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I hate Natos, and my discovery that new straps make all the difference in the world. AKA, the Zero Pass Nato, and keeping all my watches forever
This post has to do with a totally unoriginal and trite observation - one that has already been commented upon probably 8,000 times here on WC. Nonet...
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Which watch should I make my buddy buy for me? AKA, the story of my risk-taking friend and how he has to buy a watch for me by losing a bet
TLDR; good friend is going to lose a bet to me, so which watch should I make him buy for me? Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix Complete Calendar Rolex Dayt...
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Hublot is awesome, and the greatest words of wisdom I've ever heard with regard to watches... AKA, window shopping with @edge168n
I went on a watch window shopping trip maybe 6 months ago with @Edge168n . As always, I can listen to the guy wax eloquent about particular brands an...
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At first I thought that definitely a majority would wear mechanical watches, because who doesn’t like free stuff, right? But, then I realized that if everyone had one, they would boo longer in any way be special not signal anything. Do, nobody would want to wear them!
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I hate Natos, and my discovery that new straps make all the difference in the world. AKA, the Zero Pass Nato, and keeping all my watches forever
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Ha! Thank you! I really do appreciate it!
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I hate Natos, and my discovery that new straps make all the difference in the world. AKA, the Zero Pass Nato, and keeping all my watches forever
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man in wc
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I hate Natos, and my discovery that new straps make all the difference in the world. AKA, the Zero Pass Nato, and keeping all my watches forever
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Hey man! Yeah, I guess it makes a big difference the type of material as to how well it conforms to the wrist!
With the Zero Pass, I think you're right. There is only one way to wear it, so there isn't any adjusting of the hardware.
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I hate Natos, and my discovery that new straps make all the difference in the world. AKA, the Zero Pass Nato, and keeping all my watches forever
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Hey! I've got 3 of your straps as well! Love them!!!
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The value of brand... AKA, why Rolex should continue to dominate the watch market centuries from now, but they won't because they're completely EFF'ing up their long-term competitive advantage in fixed cost economies of scale
[Shameless plug] Bid now in charity watch auction to win the Unison Watches Model Orbital in Ion Blue! https://www.watchcrunch.com/Mr.Dee.Bater/posts...
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New Year, new charity watch auction! Unison Model Orbital in Ion Blue (#28)
Hello friends! Well, since it’s a new year, it’s time for yet another charity watch auction! Up for consideration today is the Unison Model Orbital i...
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Limited editions are a good thing and this is why. AKA, forget all the talk about FOMO or tricking us out of money, limited editions increase consumer and producer surplus
The first photo above is the GS SLGH005, the White Birch. I know what you’re thinking: “That watch is hideous!” I know, I know. The second photo i...
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What does Rolex have to do with Marvel's poopification, streaming movies, and those weird DVD bundles at Walmart? AKA, how Rolex's purchase of Bucherer was a terrible, terrible mistake on their part
[Begin aside] PSA: Do yourself a big favor right this very moment, and go to www.theescapementroom.com There you will find many articles written by f...
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For god's sake, can we finally put a fork in it? AKA, putting an end to threads about "which watch is a better investment?" or "which watch will hold its value better?"
I saw a thread the other day that made me react thusly… It was a thread all about how the OP wanted only to purchase watches that maintained their val...
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Why we all feel such disdain for Seiko now... AKA, the @ichibunz SPB143 homage perfectly illustrates why Seiko and other mid-tier manufacturers can no longer compete for enthusiasts’ hearts and minds
[Begin aside] PSA: Do yourself a big favor right this very moment, and go to https://theescapementroom.com There you will find many articles written...
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Luxury brands are misleading all of us with the fiction of their "artisan watchmakers." AKA, why it takes 3 months for your watch to get serviced, when it should actually take 2 weeks
[Begin aside] PSA: Do yourself a big favor right this very moment, and go to https://theescapementroom.com/ There you will find many articles written...
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