I’ve often asked myself why I have such a deep passion for mechanical watches and fountain pens. Is it just a question of status?

The answer is no.

I like them because they are, in their own way, eternal. Unlike many of the objects we use everyday, they don’t become obsolete. A watchmaker can repair a mechanical watch an infinite number of times. A pen can be restored, refilled, polished, and passed on. It is a piece of heritage that lives on- from one generation to the next. It is a true triumph of engineering.

If you take a look at slogans used by watch manufacturers over the years, they echo the same sentiment- one of immortality. You must recollect “As long as there are men.” Or even, the one that talks of never actually owning a watch, but merely looking after it for the next generation. These ideas resonate deeply with me.

We, as humans, are not eternal. But we long for certain objects – those that bring us joy, meaning, or identity – to stay with us until the very end of our days.

For me, the fact that I can always repair a mechanical watch or a fountain pen provides a unique sense of reassurance. It reminds me that while everything else moves at the speed of digital, some things remain timeless. And that engineering can really make it last.

And maybe that’s why these objects bring not just functionality, but joy. They are living proof that time and craftsmanship can resist the logic of disposability. Passion is at the very core of these creations, which is also why a new version doesn’t release every few months. It is built to last.

Isn’t it fascinating how our brain works? Is it that we attach emotions, reassurance, and even hope to objects that outlast us? Maybe it is our mortality craving to be outlived by something the world will remember us by. A true test of skill- and a commitment to innovation. After all, the best technologies don’t get replaced. They get repaired, refined, and reimagined.