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Toronto Gift Guide: MAY28TH wrist watches

Posted by Dayna Winter / December 16, 2010

MAY28TH watchIt's day number 15 of my quest to find some of the best gifts in Toronto. Today's Pick: MAY28TH wrist watches. I haven't worn a watch in, oh, ten years. If you've ever been my boyfriend, drink-date or boss, you're probably not surprised. While my cell phone is typically in tow, nothing beats a wrist-affixed timepiece to remind me of my perpetual lateness. I guess that's why I don't wear one (ignorance is bliss).

I also don't like them aesthetically. If I were to join the watch-wearing community, though, I'd opt for a MAY28TH design by Toronto-based Agni Tilla. Her plastic watches are water-resistant and come in a myriad of design-cool styles. Graphic prints, close-up textures, and cutesy imagery are all face-options on clear or black plastic straps.

Additional Specs: Face 1.3", band 9.5", quartz movement, battery included

Best for: The white rabbit and the not-so-fashionably late

What they'll cost you: $39.00

Where to get 'em: tiff. Bell Lightbox Gift Shop 350 King Street West or The Design Exchange Shop 234 Bay StreetMay28th WatchMay28th Watch
Photos courtesy MAY28TH, used with permission.

Discussion

5 Comments

Tina May / December 16, 2010 at 09:07 am
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Or you could just haul out your yellowing, vintage Swatch for greater irony.
Jake / December 16, 2010 at 10:51 am
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Fantastic list! I didn't realize the TIFF Bell Lightbox had a gift shop. Definitely going to check that out...

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agentsmith replying to a comment from Tina May / December 16, 2010 at 11:04 am
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Haha, I thought the same thing, these just look like old-school Swatch knockoffs.
alan / December 16, 2010 at 11:30 am
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love the look of the watch in the top photo...criss-cross "wool" great colours....i have a swatch from ages ago that would fit right in here...
Jay / December 16, 2010 at 03:55 pm
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I think these are pretty cool looking watches and pretty affordable too .. sweet!

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