Gary_Chv

Gary
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Dogma Prima

I recently acquired this Dogma Prima wristwatch. It’s a Swiss made watch that, I guess, was primarily distributed in Western Europe. I think this was...
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Into the Rabbit Hole

Started my vintage collection. Although many of my original watches are from the 80s or 90s now I’ve targeted some affordable vintage watches. The Ham...
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Rectangular Watches

I like rectangular watches. There. I said it. It took me decades to realize it but I’m a fan. I’ve been wearing this old Skagen for the past few day....
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Recent Comments

commented on Hip to be Square (or Rectangular) ·

It took me a while before I realized I also loved rectangular watches. It’s the circle in a square mentality that fits me to a tee.

Nice collection BTW…

commented on Who carries an EDC? ·

Yup…flashlights, knives, pens and car keys go in my man bag. I just got a Firefly X1S today although it’s a little big for edc.

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commented on What makes a watch an instant no? ·

I won’t buy a big chonky dive watch.

commented on Do You Match Your Watch With Your Clothing? ·

Sometimes I do…but it’s not a rule.

commented on Getting rid of pieces to buy new ones what is your opinion on that ·

I sold four about a month ago

commented on Wrist check ·

Nice watch. Looks great with the red strap and second hand.

commented on Thanks Mum, I’ll do my best, regardless of where the winds of change will take me. ·

Nice watch. I probably would have stuck with the Longines but you’ll be happy with the Tag too.

More posts

Worth a Service?

I found this old watch in a box of stuff my parents left. They’ve been gone about 35 years. I’m wondering if this can be repaired. Do you think these...
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TV Show "Bookie" (w Watch Content)

Have any of y'all watched the TV show "Bookie" on Max? Its kind of funny and actually has some collectable luxury watch content as an ongoing theme in...
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Christmas Gifts

I bought this Tissot for my wife and got a Seiko for myself.
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My First Vintage Purchase

This is a "Gary" model from about 1962. I couldn't pass up a Gary model. It works...hand wind only. The Speidel strap is period correct (and reminds m...
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Interesting story

I had an interesting conversation with a friend last night. He’s middle 40s, and apparently befriended his old school teacher. Well teacher friend pas...
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Steamy crystal

Hot and humid in North Carolina today. This morning I pulled out this old quartz Citizen. My wife bought this for our 10th anniversary in 1989. Went o...
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Hamilton in the Movies

I was at our local jewelry shop looking at Hamilton watches. The sales guy said that Hamiltons have been in over 300 movies. I have to admit I'm not a...
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