FromChicagoWithTime

John
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NWA: Traska Venturer

Arrived early today. It’s my first Traska and first mint dial. So far so good. Might post a detailed review after a week or so if people want to read...
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commented on Hamilton quality? ·

My Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical is nearly 10 years old and has never needed servicing or has had any issues. it does have a stock ETA vs the current “in-house” movements though

commented on What got you into watches? ·

My godbrother planted the seeds. A couple of years ago a YouTube video titled “Why Watch Collectors Hate Timex” or something to that effect popped up in my recommendations. Not sure what compelled me to watch it, but it was like everything clicked and I understood why enthusiasts appreciated mechanical movements 

commented on NWA: Traska Venturer ·

Beautiful dial choice as well! Congratulations 

commented on Your expertise is needed ·

An outside the box (and imo best value for spec) field watch:

https://swcusa.com/product/swc-bunker-black/

commented on Just joined in - sharing my keepers ·

I’d keep all your keepers too! Beautiful collection 

commented on How do you enjoy your watches? ·

I love that you use your explorer for its original intended purpose! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
 

I wear a watch daily but seldom get around to wearing them in the great outdoors. That changes this year. I take the odd amateur photograph here and there and post on IG

commented on a post ·

Sports but wow would I miss the occasional diver or field watch. I feel like at the price points I dabble in, I wouldn’t miss the dress category for example, and some sports watches are versatile enough to double as a dress piece