalism" is being created just to sell the watches in the shop. I used to look at it daily. Now, once a year to see the new trade show releases.

[Blansky]

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

Would love to hear that story!

The short version is, I bought it used, one of their principals/owners from their site had owned it. It immediately had some problems, one hand would stick on the decorative screw on the dial.

The crystal also has been scraped on the entire outside edge from a Cap Cod cloth because someone had tried to touch up the "bezel" of the case.

I sent it back and it was gone for 6 months and when Collected Man finally got it back from their repair place they weren't happy with the repair (dust under the crystal, etc) so they fixed that and sent me the watch, and a check for the amount I paid for it.

That's the short version.

[illiguy]

Originally Posted by Blansky

The short version is, I bought it used, one of their principals/owners from their site had owned it. It immediately had some problems, one hand would stick on the decorative screw on the dial.

The crystal also has been scraped on the entire outside edge from a Cap Cod cloth because someone had tried to touch up the "bezel" of the case.

I sent it back and it was gone for 6 months and when Collected Man finally got it back from their repair place they weren't happy with the repair (dust under the crystal, etc) so they fixed that and sent me the watch, and a check for the amount I paid for it.

That's the short version.

This is incredible. Thanks for sharing. That’s what putting the customer first is truly all about.

[2001jesper]

They haven't been great at integrating "profiles" in recent times e.g the english chap and Federico - Hope the best for Jack

[enjoythemusic]

Looks splendid!

[JParm]

Originally Posted by Blansky

I have a VERY warm spot in my heart for A Collected Man.

Through their integrity I ended up with this watch for free.

I love A Collected Man - great articles and awesome customer service.

[Tnos]

Originally Posted by Speed

I have not.

I don't know anyone who has.

Have you?

right, and the reason is Tim doesn't actually sell watches or get paid to sell watches.

i guess technically i have bought from him, as i bought his entire JLC collection, but my point is that his reviews are buyers guides of the watches, which are immensely helpful and informative.. no one directs him on what to say or how to say it. (anyone who knows tim would agree, that is a nearly impossible feat.)