MatthewT

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Reality vs Perception

We as humans all need a connection, someone to talk to, a family member or even a pet. And when you lose that you’re lost. This is a watch forum so wh...
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What is Vostok Europe

As a fan and collector of Vostok watches I kept seeing Vostok Europe watches for sale at prices way above what I’m accustomed to paying for Vostoks. S...
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Overrated watch Features. Who needs That?

I’m just going by my personal experience and obviously yours will differ and that’s fine, but a lot of touted features of a particular watch mean nada...
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Recent Comments

MatthewT commented on Watches from each decade, 2023 edition - Share your watches Part 6: The 60s ·

Raketa a watch company formed by the Soviet Union a century ago, this was one of their”Gentlemen Watches” from the 60s, don’t think whoever owned it got out much to show it off.

MatthewT commented on Watches from each decade, 2023 edition - Share your watches Part 6: The 60s ·
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MatthewT commented on My penchant for divisive watches continues... ·

As an owner of the Air King I’ll take it over the Rolex Explorer every time, similar specs and thousands of dollars less expensive. Ah the marketing genius of the folks at Rolex.

MatthewT commented on Best value in Swiss watches? ·

Glycine, sure Invicta bought them but the Swiss not only said we’re not cutting quality control they upped their QC.

MatthewT commented on Do I need a watch winder for my affordable automatic watches? ·

I have the two best watch winders available from a company called “Wrists.” And they’re free.

MatthewT commented on Is there a watch that you just don't get? ·

I don’t get a lot of watches, the branding and marketing of the manufacturer to sell the product is bullshit, they tell me (Us) what we want and sales go up not on what we want but on what they tell us we want.

MatthewT commented on Hating Erika strap (unpopular opinion) ·

I’m with you, I have tried several Royal

Marine straps and I just don’t get it, the effort to put it on is like strapping a child in a car seat.

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Vostok Amphibia “Zissou”

The Wes Anderson film “Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” featured watches made by Vostok, Amphibian models, for the cast to wear during filming. While m...
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Review of Garrett’s Sky Dweller

My friend Garrett who is not into watches and usually doesn’t wear one showed up at my house last night wearing this. Something is rotten in the air o...

Rolex Sky Dweller

3.6 Avg. Score
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My brother got a Breitling and all I got was this lousy Hat

The family that wears Breitlings together stays together. But it may cost you the hat Breitling sends to buyers through their Authorized Dealers.
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Review the AliExpress elephant in the Room

What is AliExpress? Think of an on line flea market as a poor man’s Amazon. No brick and mortar just a store front for vendors. Vacuum cleaners to wat...

Chinese Homage

3.4 Avg. Score
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Vostok joke of the Day

How do you tell a genuine Vostok Komandirskie from a Chinese made fake Vostok Komandirskie? The fake will work and keep accurate time. But I enjoy my...
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Review of the Hoglund and Sons Mark II Chronograph

Brandon Hoglund is an American YouTuber with the channel WatchesOnYou. After reviewing watches with price points from $65 to $650,000 he wanted to cre...

Hoglund and Sons Mark II Chronograph

3.8 Avg. Score
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