HBGnomon

Ethan Roberts
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Recent posts

I did a thing…

In so doing, the gravity of the commitment really hit home. To use a golf metaphor, I didn’t come to lay up. EDIT: I owe this entire idea to Marc at L...
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BATTLE OF THE SHORTLIST! Part 2

Second and final group of watches in contention to be the next pick up. Next round will put the two winners against one another.
106 votes ·
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NCA - Not a watch but from one of my favorite watch compaines!

Picked up this wall clack on the cheap on Marathon’s website. Smooth sweep seconds hand. 24 hour marking on the dial. No nonsense functionality from a...
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Recent Comments

commented on HBGnomon's WRUW ·

Bingo. The bezel not lining up with 12 is big. Also if your watch has an inner chapter ring alignment is an issue there sometimes too.

commented on NWA: Laco Paderborn, German Type B Flieger ·

I love my Laco. Congrats and enjoy it in good health.

commented on acrstdev's WRUW ·

I put mine on red too. Looks awesome!

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commented on I bought my wedding watch ·

Excellent choice! My coworker is getting married in August and im giving him this watch to be his wedding watch as well, though he doesn’t know it. He’s said many time since I’ve known him that he wants to get into the hobby. Time to set the hook.

commented on HBGnomon's WRUW ·

Yeah it was a lockdown activity for me. Haha

commented on What is your “default” or “grab and go” watch? ·

Roku gin is also a good companion for any occasion.

commented on Which one would you guys choose? ·

That Hamilton khaki pilot is a tremendous watch for the money. That’s how I’d go.

More posts

I’ve got MANY watches on my list to acquire this year. Below are four pieces of varying styles in immediate contention.

Which of the following would you pick up first if you had to pick one:
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A Sound Investment?

What is your philosophy on collecting? Is it an investment or do you collect for pleasure alone?
362 votes ·
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Need help! Re: Black PVD Watch

I’ve been lusting after a black PVD/DLC watch and just need some ideas in <$5k range to shoot for. I’m looking to add one this year but I just don’...
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First serious watch purchase of 2024…

I ALMOST made it through January. Not quite. My first watch of the year is my first ever vintage watch and it’s one from my birth year. A Tudor Prince...
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What Other Things Do You Collect?

Hey Crunchers! Does anyone else have other collections they’ve spent time and money on? I have an embarrassing plethora 😅 but my largest and probably...
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Cool old TV case…

My father in law found this old mid century Seiko 5 TV case 6119 laying around in a drawer. It’s automatic and still runs when given a bit of a shake...
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A mid century icon of industrial design…

I was going to write a little bit about Dieter Rams’ impact on industrial design in the mid 20th century. Even if you’ve never heard of him odds are y...
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