While mechanical watches have their pros and cons in the watch community, many watch enthusiasts have at least one in their collection. Mechanical watches are admired for their craftsmanship and horological importance. They require more maintenance than quartz watches, but that doesn't bother those who appreciate them. Here are eight of the mo...
Picture this: you are in Florence, Italy wearing your best suit and sipping an Aperol spritz. It is mid-afternoon on a clear summer's day. The sun's rays warm your cheeks as you tilt your head up. You catch a whiff of your cologne; the citrus, spice and everything nice Classic 1920 reminds you that sometimes the best joys in life are simple pleasur...
Every good thing must come to an end, including cigars, but what do you do when you reach the end of your cigar? You can't just flick it away and be done with it, nor should you smoosh it into submission like a cigarette. When it comes to putting out your cigar, there is one technique that 99.9% of the cigar community agrees is the correct way. In ...
Although most people are capable of opening doors themselves, it is greatly appreciated when someone else does it for them. This act of chivalry is a very simple action that shows your consideration and kindness towards others. In this article we will discuss who you should open doors for, when it is and is not acceptable to hold doors op...
Going to a restaurant should be an enjoyable experience. That experience can quickly change if your meal isn't to your liking. The anticipation of seeing your server approaching with your food only to discover it isn't what you ordered can derail the entire evening. What do you do? What should you say? Do you make a fuss or just eat it anyway? Afte...
Northern Star Watch is a new watch brand on the scene. Launching in 2021, husband and wife team, Shaheen and Noraida, wanted to create something bold yet elegant. You won't be finding any Submariner homages or cheap Ali-express white-labeling here. Instead, you get a piece unlike anything else on the market. The Sentinel is a six-sided watch t...
Etiquette, along with manners, are valuable, practical skills everyone should practice daily. It doesn't cost anything to be kind and the satisfaction of doing a good deed or making someone's day is a huge mood boost for both you and the person you helped. In this article we will look at 10 modern etiquette skills you need to know: Know How To...
The Esteemed Gentleman is excited to announce a very special collaboration with Finnish watch microbrand, AndoAndoAndo. We proudly present to you: the limited edition Esteemed Gentleman x AndoAndAndo Vinyl Record Watch! The First Collaboration Between The Esteemed Gentleman and AndoAndoAndo Both Yu, creator of AndoAndoAndo, and Rex, creator of...
Whether you are staying at an all-inclusive resort in another country or a road-side motel just a few hours from home, you want your hotel experience to be a positive one. This includes practicing good hotel etiquette from the moment you step onto the property until you leave. Hotel etiquette extends past using simple pleasantries while checki...
Ernesto Perez-Carrillo is a veteran in the cigar world. His first brand, La Gloria Cubana, dominated the cigar industry in the 1990s. He sold the brand off in 1999 to General Cigar Company. For a decade he continued working for them, being both an employee and brand ambassador. In 2009, he decided to start producing cigars himself once again. His n...
