The Abingdon Co.

Watches for women who love time zones, not zip codes. • Aviation, scuba diving, travel, & more. • Ladies, it’s time. ⏱

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It’s International Women’s Day today and my message to you is: Don’t shrink yourself in a room that you helped build - spoken from the boss herself, Shelita Jacyln
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Part 3 on how one week ago, my business was under attack from a local celebrity.
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Part 2: Day in the life of a small business owner in Las Vegas - where sometimes a celebrity makes you feel small when you only wanted to do something good.
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Storytime! Part 1 of 6 of how a celebrity almost upended my company #olympics #USWNT #abingdonco

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Next time, @FlavorFlav , post the whole email #justdoit #transparency #abingdonco

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Happy holidays and let’s bring watchmaking back to the USA in 2026

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Who wants to see watches manufactured in the US?

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For Sprye #iykyk

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@AriannaChelsea1 But at the end of the day, watches are like shoes. We don’t just have one pair of shoes. Variety is the spice of life.

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@AriannaChelsea1 Mind you, there are those that believe a nice watch is a statement about the person wearing it - much like the way they dress or groom themselves. A job interview, a first date… it may be better to keep the Apple Watch at home on those occasions.

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@AriannaChelsea1 It’s good to have both. Apple Watch for when you need an extension of your phone and apps. Abingdon watch for when you need a break from technology but still want something useful and beautiful.

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Details like this matter to a consumer, even if they don’t know why.

It’s our job to make sure we bring you the best product for your daily wear and it all comes down to every detail.

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So now that you know the difference, which material would you prefer on a watch strap?

When we made the decision to go with silicone as opposed to rubber, it was a tough but important decision. There are pros and cons to each material.

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To the touch, rubber is harder, stiffer, and doesn’t bend as easily as silicone, which is softer, lighter (in weight), and has an almost powdery feel to it.

All of these factors were taken into consideration before determining the best material for our dive watch straps.

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Silicone has excellent resistance to weathering and UV, and is often found in outdoor applications such as window seals. In contrast, rubber weathers very quickly & is not suited to outdoor applications. If your application involves exposure to the elements, silicone is better.

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Silicone has relatively low abrasion resistance, and in applications where a part will be subjected to abrasion and wear, natural rubber is a better choice.

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Natural rubber exhibits much higher tensile strength, tear strength and abrasion resistance than silicone. It is used in high wear applications such as tire treads and conveyor belts.

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16mm or 20mm white silicone bands (on Nadia and Marina watches). Why silicone and not rubber? Should you care about the difference? We think so. Here’s why:

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We’re #hiring. Know anyone who might be interested? 👋😊 https://t.co/Jioh1dhsuG

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Podcasts should always be this fun. Laughs the entire time with these two hosts. https://t.co/GEF2gTfFWh