The folks over at Monowear sent over one of its bands for me to try, and I shot a brief video showcasing the band in action. Monowear makes several band styles from leather, mesh, nylon and metal. The ...

I’ve been ridiculed. I’ve been ignored. I’ve been hassled for my love of watches. But today is a reckoning. All of my education, my effort, my endless fascination with horology is paying off. Why?

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. is editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech.