JBird7986

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New Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT - Master Chronometer

New from Tudor today -- a $4600, 39mm, 12.8mm thick GMT, certified Master Chonometer with the T-Fit clasp. What do we think -- is this a BB Pro/GMT Ma...
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What do we think? False Advertising or Sheer Incompetence?

I happened to be watching a Youtuber's review of Nove's new automatic dive watch. I immediately spotted an error in the review -- the reviewer called the movement an SW200 when it was clearly a Ronda...
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Have I committed wristwatch heresy?!

So the longtimers on WC probably already know this, but for the newer folks on here, I am very much a bracelet proponent and prefer them to fabric, rubber or leather straps for their longevity, as wel...
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Recent Comments

commented on Wise Adamascus Bronze ·

My problem with WISE is that the hour hand on their stuff reminds me of KITT from Knight Rider:

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And once you see it, you can't unsee it.

commented on SOTC, the THEME and WHATS NEXT ·

Mine says "Hi!"

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commented on JBird7986's WRUW ·

My dirty little secret -- it's not really a Milanese bracelet. It's an Aliexpress knockoff Breitling Superocean Mesh:

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commented on A psychologically rigged poll ·

I'd strongly suggest a Glycine Combat Sub. 200M WR, Swiss Made, SW200-1, Sapphire Crystal, very thin at under 11mm thick, and only about $100 more than the Orient.

commented on Edox ·

Edox makes nice watches, so I don't think you could go wrong with it.

commented on Travel Tuesday- let’s see those GMTs! ·

Your Gevril is interesting! I have a Quartz S.0111 in a box somewhere -- it's the last true battery-powered quartz that I own and keep running.

commented on Travel Tuesday- let’s see those GMTs! ·

Picking just one would be too hard. GMTs are my favorite complication.

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More posts

A Happy Hanukkah NWA! The ultimate Hamilton Khaki Field Competitor?

What watch do you get when you like the Hamilton Khaki Field, but wish it had an automatic movement so that you didn't have to worry about the power r...
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NWA! Fly, Eagles, Fly! ...or, my first green watch!

This was a spur of the moment unplanned purchase from the AliExpress 11.11 sale (incidentally, I was on it to buy a bracelet for another new watch pur...
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What shape of watch crystal do you prefer?

In looking at my watches, I realized that most of them have flat or domed crystals. But my three most recent purchases have all had top hat sapphire crystals or a domed variation of a top hat crystal....
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JBird's Watches - Part 1: A RELIC from Days Gone By -- a JUNKet Gift Review

So, inspired by my @Aurelian and @thorhodes -imposed #1wc review of @accutron 's U-Boat (found here: https://www.watchcrunch.com/JBird7986/reviews/u-b...

Relic ZR11674

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This #1wc Challenge has been the Apple of My Eye!

Thanks to @BadgeHoarder for making my challenge fairly straightforward! Hopefully the demand as to Fluffy McNicholson is well received....I'd certainl...
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Zelos Mako GMT Frost -- A #1wc Haiku

Zelos Mako Frost, Icy snow white masterpiece, Time travels with you. #1wc
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AAAAAH-LARM! U-Boat Capsoil Review - #1wc

Alright @thorhodes -- you didn't quite tag me properly to actually alert me that it was my turn, but, thankfully, I'm an attentive guy and saw your po...

U-Boat Capsoil

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