PilotBill

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2nd Build

This is my second watch build using a Seiko movement from a watch kit I built to learn the basics. All the parts were bought separately on eBay. I was...

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PilotBill

3 weeks ago

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...

29 comments

PilotBill

1 month 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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Recent Comments

PilotBill

commented on DHL office where time stops · 4 weeks ago

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

PilotBill

commented on How do you transport your watches? · 1 month 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.

PilotBill

commented on Beautiful ride in Central Park · 1 month ago

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

PilotBill

commented on Other accessories? · 1 month ago

Occasionally this. It has an inscription on the inside from my wife.

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commented on 🕒 Crafted with Care: A Personal Horological Journey 🕒 · 1 month ago

DM me too please. Thanks

PilotBill

commented on Seiko Alpanist: Still one of the most iconic Seiko’s in the world · 1 month ago

A bracelet really transforms the watch. I put mine on a Strapcode from LIW, and like the result.

PilotBill

commented on Image Search Rabbit Hole · 1 month ago

I have wanted a Surfa for quite some time. They sell out so fast that I always seem to miss getting one. The Scurfa site says they are coming back in stock in May which is the timeframe for my next watch. I am limiting myself to a watch every other month this year, and May is the next window.

PilotBill

1 month 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

2 months 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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PilotBill

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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PilotBill

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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PilotBill

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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PilotBill

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...