Throughout the duration of this course, one characteristic of myself that I have continually stressed is my desire to live a minimalistic lifestyle. In spite of this, I feel as if it is imperative to reiterate that the objects I do like to surround myself with tend to exhibit a strong sense of value either through monetary or symbolic means. Similar to my previous article on my Ray-Ban Sunglasses, another “luxurious” object I have recently acquired a few months ago is a watch from Vincero. Although this object is new and recently purchased, I felt that this would be excellent opportunity to discuss its unique physical attributes and history. Consequently, this week’s blog post will be centered around my newly obtained Vincero watch as explore to why I feel this object complements my minimalistic lifestyle.
For starters, I want to give to detailed description of what makes up my Vincero watch. In terms of physical dimensions, the face of the watch has a diameter of 42mm, a thickness of 10mm (top of glass to bottom caseback), and the length of the entire watch is about 24.5mm. Moreover, according to specifications on Vincero’s website, the face of the watch is made out of silver 316L surgical grade stainless steel with a very nice blue sunray on the dial of the object. In addition, the strap of the watch was assembled with high quality Italian brown leather and the glass that covers the mechanical parts of the watch was made from a sapphire coated crystal, a scratch resistant material. Also, the Vincero logo is printed in the center of the watch and on the back is the company’s moto “Veni, Vidi, Vici” which is Latin for “I came, I saw, I conquered” surrounds a piece of Italian marble that is placed within each Vincero watch.
The case for my watch is also worthy of attention due the high-quality materials that make up its physical dimensions. The case is composed of a hard and durable cardboard like material with a sleek black matte finish. In addition, the name of the company and its unique logo are also printed in the center of the cover. Inside, there is a black, soft felt like material that composes the inner surface area of the case with “Live Your Legacy”, one of the company’s mottos, printed in golden color on the top portion of the case.
To digress slightly, I received this watch as Christmas present this winter from my parents. I don’t usually ask for much when it comes to gifts, but they insisted that I choose something. As a result, I ended up doing research on different watch companies and when I came across Vincero watches, I’m not surprised why this particular object stood out to me. In comparison to other watches, this particular model was very minimalistic in design in terms of physical appearance. Unlike most other watches, the design of this model didn’t have any claustrophobic numbers or symbols on its face; instead, it was sleek and minimal, two characteristics that really resonated with me.
After owning this watch for the past three months, I feel as if I’m ready to explore some of the history of this object and how it was produced. When I conducted research, I discovered that all of Vincero’s watches are made inhouse with supplies gathered all across the world through their global value chain. According to the company, all of the designing and assembly is done by themselves and is never outsourced in order to preserve quality in their product. Furthermore, I had discovered that all of the watch movement mechanisms come from Japan, the leather and marble come from Italy, and the stainless steel and sapphire glass comes China. Moreover, Vincero is based in San Diego, California so it can be assumed that this is where these watches are actually assembled and shipped from.
Even after owning this watch for over this short period of time, it still amazes me that this company was able to craft a product at such a fair price while also being very high in quality. With such a strong attention to detail, a pragmatic and fashionable purpose, and a rich history in terms how this object was produced from parts from across globe, it is no surprise to why this watch remains one of my favorite personal objects. In my opinion, I feel as if this watch truly conveys the ideals of a minimalist mindset, and as I continue to wear this object, I will be able to fully appreciate the skilled craftsmanship that went into its creation.
The Materials of History, Thought, and Art 
Brandon, I was fascinated by your thorough description and personal connection to your watch. Although it has minimalist design, it is obviously so much more than something that just tells time. I especially appreciate the engraving of the motto, “veni, vidi, vici” and the piece of Italian marble, both on the underside of the timepiece. It is your little secret unless you choose to tell someone about it, or take the watch off and show them. I hope you continue to enjoy the watch for years to come, as it marks time in your life’s journey. Very nicely stated.
Being a huge lover of watches, this post instantly caught my eye. I think your connection with this watch combined with its elegant style is what really connected me to your blog. Although my collection of them is limited to two, they hold a lot of value to me and are a staple in my everyday outfit. You were able to track a lot of details of this watch which I found interesting. I love how simple it is but also has the elegant back. I would love to be able to live a minimalist lifestyle that is awesome you are able to identify with that.