Byron Bay Muesli

Jan 20, 2025 | totaldesignreviews.com | Byron Bay Muesli |Byron Bay Olives |Cape Byron Distillery |Steve Huyton

Approximately 16 years ago I purchased a Nixie Watch from Cathode Corner. This company is the brainchild enthusiastic inventor David Forbes. He gained global exposure for his first generation watch because of Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak bought multiple pieces. There must have been something about the deconstructed naivety of the design that really resonated with him. Since then I have reviewed other much more sophisticated models like a 4 tube variant from NixieHorizonte.

Sep 8, 2024 | totaldesignreviews.com | Byron Bay Muesli |Byron Bay Olives |Cape Byron Distillery |Steve Huyton

Within the world, horology watchmakers are striving to develop new concepts to entice customers away from their competitors. One of the main areas is using new materials like carbon composites and lightweight alloys. Brands are even going as far as trademarking names to make the timepieces sound more exotic. Ultimately, it’s all clever marketing to increase watch sales. Another, big trend at the moment is ultra-thin mechanical timepieces.

Aug 25, 2024 | totaldesignreviews.com | Byron Bay Muesli |Byron Bay Olives |Cape Byron Distillery |Steve Huyton

In recent decades the watch industry has been dominated by traditional mechanical movements. At the higher end of the scale, discerning collectors go crazy for timepieces with flying tourbillions, minute repeaters, moon phase and perpetual calendar indications. They also need to be encased in luxurious materials such as gold and platinum with modest proportions.

Aug 9, 2024 | totaldesignreviews.com | Byron Bay Muesli |Byron Bay Olives |Cape Byron Distillery |Steve Huyton

Several years ago I visited a U-Boat dealership in the UK and they showed me a newly released watch called the U-1001. I vividly remember being amazed by this timepiece most because of the overall size. This piece has a gigantic 55mm Grade 5 sandblasted titanium case that was designed to make a bold impression. Additionally, there is a huge crown and helium release button to increase the proportions.

Jul 14, 2024 | totaldesignreviews.com | Byron Bay Muesli |Byron Bay Olives |Cape Byron Distillery |Steve Huyton

Thirty-five years ago, I graduated from Manchester University with a BA Honours degree in Design for Communication and Media Studies. In layman’s terms, I became a freelance artist, illustrating mainly book covers. At this time Illustration was a very precarious industry and payment terms were not that favourable. However, I was fortunate to get a lot of work published and it’s given me a lifelong passion for the industry.