FancyDan

If there is something I really dislike, in the world of watches, it is fashion companies that have “introduced a watch line”. Typically these watches are a thin rip off of other models, or otherwise demonstrate as much imagination as the Bolton Wanderers 4-5-1 formation.

The one exception to this is Diesel, who make interesting and solid designs – and are frequently ripped off.

Companies who should have never dipped a toe into the world of chronology include: Paul Smith, Ted Baker, Gucci, D&G, Next (if they count as a fashion company), Armani (ewww), Burberry and so on and so on.

Something that makes it a lot more difficult to write for a site like this is all the flashy designer websites insistent upon “customizing your online experience” by opening one big window with the whole website written in Macromedia Flash / Director.

This makes it difficult for me to deep link to, use graphics from or even browse the sites – it’s even more difficult for disabled users. Additionally, it means google can’t index your site, and makes you difficult to find.

Culprits include:

• Duffer
• Ted Baker
• Paul Smith (at least the shop is fairly sane HTML)
• Top Man (yes, even the chavs’ friend can’t resist using wipes, fades and other transition effects)

Also note that according to the DDA it is a legal requirement to make your site accessible.