Something to Keep
“Cost is more important than quality but quality is the best way to reduce cost.”
— Genichi Taguchi
A Second Look
As I get older, something that interests me is quality. I don’t buy that many things, but when I do, I try to get the best thing I can afford. Status isn’t that important to me, but getting things that will probably outlive me is. I’m also fascinated by the design of certain things. Think the Zippo, the Fender Stratocaster, or the Casio a158 (I’ll be writing more about watches in the next section).
There’s something beautiful about those objects, but the best part about their design is enduring. When you buy a Stratocaster guitar, you know that’s something you’ll pass down to your kids. And I love that.
Something I Liked
I mentioned the Speeed YouTube channel before. Ever since I discovered it, I’ve been a huge fan. In their latest video, they talk about watches, and I was thrilled. Although I only own digital ones, I’ve always been fascinated by the technology behind mechanical watches.
If you own a mechanical watch, you’re essentially wearing a device that has dozens, if not hundreds, of tiny parts moving at the same time. The video actually explains how mechanical watches work and how they’re made. If any of this sounds remotely interesting to you, I highly recommend the video, as well as this article.
There’s something about watches. If you get into them, there’s simply no way to just get one. Personally, I’m a huge fan of Casio. The Japanese brand has been around forever, and it makes some of the best-looking and most affordable watches on the market.
Finally, I also posted a new book summary this week. It’s about Austin Kleon’s Don’t Call It Art, which is somehow related to everything I discussed in this article. Check it out here if you’re interested.