Most iconic watch
Apologies if this has been done to death already but I'm intrigued as to the thoughts of those more knowledgeable than myself. I've just been out for a couple of beers with my dad and we were...
View ArticleDoes the edition number from a limited edition watch matter?
After months of over-thinking the issue I am probably going to buy a limited edition automatic mechanical watch tomorrow as the start of a proper watch collection and I know of just three still...
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Who Really Can't wear 45mm?
I feel for Badgersdad not bonding with his Praetorian, almost to the point of offering this in trade . But I'm attached to it, and it may not be his thing. Anyway what I find odd is that to me 45 is...
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Black Friday: Anyone Game On?
I have just spotted that Black Friday will be on 25 November. Last year, it passed me by before I even knew it was on, and I am not sure if I should bother to even look this time round. I just...
View ArticleImport Duties from Switzerland?
I was doing a bit of a red wine and Scotch-fuelled search on the Bay. Not looking for anything in particular, really just seeing what was about. Searching "Watches", location set to European Union...
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Quality or quantity?
My nosiness knows no bounds sooooooooooo.........what is the least and the most you have spent on a watch, if it doesn't offend you to post it The least for me would be 3 quid from Amazon with...
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Wish List
Everyone must have a wish list of wathes they want/need for their collection. I'm keeping mine realistic to my budget but feel free to fantasize. Heres mine: Hamilton Khaki Mondaine automatic...
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Any Parnis Anyone?
Despite mixed expectations and some warnings this has been running for weeks, adjusted once, and has proved a firm favourite. Gets more wrist time than most Id be interested to see any other Parnis...
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ISA Movements
A Hanowa I mentioned earlier proved to have an ISA movement. Does anyone know of any other ISA powered watches. They are, according to Google, still producing Swiss movements. Any information very...
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Do people find you odd?
Well,odd at least as watches are concerned. The Boz is quite laid back about shelves of watches, and the majority of drawers in my bedside table.............she kind of presents WIS as a semi...
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New arrival!
Hi All, this stunner arrived yesterday! H2O Kalmar 2 in DLC with light gun sandwich dial and polished Mokume Gane bezel. Mokume Gane is a technique whereby two metals, in this case bronze and...
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Maybe a Heads Up.
I bought this a couple of weeks ago... I have since found they have quite a following but are almost unavailable when I googled them. Only a grey one from Amazon Global.....attracting duties. The...
View ArticleNewbie advice
Hi all I have just delved into the world of watch collecting and repairing and my tools which I have bought from eBay( just read not a good idea) will be here soon. To get me started I have bought...
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Swiss or Japanese.....prize for innovation.
I cant honestly say I have a preference, both make good watches in all price ranges BUT the Japanese seem to have a firm grip on the middle ground. My Swiss watches represent a bigger outlay,...
View ArticleFavre Leuba new models
What are peoples thoughts on the new Favre Leuba models. As I understand they're trying to revive the brand and I have to say the new models are absolutely beautiful. There aren't currently any...
View ArticleMetal bracelets
Hi all I have been looking at some second hand watches and some of the metal bracelets are worn or just look hideous. I was thinking to remove then and put on leather straps. Question is what would...
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What are the give aways of a watch enthusiast?
I was relaxing in a pub and the bloke on the opposite table had a Citizens Royal Marine on, I was wearing a Wenger Battalion. I caught him looking at my wrist and vice versa......a quick...
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Incoming - Bulova Military Precisionist
Well, another successful "3 out, 1 in" last week, which resulted in this beauty arriving on friday: It's a Bulova Mens Military UHF Watch, model number 96B229, and it has the excellent 262 kHz quartz...
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