Olivier

Olivier
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Recent posts

On the hunt for a ladies watch for around €1000

A friend recently asked me with some help choosing a watch. Since ladies watches are not really in my wheelhouse I thought I'd ask here. She is lookin...
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The strap bug has bitten me with two custom straps from Monstraps

I purchased some custom straps from Monstraps a few weeks ago, and they arrived this weekend. And I must say I'm very happy with how they look on the...
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Alternative ways of displaying a date

Date complications can sometimes be a point of contention within the watch community. Mostly because a standard date window can often be intrusive and...
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Recent Comments

commented on PRX Digital ·

I've seen a couple of people say this now, and I don't quite understand how a watch you personally don't enjoy would ruin the one you do enjoy in the same line? Isn't it just more choice, and it doesn't change your watch in any way?

I personally think it's kinda cool, although priced too high.

commented on a post ·

The prices Tudor (and any brand for that matter) sets are suggested retail prices. In theory, an AD can ask any price they want, but they will of course just follow the suggested price. So if Tudor increases its suggested price AD's will follow, doesn't matter if it was already acquired stock or not.

commented on What's your Grail Watch ·

I've never seen one in person so maybe I should go to the Patek museum.

That Altair is stunning. I really enjoy Arbib's work as well, the radical designs like the T-403 Tin-o-Matic are incredible. You've got 3 beautiful pieces there!

commented on What's your Grail Watch ·

Fun to see all the watches people choose, the VC 222 looks like a really popular one.

For me it would have to be the Patek Philippe 3424 by Gilbert Albert

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commented on The Twelve 36 mm ·

I think they did a great job. Positioning themselves as an upgrade to the Tissot PRX has been a great strategy, and with the now smaller version following they have cemented that. One of the co-founders said in an interview that this along with the Bel Canto has propelled CW to new heights, which is great to hear, and I think they have a bright future ahead.

I did hear some complaining online about the ±20s accuracy for a €1000+ watch, so I'm curious what other people think of that. All in all it's not my style, but it'll sell very well, I have no doubts about that.

commented on One & Done: Chapter Sixteen - Longines (#defsoneanddone) ·

Yet again a very nice read, an excellent choice. Longines indeed strikes a great balance between vintage and modern, and I think their Heritage collection reflects that perfectly. The Bigeye is definitely a stand-out piece, in a very good way.

commented on Should you buy a chronometer? ·

I feel like it’s more a certificate of craftsmanship than anything else. For me personally the chronometer rating is not necessary but accuracy to some degree is needed.

More posts

Staib vs Staib, how does a Milanese bracelet from Staib Ostasien compare?

Hermann Staib is a well known German mesh bracelet manufacturer that produces bracelets for brands like anOrdain and even Breitling. Recently I was lo...
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What's your favourite obscure yet useful watch complication?

We all know the chronograph and GMT complications, but what are some of your favourite, more obscure yet equally useful complications you would like to see more of? Maybe it's the alarm complication....
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I just couldn’t resist buying this

Is it weird? Yes. Is it wonderful? I think so yeah! The Softwatch by Exaequo is certainly a unique watch. Not that great to tell the time but who care...
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My 2 watch collection of 2022

As the year comes to a close, it's nice to look back.  At the start of this year, I bought the Casio F105W as a no nonsense digital watch. The people...
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All different shapes, what are your favourites?

There are lots of different shapes that stand out of the mostly round shaped watch crowd. From the classic tank to triangles or even more organic shap...
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Just an idea I had for a watch box

During my time here in this little corner of the internet, I've seen a few people who don't like watch boxes. Seeing the empty spots in your box can c...
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An amazing gift from my parents

One of the first watches I loved when I first got interested in all this was the Longines Flagship Heritage. A few days ago my parents surprised me wi...
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