SurferJohn

John
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Recent posts

Who’s cookin & what are you wearing?

New Roasted Cauliflower recipe today with garlic, lemon, dill & cumin.
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I'm still learning, thanks to Watchcrunch!

Sooooo, I recently bought a watch off WUS and because it was the exact piece I had been looking for I didn't hesitate to pay top dollar. The watch arr...
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No Stock, Waitlist, PreOrder? No Deal

After asking the Watchcrunch hive mind for microbrand suggestions, I conducted a search back in December. This search resulted in a Spinnaker Piccard...
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Recent Comments

commented on Cape Cod polishing | How forgiving is it? ·

Try Simichrome polish, I use it and I also use the cape cod cloth.

commented on YourIntruder's WRUW ·

It’s all Taro Tanaka “Grammar of Design” inspired. Since we already discussed how important design is there is no surprise the SARB is so well liked. You get Taro Tankaka galore in a lot of Seiko products, not just the uber expensive stuff.

commented on Which one would you get ? ·

Get a vintage with the integrated bracelet, so many to choose from. I pinched this one from my dad's collection a while back....

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commented on SurferJohn's WRUW ·

Thanks! My favorite watch, it's not even close.

commented on SurferJohn's WRUW ·

I truly prefer this watch on the antique brown leather but once in a while I throw it on the factory rubber or black leather strap. With the current weather I thought it would be a good time to do the rubber; it won't last long just like the rain...lol.

commented on Fake? ·

Fakes get smashed if I get my hands on them. This is the only sure way to make sure nobody gets it thinking it is real.

commented on Fake? ·

The moment is a dead giveaway, the case and bracelet are also pretty obvious.

More posts

How much should I offer?

I have a chance to buy this very rare piece. It’s small and I have a modern 45mm Fifty Fathoms. I’m not very motivated, but it’s too rare to dismiss c...
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Review - Straight Up Tool

I’m doing this review as a thank you to all that took the time to respond to my “Which Microbrand to Add” post.  The responses in that post fed me stu...

Spinnaker Piccard

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Thanks Santa Salmon!

@Whitesalmon Santa Salmon has delivered a handmade White Salmon Leather 2 Slot Travel Roll. Stuff like this just gets better with age and use. I'm goi...
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The survey says.....Thanks!

Over the weekend I put out a question to all about which microbrand to add to my collection. The hive mind had many good suggestions; I ordered a watc...
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Which Microbrand/Independent watch to add?

Question for the hive mind.... I'm looking to add one piece to my microbrand/indy collection, which new one should I select to add? It will have to be...
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Santa Salmon Package Arrived!

@Whitesalmon Santa Salmon has delivered on time for Christmas! Meanwhile, my holiday cards haven’t even begun to go out! Thanks, Shahn your amazing!
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Photos from 12/2 Ventura Meetup

We had a great event yesterday! Representing NorCal thanks to @Rome1234 @artpordiaz & @OmegaMan75 and from Orange County @FlatteryCamp @DanBMan !...
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