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GQ Article on Seiko 5
My wife forwarded me an article from Apple News. The headline was:
Why Seiko 5 Is the Biggest Cheat Code in Affordable Watches
Which of course as I am an old fart (an elderly non-gamer), I didn't know exactly what they meant, but I did not like the connotation. So I had to look it up.
DEFINITION:
A cheat code is generally a code, method or device used by gamers to advance levels, or to get other special powers and benefits in a video game. Cheat codes are not explicitly made known to the public.
It could be series of alphanumeric codes or keyboard combinations which can give the gamers an added advantage over other gamers who do not use a cheat code.
The term cheat code can also be used to denote anything a person does other than the traditional way of doing something for the purpose of winning or scoring above their competition.
THE ARTICLE:
"So, you want to buy a watch. Maybe it’s your first watch, maybe it’s your fiftieth—either way, you’re just looking for something dependable and attractive and versatile and fun, preferably at a price that won’t require a second mortgage. Well, if you ask us—and you sort of have, by clicking on this article—there’s really only one place to start: the legendary Seiko 5 series.
For decades, the Japanese watchmaker’s entry-level sport line has attained a massive cult following in horology circles for its seemingly impossible quality-to-price ratio. These tickers come complete with just about everything you could possibly want in a modern watch: automatic movement, day and date display, protected crown at the 4 o’clock position, and water resistance, all packed into a near-indestructible case.
Whether you’re after a rugged field watch or a handsome diver, Seiko 5 is a serious cheat code for leveling up your wrist game. Which is exactly why we here at GQ have recommended their budget-friendly timepieces over and over again, in article after article, for years. If you're curious what all the Seiko 5 hype is about, we've collected a handful of those very watches for your purchasing pleasure right here."
NOTE:
They also included a bunch of links (in each article, year after year) to sites which pay them a commission if you click and buy a Seiko5 watch...
We like Seiko watches in general on WPS but we don't take commissions on your buying choices.
Cazalea
GQ Article on Seiko 5
My wife forwarded me an article from Apple News. The headline was: Why Seiko 5 Is the Biggest Cheat Code in Affordable Watches Which of course as I am an old fart (an elderly non-gamer), I didn't know exactly what they meant, but I did not like the connot...
Cool article, growing up, with NES, we had
Something like Game Genie or something like that, was like a cheat code to give you unlimited lives and no loss of power. Nice to see Seiko, 5, as a cheat code.
First thing I noticed as I opened the GQ article is the disclaimer...
" All products featured on GQ are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. " So it looks like they've taught us TWO new terms today..."cheat code" and "independen...
"All subjects taught by your math professor are independently chosen"
However if you buy his recommended textbook, or the suggested calculator, or Excel from Microsoft, or if you use Google Sheets, or if you read math articles using Acrobat Reader, he will get a commission. Hmmm. Don't like it.
+1, there are obvious examples also in academia, and probably anywhere else...Not good! ;-)
My only book to date has been a research monograph for the Amer. Math. Society, which is not that uncommon when your contributions are mainly viewed as research (plus, I wouldn't have the patience nor probably the skills to write an undergrad textbook any...
Having been in the textbook world ...
I once went to a Prentice-Hall marketing expo where secondary teachers were invited to consider textbooks. The author of the leading Computer Science textbook glided up in his new Mercedes-Benz, followed by a van containing free Polo or Dress Shirts embla...