In our ongoing series, My Favorite Watch (which took a hiatus to make room for our Baselworld 2018 coverage last week), WatchTime speaks to interesting personalities in the watch industry. The interviews revolve around the subject?s favorite watch model, their experience in the industry, and other topics. This week we talk with Jørgen Erdahl, founder of Horae.no. a website for watch enthusiasts in Norway.
Jørgen Erdahl, Founder Horae.no
What?s your favorite watch"
Ah, that is an almost impossible question to answer. But if I have to pick just one I would have to take what some would consider a “boring? choice and go for the Rolex Submariner, in a hard competition with a few far more complicated pieces from A. Lange & Söhne. Why that one"
That model’s history, durability and versatility just makes it the one watch I could use for any occasion for the rest of my life. And to me, that is unique, as most other watches I love are more adapted to a certain occasion or activity. It wears comfortably, has excellent readability, and you can easily change the appearance of the watch with a strap that’s different than the original bracelet.
What?s important to you about watches in general"
The watch has the unique feature of being both an important tool to tell the time as well as a piece of jewelry. It tells a lot about who you are and your personality. I think almost all people rely on time to plan their days and life, and for me it is the s...