Leather watch straps have to be the most common type of strap out there and it’s the most common for a reason. Leather is comfortable, looks attractive and so versatile in the colours, textures, finishes and sizes they come in. Wear your watch on a calfskin strap at the office for a smart-casual look, then swap it out for a luxurious ostrich strap before heading out for dinner - it completely changes the look of your watch.
Read MoreSelecting the perfect watch for you or for others may seem a little daunting at first. Thoughts and fears can run rampant: How much should I spend, should I get a leather strap or a bracelet, should it be sporty or dressy? Here we try to make the idea of how to choose a watch less terrifying and more empowering. By following these six simple steps, you are on your way to enjoying time on the wrist or to offering others a great gift of time – one that is timeless.
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The messages that we receive, especially the ones we seek out intentionally, and especially visual ones, are incredibly formative to who we are as human beings. Whether we like to admit it or not, the things we expose ourselves to in media can affect the way we think and act; so it’s important that we, as Christians, expose ourselves to messages that will help us on our journey to virtue and holiness. That doesn’t mean that we need to tune out everything that doesn’t explicitly communicate the truth of the Gospel. It doesn’t even mean that we shouldn’t expose ourselves to opposing viewpoints. It does, however, mean that, we need to be attentive to what we’re watching and thinking critically about how it could be affecting us.
Read MoreSmartwatches take many of the useful features found in a smartphone and put them on your wrist. They can be used to receive notifications, make and receive phone calls, and access a wide range of apps. They are often equipped with sophisticated fitness trackers that can analyze every movement you make, and some of the apps are genuinely useful. For example, you can call an Uber from your wrist, keep track of daily to-do lists, and listen to audiobooks. In fact, you'll find that most popular smartphone apps now have smartwatch versions. The newest models are also pretty stylish. And the wide selection of different faces means that you will never get tired of how they look.
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