Amos Kwon

4 weeks ago | coolmaterial.com | Karlton Miko Tyack |Amos Kwon

Though I’ve always loved a good quartz watch, I understand why they’re misunderstood. Historians place the quartz crisis between the mid-70s and the late ‘80s, when these new electronic timepieces rapidly replaced mechanicals. This led to a decline in Swiss watchmaking. Some equate this with the rise of fast fashion. Others blame the quartz movement for heritage watchmakers shuttering, being bought out by big conglomerates, or suffering identity crises—1980s Omega Seamaster, anyone?

1 month ago | autoblog.com | Amos Kwon

There are some great lease deals out there, but most of them require an upfront payment at lease signing. This isn’t out of the ordinary, as this payment is what’s known as the drive-off cost. It typically includes your down payment, the first lease payment, and any applicable taxes, registration costs, security deposits, or other fees when leasing a car. Of course, the less you have to pay upfront at signing, the better.

1 month ago | autoblog.com | Amos Kwon

Just because you don't have a ton of money to drop on a monthly car payment doesn't mean you can't do more than just aspire to a nicer set of wheels. Who doesn’t want a luxury automobile from a premium brand along with its looks, street cred, and upscale cabin? Leasing a luxury vehicle offers the advantage of driving a high-end car without the long-term commitment and substantial upfront costs associated with purchasing.

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Amos Kwon

1 hour agoTesla has recalled all Cybertrucks ever made and delivered in the US over a trim falling off the electric truck, which can be a dangerous hazard if it happens while driving. A week ago, we reported that Tesla had quietly put a containment hold on Cybertruck deliveries. While the reason was not …

1 month ago | coolmaterial.com | Karlton Miko Tyack |Amos Kwon

When I was a boy, the coolest watch on the playground was always a G-Shock—and it seems some things never change. Recently, my 12-year-old nephew, James, requested a G-Shock for his birthday. This ubiquitous brand continues to captivate young boys looking to impress their schoolmates as well as discerning adults. Few watches achieve this kind of mass esteem, uniting budget-minded practicalists and luxury-loving sybarites. Hey, quality is quality, and good design is good design.