English_archer

Glennan
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Hungerford, UK
7.28” / 18.50 cm Wrist
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Recent posts

Dimensions don't tell the whole story

It's a recurring topic on WatchCrunch that case diameter is one of the least important factors in how a watch wears. Many will argue that lug-to-lug i...
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Black Bay 58 GMT

I got up to try the new BB58 GMT today. In the metal the bezel colour is much richer and more vibrant - almost jewel-like. Surprisingly classy. It wea...
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Out and about in Stockholm

Beautiful city, lovely weather, terrible photos.
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Recent Comments

commented on First Luxury Watch ·
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commented on Lego Luxury Watches ·

On a serious note, you must learn to recognise machine-generated content. Unscrupulous people are going use these technologies more and more to manipulate you, your family and your friends’ politics, finances, purchasing decisions and who knows what else.

commented on If it's space related, it's my kind of crack ·

I love Fortis and the idea of a Titanium Novonaut is really enticing.

There’s something about the Amadee models that feels a bit form-over-function; less a focussed mission instrument and more a commemorative item. They don’t quite work for me

commented on Do you notice other people's watches? ·

I too live in the UK and the thought of striking up a conversation with a stranger fills me with an existential dread only another Brit could understand.

commented on Which color do you prefer? This model comes with an additional NATO strap. I would like to know your opinion about this watch around 1000$. ·

Do you think it's a valuable model?

Do you mean it will hold its value well?

Or do you mean it’s good value for money?

commented on “Any watch under $50k is not worth buying” -Anonymous ·

Exactly.

It's like saying the only worth in your wedding ring is the amount of gold in it.

One of my father's favourite sayings was "This man knows the cost of everything and the value of nothing"

commented on If you could choose only one.. ·

I'm definitely leaning lamp-wards...

More posts

From a certain point of view…

Watch Cruncher: I’m really picky and a stickler for details Also Watch Cruncher: Makes multiple spelling and grammar mistakes in their post
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Stockholm meetup - April 2024

Myself and the lovely Mrs English_archer will be in Stockholm from 18 - 22 Apr 2024. It would be lovely to meet up with any/all of the fantastic peopl...
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Fortis B-42 Official Cosmonauts chronograph

New (to me) today - The Fortis B-42 Cosmonauts Chronograph. Fortis have been the exclusive supplier of timepieces to Roscosmos, the Russian state spac...
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Tell me something interesting about your watch

The game is simple (if highly improbable): You meet someone at a party, they look down at your wrist, and ask about the watch you're wearing. What's t...
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This is my watch-nerd detector

It accurately differentiates between people who are into watches and people who are just interested in how much money you’ve spent. What’s yours?
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Happy Thanksgiving to all our American members

And anyone else who may be celebrating it.
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Fortis Stratoliner and Novonaut

Finally got the chance today to try the Fortis Stratoliner and new Novonaut The Stratoliner is a gorgeous and unique looking watch, a mix of dress chr...
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