Al_Ra_Ra

Al
25 Followers
7 Following
12 hrs ago
Joined
Follow Following Following

Recent posts

New CW Chrono - has this been done yet?

I think someone jumped the gun on the social media trigger (intentionally?) but this is doing the rounds. Thoughts?
18

SOTC 2023

Happy New Year. Not done one of these before so here's the state of the collection at the end of 2023. Hopefully will have significantly fewer this ti...
4

You know you have a problem when…

So I’m on holiday in Iceland and we’re hiking up a glacier and then down into an ice cave and what am I thinking? “That glacier has a texture like a G...
4

Recent Comments

commented on SOTC 2023 ·

most - GS Soko, GS Omiwatari. Explorer 1. (The White Birch is a new addition but I suspect will be one of the most worn of 24)

least - Serica and the Dan Henry (but that was a gift that is going nowhere) oh and the vintage Longines that belonged to my Grandfather but that's just because it needs a service and I haven't go round to it yet.

commented on Favorites from 2023. Happy New Year Crunchers! ·

I had that Hamilton and sold it this year. Only watch I regret selling. Hold on to it.

commented on Show us the watch you selected for Christmas Day! ·
Image
commented on The "it's on my list" List ·

Panerai - I'm in a 3 monthly cycle: my obsession keeps pushing me to the point of going to the AD and trying it on, then it's an immediate "no" when I try it on my 7inch wrist, and I slope off without purchase. Then the cycle begins again....

commented on Circumstances when you got your first Rolex "allocation..." ·

I put my name down in February this year at an AD I had never visited before and resigned myself for a long wait. After increasing posts from people having short to no waits elsewhere: in November I pinged the AD to remind them I still existed and lo and behold the watch was available the next day. They'd clearly just forgotten about me. Harumph.

commented on Rolex Explorer 1 alternatives? ·

Did you happen to buy this in October this year by any chance?

commented on Rolex Explorer 1 alternatives? ·

If you're looking for a tool watch - there's lots of awesome examples above. If you're looking for an Explorer 1 Alternative, there is no alternative and you will end up buying 5 or 6 $500-$1000 alternatives that don't scratch that itch fully. Just make sure you get the proper 36mm one ;)

More posts

Drastic Spring Clean Purge

Been meaning to downsize for a while to focus on fewer pieces, so I will be saying goodbye to 8 watches all at once. It's been interesting seeing the...
13

Fixing the Tudor BB58 Bracelet

No, not the faux rivets, they're a total non-issue in my eyes, I'm talking about fit. This may be very old news to most BB58 owners but posting this i...
2

Big Birthday Coming up - help me choose my present.

Evening Crunchers: got a milestone birthday coming up and to mark it I am going to get a special watch. Shortlist has been narrowed down to two. (Disclaimer: people's opinion on the internet probably...
234 votes ·
32

Farer launches updated versions of the 3 handers

Discovery, Erebus and Resolute - now with Le Joux Perret G101 Elaboré movement.
13

Farer moving up in the world?

Dubois Dépraz movement £2195.
6

Going to buy myself a Christmas Watch - think I've chosen already but let's have a poll

I feel I'm worth it. Two very different watches, both with a large following. Head is saying one, heart is saying the other. As per title: I'm pretty sure I know which one but can't hurt to get opinio...
257 votes ·
40

Sinn 356

This watch is the latest object of my desires. Before I do something I might regret (or enjoy) are there any owners on the crunch who can share their...
8