Secondhandshadow

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More PRX chatter

Alright. Here’s the Prx 40 on my 7”(possibly a hair under 7)wrist. The fit is good. Very good. Maybe perfect. But the hands! Ugh. I can’t.
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Cork straps. Anybody tried them?

Discovered cork fabric today and immediately wondered how it would hold up as a strap. There are a few on Etsy. Curious to see if anyone has opinions.
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Replacement Mainspring question

After several months watching 100s of videos, reading countless posts, and bidding on dozens of eBay non-runners, I have purchased a glorious vintage...
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Recent Comments

commented on AP RO 15500, boring? ·

I came here to post this about the screws. Totally real and functional.

commented on Bit of fun! - Favorite songs that mention time / watches - Post yours! ·

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgrHvtt8vKM&t=9s&pp=2AEJkAIB

And you don’t need to hear the whole song. Or the original.

commented on NTH Amphion Anchor Grey ·

I have a Scorpene. I know exactly what you mean.

commented on Best Watch Design of All Time? ·

If you asked random people to close their eyes and picture a watch, I believe what they imagine would look like a Datejust, calatrava or tank.

commented on What’s your EDC? ·
  1. Watch,varied currently a citizen stiletto.

  2. Zebra f701

  3. Knife, currently a spiderco dragonfly salt

  4. Light, wowtac.

  5. I can’t figure out how to do pictures.

  6. Light, currently olight baton

commented on Am I an Idiot? ·

The wrist wants what the wrist wants. If you didn’t feel “it” when you first tried it on, you probably never will. You made the right choice.

commented on Ginault Experience ·

Ginault was linked to a Rolex forgery operation a few years ago. Hence the “Rolex level” of quality the reviewers see.

The article is still out on the web. It’s a fascinating read. Wether it’s true or not I can’t say. Even if it is, that wouldn’t dissuade me from a purchase. I’m intrigued by the bad guy gone legit possibility of the story.

More posts

Best watch to wear while axe throwing

Going to throw axes tonight. What to wear?
58 votes ·
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