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Rolex Datejust arrival. Thanks to ThomasR
With a ton of thanks to a regular trading mucker, ThomasR. Our various deals must equal the GDP of a small South East Asian country. 1966 Datejust non-quickset with gold bezel and champagne...
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I give up.
So After deciding to sell them all and buy just the one, it hasn't Gone well. so I've decided to give up and accept I have a problem and can't live with just one. so I've sold a couple of oris, a...
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ETA Movements....article
I found this interesting.........hope you do https://www.gentlemansgazette.com/eta-watch-movement/
View ArticleMIYOTA 5Y20E crown removement?
Dear All, I need the information how to remove a crown from a MIYOTA 5Y20E quartz movement. It`s my wife`s watch which we bought under SKAGEN brand with model-name 233XSGSC. I´m sorry, that I was...
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"Rock me Amadeus" After the Hype has Gone
(pic from images.bidorbuy.co.za) Some time ago, I purchased a boxed and unused all steel Amadeus watch in a collector's market, not knowing anything about the brand but liking the general...
View ArticlePloprof fans?
Being the gimmick love I am this is on my must have some day list. And not the traditional Omega, but the Ocean 7 homage. I love Ocean 7 watches. Not too much but definitely enough to warrant holding...
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Worst watch you've had
For whatever reason, but please do list it... What's the worst? Mine was a Stauer. Never make the mistake of purchasing that brand again.
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Accurist......rated or not.
Accurist seem not to figure largely in WIS chatter, somewhere between Burei and Sekonda. Certainly I've never seen anyone with an Accurist as a grail, although Honour has a very nice one. Are they...
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Themed Watches and Special Editions
Maybe some of you like themed watches or special or limited editions Let's see them My only Ltd edition........ No 775 of 1895 ( in this colour scheme) And one more obviously racing themed...........
View ArticleDial/brand logos
How much do these affect your purchasing and affection for a brand or model? The Orient logo really puts me off what I'm sure is probably a perfectly good watch. I don't think I'd ever buy one mainly...
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Old Dog on a new lease
Just got back home and found small envelope in my mailbox...My first Perlon strap for my old russian dog Still trying to decide whether i like the feeling of the strap or not.Sent from my SM-G930F...
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Am I mad?
I've just bought a Favre Leuba Sea King from early 1960's. It was late at night after a few glasses of wine, and when I bought it I knew I wouldn't wear it... I do wear my other old watches and I do...
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Pen Knives to Watches
Victorinox and Wenger both make well respected knives, so what is the consensus on their watches? Have they made a successful transition, and do many here own or have opinions on them I really rate...
View ArticleGeorge Daniels/Roger Smith homage watch
Hi all,I've covered most bases so far in terms of watches I like (still have plenty plenty more to go :-)) but I'd really like a watch that's a homage or lookalike if you will of a George Daniels....
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Hamilton automatic in 10K gold, or is it?
So, I bought a Hamilton automatic from a dealer yesterday. He had attempted to open the case to check the hall marks prior to buying it himself but discovered it was a front loader. He then tested...
View ArticleYouTube watch channels
Any recommendations? I watch urban gentry - the guy is a bit odd but does fairly succinct, balanced and unpretentious reviews across a range of brands and budgets. Recommended for new collectors.
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Polishing Cases
Out of curiosity can a vintage collector tell me why a polished case diminishes a Vintage Watch? It may be a silly question but if it is thoroughly polished how can you tell? Many thanks Cheers
View ArticleCitizen still making mechanical/quartz watches ?
I was browsing the official Citizen web store today and I noticed that ALL of their watches are now Eco-Drive. I did some googling and according to wiki 80% of their watches were Eco-Drive in 2011....
View ArticleI know this will get the witty ones going, but.......
Anyone heard of or bought a Wancher (damn even spelt it wrong the first time) watch. They are appearing on EBay and they look quite impressive. Apparently the movement is a ETA 2836-2' which I have...
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