Marquis

Marquis
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Vienna, Austria
6.69” / 17.00 cm Wrist
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Question about name translation: does it mean anything?

Hi everyone, The Atlantic company was established in 1888 in Switzerland. Some vintage watches are named EKB as well, after the founder Eduard Kummer...
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Rolexgate in Peru

According to the New York Times and other news outlets, President Dina Boluarte of Peru has been seen wearing Rolex watches since taking office, and i...
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“NOS” ?

I found this watch, pulled the trigger and now I am having second thoughts. It is described as a NOS. New Old Stock. It was manufactured in the 1970s,...
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Recent Comments

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commented on Perfect dimensions for my 6.5 inch wrist (opinion) ·

Out of curiosity, why do you mix units (mm and in)?

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commented on Watch boxes ·

I am attracted to any local products: straps, travel pouches, boxes. I don’t mind spending more as long as I know a local craftsman or artist benefits, my purchase feeds his or her family, and knowledge is preserved.

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commented on Need details for this watch ·

Probably a watch from the 1950’s. Some details about Aetos can be found on https://www.mikrolisk.de/show.php?site=280&suchwort=Aetos&searchWhere=all#sucheMarker

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commented on Certina from my grandfather 😎 ·

Very nice 👌Looking at Chrono24, your watch could be from 1960-65

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commented on Question about name translation: does it mean anything? ·

The proverbial 40€ Oris from India! Thank you for your detailed answer, appreciated.

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commented on My First “Expensive” Watch ·

Congratulations, a lovely choice

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commented on What kind of jobs/lifestyle do you have that allows you the luxury of buying watches? (Random photo for visibility) ·

An engineering degree, one salary, no loan, no debt, no family money, saving and working hard until the roof above my head was fully paid for. Now indulging myself!

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Waiting for my latest purchase

This Seiko Presage SARW013 will soon on my wrist and in my collection. I ordered it on Chrono24 from a Japanese dealer and realized how low the Yen is...
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Which one do you prefer ?

I like the Baltic Aquascaphe. Good looks, good specs, good caliber, and affordable. Which color combo would you pick?
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Vienna clock museum: highly recommended

If you visit Vienna in Austria, do not miss the clock museum on Schulhof 2 in the first district. From the first mechanical time machines in the XIVe...
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Tweed watch strap

First time trying this tweed strap. Very happy with its looks. I bought it from a Finish Etsy store called FWatchStraps at 42€ inc. a 50% Christmas di...
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Be careful out there

I tried to sell a watch over the most popular classified ad website where I live. Got an offer. Received a Whatsapp message. Followed the provided leg...
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Haduken! Seiko 5 Sports

I spotted this Seiko 5 on the Japanese Amazon site, Street Fighter V edition. Over-the-top and very cool if you like the game, alternatively if you ar...
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Some watches must go

I saw a poll about new watch purchases in 2024. What about selling or giving away some your 2023 collection in 2024? What will be its turnover? Give us a percentage in terms of quantity, not value, of...
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