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Rick
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What is it about the 28th day of the month?

Rolex ads and catalogues always show the dates of watches set to 28. Just as the 10:10 position has long been considered the aesthetic ideal for hand...
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My first vintage watch purchase - 60’s DOXA Cobart F1

Here’s the first vintage watch I ever bought, which sent my down the rabbit hole of collecting. It’s a DOXA Cobart F1, which I found at a small watch...
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The paradox of a beautiful movement behind a solid case back

Is it a waste to put a great looking movement behind a solid case back? This Omega 861 ticks away in my Speedmaster Mark II. I’ve only looked at in pe...
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Recent Comments

commented on Excellent book about twentieth century watches ·

One of my favourite books. Really great overview of the history of wristwatches and amazing photos of some beautiful examples. That Patek 96 in steel on the cover is so good.

commented on HOT or NOT? Omega Speedmaster Professional “Daniel Craig” Steel on Steel 🔥🎯—- If you own a white dial Omega or a Panda, post your wrist shot! Don’t be shy!!! ·

Don’t get me wrong. I think Alaska Project is amazing but the hour markers are a little faint and hard to read (at least on the reissue).

commented on Beautiful memories ·

Mazal tov!

commented on Well it's here... white Moonwatch ·

Dial looks great and the Daniel Craig nickname lends a bit of extra cool factor. The red Speedmaster is sure to be a fan favourite. The black applied hour markers make it more special compared to the painted markers on the black dial. They also make it very legible, which had been the problem with the Alaska Project.

commented on HOT or NOT? Omega Speedmaster Professional “Daniel Craig” Steel on Steel 🔥🎯—- If you own a white dial Omega or a Panda, post your wrist shot! Don’t be shy!!! ·

Dial looks great and the Daniel Craig nickname lends a bit of extra cool factor. The red Speedmaster is sure to be a fan favourite. The black applied hour markers make it more special compared to the painted markers on the black dial. They also make it very legible, which had been the problem with the Alaska Project.

commented on Three of Geddy Lee's Watches ·

A handful of Geddy’s more affordable watches are being auctioned for charity this week. Here’s the link if you’re interested: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/172588770_geddy-lee-s-vintage-tissot-antimagnetique-ref-6445-4

commented on About to melt a credit card ·

Can you get white lume markers on the dial?

More posts

Army-issued “work watch” today

Safe bet that the first owner of this W10 had tougher days at the office than I’m having WFH today. Anyone know if there Is a way to learn more about...
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New to me early 60s Croton Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver

Just arrived and loving it. Marketed as the ”super chronograph” in the 60s the Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver was the Apple Watch of its time, offerin...
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Adventuring with my Explorer II

I thought about leaving it in the bank safe and bringing a less expensive watch with me on a trip to British Columbia. Really glad I didn’t. From swim...
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New Book Alert: Navitimer Story

Loving the new Navitimer Story book from Watchprint.com. Great history lesson on the Navitimer, with a fairly comprehensive overview of all the refere...
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TRIGGER WARNING: Breitling CEO posts broken Navitimer on Instagram

So, not sure what message Breitling CEO Georges Kern is sending here, but he posted this wristshot of a Navitimer that has two broken sub dial hands o...
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State of the vintage collection: Is there method to my madness?

So here’s what my vintage watch box is looking like at the close of 2021: Breitling Navitimer (1967) Omega Speedmaster Mark II (1971) Yema Rallygraf S...
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How will today’s vintage reissues age? Will they ever be considered vintage watches in their own right?

I’ve been tempted by so many of the vintage reissues in recent years, but one nagging question has always prevented me from pulling the trigger, namel...
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