NotThatNeil

NotThatNeil
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Recent posts

SOTC is… (no pics)

…a bit out of control. As I approach a year of (over?)active collecting, I’m overdue to step back and take stock. Recent threads on trimming a collect...
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Vintage Vibes Diver

TL;DR-My second Vaer is a very high quality American assembled automatic that showed up on their pre-owned shop. Woot! Vaer was my first micro brand....
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Custom “Hot Rod” SNXS79 Done!

Hot rod conversion complete. This black dial (SNXS79) now has the slimmer case back, double domed sapphire crystal, and Uncle Straps Lincoln bracelet....
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Recent Comments

commented on Vintage Omega ·

Boy, that’s fabulous! All the patina in all the right places. 👌🏻

commented on Why the hate for Apple Watches?? ·

I tried them out. One a hand-me-down and then a Series 7. Useful in some ways but far more of a distraction in others. Ultimately, the power consumption and planned obsolescence of the thing killed it for me. To spend the price of a (nearly) luxury level watch, have to charge it nightly, and expect, at best, three years service out of it before the battery is shot or it reaches the end of OS upgrades, just doesn’t make sense financially to me.

This thing is as close to a smart watch as I need—most of rhe functions and none of the distractions of being connected:

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commented on Is it a trap? ·

I’ll interpret she’s being open and honest. She’s willing to compromise if you feel it’s important. Are you willing to consider that priorities are likely to change? Life is about navigating the changes of ‘season’ as they come along. Open and honest communication is a good start toward that goal.

My $0.02

commented on The Birth of Silver Surfer and Nova ·

Some hideous Invicta, no doubt. 🤔

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commented on NotThatNeil's WRUW ·
commented on GMT SSK 023 or SSK 001 for character ,looks and value ? ·

I’d say it’s up to whether your preference is for dive or field style. I love my SSK003 (and I do use the rotating bezel to track three time zones.)

I want the SSK023 but would prefer the white dial (SBSC009), which is JDM only. (Well, you can get it in the U.S. but at about 40% premium.)

commented on GMT SSK 023 or SSK 001 for character ,looks and value ? ·

Right there with you but white dial (SBSC009) is JDM (Japanese domestic market) only. Oh, you can get it outside Japan, for about 40% markup. 😩

More posts

Interesting Issue…

…with a simple fix. The GL224 movement (based on Sellita SW200, I believe) seems to have a reputation for being a bit crunchy winding. This one is a b...
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My Great-grandfather’s Pocket Watches

My parents are moving into an assisted living facility and my dad found these with notes from his mom that they were her father’s. The larger Cleeland...
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SNXS Sapphire Crystal Upgrade

Did another upgrade on the SNXS79 (black dial.) After the slimmer closed case back, now it’s got a double dome AR coated sapphire crystal. Difference...
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Merkur Salmon Dial Vintage

Just arrived, earlier than estimated. Fills the salmon-color-dial gap in my collection. Seems solid offering, mechanical three-hander for entry-level...
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Metal Expansion Watch Bands?

Most of my vintage eBay finds have come on expansion bands. I certainly associate them with the vintage vibe. Are they still popular with more modern...
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When Life Sends You Snow…

Build a snowman And wear the Frost dial
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Nodus TrailTrekker Collab w/Raven

Anyone else get this e-Mail? It’s bold and tough looking. Not sure how I feel about that. I like it but don’t think I need one. What do you think? Abo...
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