IvanRomero

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When you find out you work with a watch geek

So a few weeks ago I found out that someone I work with is also into watches when he showed me some photos of his latest acquisition, an Omega Swatch....
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I forgot my watch today.

I was in such a rush to get out the door this morning that I forgot to grab my watch. I realized it after I got to the parking lot at work and checked...
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A Fossil Watch and TWSBI Micarta Fountain Pen photo.

The color match was an obvious photo waiting to be taken.
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Recent Comments

commented on Dive watches - what's the draw? ·

I like what I like. That pretty much sums it up.

commented on Strap ideas ·

I forgot to say a brown strap also looks nice.

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commented on Strap ideas ·

I have an all-black Rotary similar to your Invicta and it came with 3 straps: one black all-metal bracelet, a blue leather strap, and a black silicone waffle strap. The silicone strap was torn in two and for a while after that, I used a black Zulu strap with a blue stripe. I think it looks good.

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commented on IvanRomero's WRUW ·

Thank you. It reminds me of my old Armitron from when I was a kid, even though it was digital.

commented on When you find out you work with a watch geek ·

So, since this post, I have discovered another person at work, who is into watches. He saw my Alba today and started asking questions.

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commented on When you find out you work with a watch geek ·

No watch fans in my family. The one cousin that I thought might be one, admitted to me one year after I had given him a watch as a Christmas present, that he did not really use watches. 🥺

commented on When you find out you work with a watch geek ·

Good suggestion. I've been thinking about it but just never looked into actually planning a meetup.

More posts

This ETA clone is mesmerizing.

I had to add another shot of my Otto Frei "Special" with a photobombing Lamy nib thrown in for good measure. 😜 😂
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Vintage Caravelle on the way.

So, I saw a Caravelle watch on eBay and somehow it ended up on my purchased list. I bid on it not really thinking I would get it. I don't want to use...
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The votes are in Roman vs Arabic Vs. Indeces

It looks like Arabics take the win over Roman numerals by a long shot and indices came in 2nd. (my poll is here: https://www.watchcrunch.com/IvanRomer...
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Arabics vs. Roman numerals

I am not a roman numeral guy. I grew up with clocks in our house with roman numerals. I am not sure if getting my first LCD watch just made me prefer Arabics but that is my preference. I'll take indic...
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Timex Standard Sub-Second 40mm

I like the look of this one a lot but it looks like they cut too many corners for me to want to buy it. Mineral crystal, non-leather strap, quartz, an...

Timex Standard Sub-Second 40mm Apple Skin Leather Strap Watch - Timex US

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My "Otto Frei" Special

I don't think I ever posted a picture showing the back of this watch. I bought it around 2015 or '16 from a budding Instagram watchmaker. It has an ET...
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