Porthole

Chris
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Dear Timex…

You’re smashing it. Just thought we’d let you know. Carry on… EDIT: sold out already
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I suppose we have to talk about Bremont…

… because somebody tried everything on. TER investigative journalism at its finest, I drank a f*ckton of plonk and wore every watch in their Mayfair b...
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I’m all for novelties…

… but come on, $800 US for a Sega Genesis NH35 jump hour? I think this might be a little bit on the high side. As a gentleman who grew up with the Meg...
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Recent Comments

commented on Dear Timex… ·

In 2024? I think it’s fine. Plus, it’s Timex, it’ll be 15% off anyway when you so much as sneeze near the website, plus whatever percentage based on the moonphase and the last digit of the date.

commented on Seeking suggestion. ·

Want Santos, buy Santos.

Although Mark XX in green is such a nice watch

commented on What do consider the Panarai Radiomir to be? ·

Iconic

commented on Tangerine 🍊 Dream ·

My condolences. I’m struggling to recommend the brand at this point, so it’s a shame you are in that situation. I think they have a lot of potential, and I do like mine, but I couldn’t, in good faith, rave about them.

commented on New farer ·

Is anyone else struggling to read the 24hr numerals on the main watch in this thread? I’m going to book an eye test

commented on glass back NH35A miyota 8215 Automatic watch 20Bar seamaster diver Sapphire ·

Do you work for Tandorio? I’m noticing a theme…

commented on Tangerine 🍊 Dream ·

How’s the QC on your Spinnaker? I don’t own a model that doesn’t have an issue or two.

More posts

The perils of vintage #2012-7

I’ve done it, I overwound one. Taken nearly 25 years but I did it. I wasn’t really concentrating (too little sleep) and so wound the watch, went for c...
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It was inevitable…

A nd… I guess it was inevitable wasn’t it. P erhaps only time will tell if it was a moment of madness or weakness. R eally chuffed I hope everyone is...
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Want Cartier elegance on a Timex budget?

Pascal Design has got you covered. Another one that popped up on my travels, but I quite like the look of the oval watch, especially the green. As you...
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Want an enamel-dialled micro but don’t want to wait until 2029?

Manilone has you covered … Just popped up in my travels, thought it might be of interest if you can’t wait for an anOrdain… I care, because you don’t…...
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CIGA Design Central Tourbillon Mount Everest Homage Edition

Have not seen anyone mention this on here yet, and it turned up on an Instagram dive randomly. Celebrating 70 years of the ascent of Mount Everest, CI...
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D) Seiko

It has obviously been a weird start to the year, I bought a Seiko. Do not adjust your set. @Porthole endures… This little pretty donkey comes straight...
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… it’s what you do with it that counts.

I think, given the sheer number of threads regarding watch sizing, I feel the need to share the following graphic I found. Source: Goldammer Vintage W...
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