The Spaceman Watches of 1972-77

All obsessions have their own big bangs and appropriately enough, my own compulsive watch collecting began with the Spaceman watches of the '70s. Below is an article I wrote for QP Magazine reminiscing about going back to the future with these Spacemen. Leaving New York one chilly winter day, late in 1999, I found myself come unstuck in time and arrive in Basel at the …

Volkswagen CC

A couple of weeks ago, I was given the opportunity to check out the new Volkswagen CC, the German auto maker's foray into the entry-level luxury market. Having been the passionate owner of two Volkwagens already, I was more than thrilled at the prospect of test driving this introduction on the highways and byways of the Windy City. Over the years, Volkswagen had managed to …

Incase Metallic Slider Case for iPhone 3G

Anyone burnt out on the current crop of gaudy iPhone cases can take refuge in the latest offering from Incase. The Metallic Slider Case takes their most popular case for the first generation iPhone and sizes it for the 3G. It provides sleek, lightly-branded protection that's both understated and durable. Actually made of plastic with a metallic finish, the lightweight case is fit with rubber …