Credits: Article and images by Troy Barmore @ Revolution Watch Magazine. See the original article here - https://revolutionwatch.com/passionate-about-fine-watchmaking-luxury-eyewear-could-be-your-next-obsession/
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Be it watches, jewelry or otherwise, the role of any accessory speaks to a core need. It shows the world a little part of who we are, one that might not otherwise be obvious. It is a deeply human thing, something that we have done since time immemorial. We tend to acknowledge this about watches, but I don’t think there is a more transformative accessory than one that you wear on your face.
Prior to my time in the watch world, I spent the better part of 15 years in the luxury eyewear industry. During that time, I had the opportunity to work with some of the finest eyewear companies and boutiques in the country as a sales rep, account manager, buyer, and optician. Throughout that time, and my own path learning about watches, I couldn’t help but see the parallels between these two esoteric but comparable worlds. The detailing, the subtlety, and the artistry were all key distinguishing factors that sparked my fascination in each case.
While my passion for watches has led to a collection that I would describe as aspirational at best, my eyewear collection has, at times, gotten completely out of control — to an extent that few people, even watch collectors, would understand. Why does anyone need dozens of glasses? Similarly, why does anyone need dozens of watches? The simple answer, of course, is that they don’t. But despite that, something about each speaks to me in a unique and profound way.
Credits: Article and images by Troy Barmore @ Revolution Watch Magazine. See the original article here - https://revolutionwatch.com/passionate-about-fine-watchmaking-luxury-eyewear-could-be-your-next-obsession/