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Nicholas
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Explorer’s heart (Faux Patina And The Commodification Of Experience)

So here’s a new thing that’s rattling around in my poor, overthinking brain… I don’t know if I can enjoy faux patina anymore. It’s shame, because it’s...
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Okay...

Your loved ones had their shot. Now what are you getting yourself for Christmas?
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Favorite Quartz (Quality, not "Luxury") ~36mm GADA?

A big hole in my knowledge of what's out there is analog quartz. When you first start collecting I think the "common knowledge" is that Quartz = Bad,...
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Recent Comments

commented on Do we really need adjustable clasps? ·

Just got my first and the bar is forever raised. I can do without them, but it makes the wearing experience so much more enjoyable.

commented on 🔥CW - C63 Valour 🔥NEW - link in description ·

What will I do without a 24 hour dial!?!!?

commented on Be Careful out there everyone. Link 🔗 below 👇🏻 ·

Incredibly ballsy on the perp's part to attempt some Ocean's 11 move in person. No talking your way out of that if the buyer double checks the envelope.

commented on Choose your posion 🤪 ·

6.75" inch wrist made the choice for me.

commented on To wind or not to wind ·

Let it run down, fewer things to regularly maintain and you get devoted special ritual when you decide to wear the watch.

commented on Lorier quality control issues. ·

How does the crown feel on your Neptune? Love the watch (as we've discussed) but when I pull mine out to second position it does feel a little flimsy, like I could snap it off easily. Have always wondered if this is specific to mine or just a design flaw. Hows yours?

commented on Can you help determine age and model of my grandpas watch? ·

It's 1950's I believe. 60's at latest, but I believe the thicker lugs and 3 6 9 dial was a 50's thing.

More posts

A Hypothetical Time Travel Experiment And A Question Of Mythology Over Quality

Okay - here’s a thought experiment that I realize is mostly annoying ,  but, stay with me... It’s 1962. You’re an ambitious young person making their...
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ISO Lorier Neptune Compatible Oyster Bracelet (It's a good idea)

I love my Lorier Neptune BUT I'd really like to complete that vintage Submariner look with a proper Oyster bracelet. Does anyone know an existing brac...
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"Seiko Battle Scars" (Repair Or Wear With Pride?)

What to you folks think? I grabbed this very cool 1970's 6309 Turtle at a flea market that I love. I cleaned it up, and bought Uncle bracelet that rea...
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Aftermarket Oyster 18mm bracelets? (An Exciting And Potentially Tacky Idea)

Anybody know a quality (but affordable) aftermarket Oyster bracelet that would work with my 18mm Omega Seamaster? I know, I know, this is some kind of...
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Modern 34mm sports watch options?

Is anybody making a good 34mm sports watch?  Without going full Rolex OP ( which as we've discussed recently, I have issues with ) I'd like something...
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The Myth Of "The Modern Rolex"

Hi Watch People.      I read something today that threw me for a loop and made me reexamine how I view watch collecting. Crown and Caliber had a break...
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The Inevitable Question and The Luxury Of Value

So - I'm here again: Is "Luxury" worth it? I know, I know. We all confront this sooner or later, (or in my case, over and over) so let me be more spec...
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