Uchiuke

Dave
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Watches to reflect on

This is a humble quartz watch. It's unremarkable, affordable, reliable, accurate and utilitarian. A friend late last year gave it to me as he was buyi...
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FUGLY or am I just a watch snob?

Got given this as a birthday present. Had never heard of SKMEI via Alibaba so looked them up. Southern China and they make a heap of cheap pieces. For...
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Vintage Mystery - Union Ancre

Can anyone share some light on this little 33mm gem? All I can find is that Union was a brand used by a Dutch trading house Henri Julliet. Movement Sw...
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Recent Comments

commented on Changing the date of an automatic watch ·

Move the time to half past 6, then adjust day/date using quickset. You'll never any issues.

commented on Seiko SKX007 with custom strap ·

All my vintage and out-of-production divers are on leather straps. I'm not going to take them into the water anyways, plus they look great on leather. On hot days no need to adjust the bracelet. Leather is way easier.

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commented on 3 Vintage Seikos ·

yes, and....

commented on ◇ HODINKEE ◇ ·

All high-end horology. If you're independently wealthy, then great. If not, just watch Jody at JOMW!

commented on Tick Tock ·

A and B are ultimately the same sounds, unless your oscillating weight is a noisy one.

commented on Show me your Seiko 5's! ·

Rummaging around, I've found another Seiko 5 that has a unique case shape. 70's vibe. 6119-7500. Mint.

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commented on Show me your Seiko 5's! ·

Super! I've not seen another one out there. I'm lucky in that my piece has the original bracelet. Very distinct dial!

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6309-7040 Vintage?

Just acquired this 6309 dated April 1987. I love it but is it regarded as vintage or 'neo vintage'?   
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Single Malt Bellmatic

I rather like this one took last year. 
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Seiko 9726-8000 Twin Quartz Trans Zone Synchroniser

Welcome to the Seiko 9726-8000 Twin Quartz Trans Zone Synchroniser, dated July 1981. Just back from a service.  Designed for travellers, one can pull...
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