SurferJohn

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What approximate percentage of your collection is China origin?

Loose definition here, assembled in China in some cases with movements from Japan or elsewhere. Looking at my collection it is about 25% mostly from microbrands that I love.
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Taro Tanaka & Seiko "Grammar of Design"

If the design of a watch provides the attraction, the technical details must stand apart and on their own merit. Here we have a design revolution at S...
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"The Dead Lume Scrolls" Let's see your dead lume watches....

Last week we were talking about lume watches, a topic which I throughly enjoyed. This week it may be an interesting contrast to discuss our favorite d...
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Your favorite Lume watch, and why.

Shockingly lume isn't a major factor these days for me when I purchase a watch, it's more like a well appreciated bonus. But when I know I will want t...
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Who’s cooking today, and what are you wearing?

I have a kitchen watch, but I’m winging it today with the pammy. I cook for the entire week on Sunday and it’s pure pleasure. Are you cooking or grill...
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Has anyone else had a "dud" battery right out of a new pack?

This watch takes two batteries, one for each of the independent movements. This one is a pain to do battery changes, so I had my watch maker replace b...
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Let's talk about quick change strap/bracelet systems. Show us your favorite!

Quick change systems for straps and bracelets can add that little something extra, especially if you like to change it up. These systems can also save...
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Picked from my Dad’s collection…..

My dad wanted stuff gone. We sold bunch of gold watches & jewelry today but nobody wanted this one; except me of course. I gave this to my dad as...
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Our cloud server has been out all day so its watch porn!

I've actually been regulating this one and its been tricky to get it right. The best I have been able to get is about a minute a day. Langendorf Watch...
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Trouble in river city......

This watch dates to 1977/78 and I've owned it since the late 1990's. The watch features two independent quartz movements, one for the LCD/Multifunctio...
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