TickyBurden

Ticky
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Sacred Order of The Pin And Collar

Latest Hanukkah gift purchase. Bigger than I’m used to, but scratches my blue dial itch in style. Did one adjustment, and now just letting my patience...
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Hi, Beat!

First purchase with the Hanukkah gift. A lot to look at, and already mesmerized by the sweep of the second hand. Learning that I can pull off some (re...
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Negotiating with Grand Seiko AD

WC wisdom appreciated in advance of first-ever visit to an AD. I am in the US. Looking at SBGX347, which is at lower end of GS price scale. I’m a loca...
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Hi(gh) Horology Doorbell

It would seem both a propos and entertaining to have a special door chime button at home for shipping carriers that played a recording of Jody: “Hello...
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A Family Breakthrough

Got into watches earlier this year. Asked the fam‘s opinion about Apple Watch on left wrist and watch on right. A hard “No.” Did it anyway. They didn’...
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Is this Fusion Cuisine?

Mongolian Beef and an Icelandic watch. I know this watch may be without legit provenance (What to make of a company that has TWO websites?), but both...
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Family Heirloom

Grandma gave this to Grandpa on their 25th anniversary back in 1960 (The caseback is inscribed). I only wear it to big family events. Today was one of...
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New from Iceland

Saw a pic of this brand somewhere (maybe even here on WC). Have wanted a skeleton and this is the first one I’ve ever seen that felt right (and didn’t...
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In Memory of Dad

Dad died two months ago. He was a recreational scuba diver. Although he was gifted a Rolex at age 50, the only watch I remember him wearing consistent...
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Anniversary Gift: First Seiko!

Cocktail Time Negroni. My first Seiko. Had a four-hour drive through the pouring rain today and had to constantly fight the urge to wrist roll. It jus...
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