PilotBill

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This might be the cure...almost

If you are looking for a cure for spending far too much time researching watches, then try researching watch parts. I decided to build my own watch. T...

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3 weeks ago

Image Search Rabbit Hole

I have been looking for a yellow dial diver, and discovered Bing and Google direct visual searches are somewhat addictive. Rather than search with tex...

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4 weeks ago

Feels Like Spring

Curious if anyone else changes watches with changes in seasons? It is finally warming up enough here in NorCal to start wearing shorts. Which means it...

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PilotBill

commented on NWA!! Sinn 356 Flieger Acrylic on strap · 1 week ago

Congratulations. You picked a great watch that will last for many years. Here is my 20+ year old 356 with sapphire crystal on a Marathon silicone strap. Still running great.

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commented on Worth it ? · 1 week ago

I saw these displayed at Costco as well. The bright sterile flourescent lighting of the display case did a terrible job of making any of the watches look attractive. The green is nice though and the same cost as Amazon.com so probably a good value too.

PilotBill

commented on Homage or not homage? · 1 week ago

If it makes you happy that's all that really matters. You can probably be certain that nobody will ever shake their finger at you and chant "fake watch fake watch".

PilotBill

commented on Heaviest watch you own and wear · 1 week ago

Breitling Colt. Build like a tank, and weighs almost as much.

PilotBill

commented on DHL office where time stops · 1 week ago

Their battery budget must have been cut, along with their ceiling tile maintenance.

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commented on How do you transport your watches? · 2 weeks ago

I travel with mine in individual cases. Much less bulky, easier to pack in your carry on, and one watch per case. That's a Zenith El Primero Rainbow Flyback.

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commented on Beautiful ride in Central Park · 2 weeks ago

I used to have a Brompton, and a Moulton. Both superbly engineered British designs.

PilotBill

1 month ago

Timex Waterbury - Coin Edge Chrono

I decided to only buy quartz watches this year, and keep the count to just six (one every other month). Like many of you I really enjoy the hunt, but...

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3 months ago

Microbrands in London?

I will be in London in a few weeks and am looking for suggestions for watch shops selling microbrands. I plan to visit the Baltic store on Margaret St...

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PilotBill

3 months ago

Citizen Store Quota

I just counted, and realized I bought 12 watches last year. 4 of them shown here are from the Citizen AD store near me. I think I have met my quota at...

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3 months ago

First G-Shock - Solar/Radio

My first G-Shock > GW-M5610U-1CJF. To be honest I didn't care much for the most popular version with the red line and gold lettering, but when I sa...

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4 months ago

Strapcode - Alpinist

I ordered a Strapcode oyster bracelet from Marc at Long Island for my Alpinist to replace the brown leather band. I could not be more impressed with t...

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4 months ago

Finally a strap that "clicks"

The other day I commented on Chris Bradshaw's post related to how hard sometimes it is to "click" with a watch in your collection. This blue dial Seik...

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4 months ago

Classic Brown

When I think of "classic" dress watches I usually imagine them with black leather straps. I have a box of straps that has grown over the years. Yester...