Aurelian

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I repeat myself when under stress (a poll)

I do remember one thing It took hours and hours By the time I was done with it I was so involved, I didn't know what to think I carried it around with me for days and days Playing little games Like no...
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Where are the vintage bargains?

I answer that over at the Escapement Room here . Hint: I think that it is old Wittnauer "dress" watches. After @brunofrankelli 's recent post about th...
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Can only go down from here...

This dropped into my notices today. I don't know what the criteria are, but I take it as some sort of "Lifetime Achievement Award" from WatchCrunch. I...
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Recent Comments

commented on A Change of Plans and a Grateful Cruncher ·

An odyssey implies a return to home.

commented on I'm Back With Another Wild Strap Hands-On Review: Longines Mini DolceVita x Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks ·

Never thought that I would see a hot pink tefillin.

commented on I'm Back With Another Wild Strap Hands-On Review: Longines Mini DolceVita x Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks ·

That strap requires serious commitment.

commented on just a little reminiscing ·
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It was nice to see where you started and the thinking behind the watches you have purchased.

And most importantly, you wrote that entire essay without once using the word "journey." For that blessing, I am grateful.

commented on I repeat myself when under stress (a poll) ·

The former champs are: @BadgeHoarder @Porthole @DeeperBlue @TheSharperTheBetter @unseenhero and @TonyXXX . @Porthole was a winner both years.

commented on Whitesalmon's WRUW ·

Which Order is this?

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commented on Blued steel and copper ·

I remember really liking this one when it was released. I dithered and missed the opportunity to buy one. The copper dial was the right choice. In these collaborations I always wonder how much is TGV and how much is Lorier. Lorier doesn't seem to have any problems coming up with vintage inspired ideas of their own.

More posts

Time to Change

If you are of a certain age you remember messages from popular music that really resonated with you. This from the supergroup the Brady Bunch has alwa...
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Major Announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE          MARCH 25, 2024 Miami, FL It is with great sadness that TrollDeep, S.A. must postpone the release of the TrollDeep X Did...
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The end of the department store watch may be near.

It is a casual slight to call a brand of watch a “mall” or “department store” watch. Bulova, Citizen, and Casio get tagged this way. My WRUW watch tod...
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Most likely to be voted off of the island?

One of the features of WatchCrunch is the ability to block or mute those that we want to, for any reason. Often, the only way that you know that you are blocked is that you can see responses to commen...
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Wyler Wednesday Eve

All of the Wyler Wednesday presents are wrapped, the Wyler strudel is cooling on the sideboard. Most of the decorations are up. We are almost to Wyler...
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Beach Phoibos

I never get to the beach even though I have several less than 20 miles from me. The early Spring weather cooperated. Had to change watches because, wh...
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Who Can Benefit From Wearing Watches in South Carolina?

(By the time that you see this the admins for the site have already taken down a post or hidden a post from a car rental company in South India. These...
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