Vanoost

Dave
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London, ON, Canada
7.25” / 18.42 cm Wrist
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Recent posts

New Shipment of Straps!

I wanted to add a bit more colour to my strap collection. I know Cheapest Nato Straps gets mixed reviews, but for the price (especially if you go to t...
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New Bracelet for Seiko SKX 013

When I asked the Crunchers for bracelet or strap suggestions for my SKX 013, the overwhelming majority of responses said I had to get an Uncle Seiko b...
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Seiko SKX 013 Strap / Bracelet Suggestions?

I have owned this SKX 013 for a few months now and have tried at least half a dozen different straps and bracelets. Nato, single pass, leather, rubber...
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Recent Comments

commented on The way it ought to have been. ·

I have thought about doing this to my Invicta. Do you know the process that was used?

commented on Vanoost's WRUW ·

Strapsco

commented on “Go Big or Go Home” and “Buy Once, Cry Once” - What do you think of this concept? ·

I often look at my collection (all sub $500) and think, "If I didn't buy these 4 or 5 watches (or if i sell these 4 or 5 watches), I could have a ________. " But than I wonder if I would be happier with 2 or 3 expensive watches vs 10 or 12 cheaper watches. And I don't think I would be. Everyone's experience and preference is different, but for me, part of the fun is having choices (as long as they all get worn). I admire folks who can own 2 or 3 higher end watches and be happy, but I know that will never be me. Maybe it is for you, though.

Having goals and "grail watches" is a big part of collecting, however, I would recommend not dwelling too much on your "grail watch" as it will make everything else seem not good enough, and will rob you of the joy of owning some really great watches that you can afford right now.

Of course, that's just my opinion, for whatever it's worth....

commented on New watch day... ·

brown leather for sure. Cool looking watch.

commented on Eco drive ·

Each model is different. I took mine in because it stopped completely (I hadn't worn it in a while) and I thought something was wrong. They looked up the model and said it took 180hrs for full charge. I put it out in the sun for a couple days and it started working properly. Mine is a perpetual atomic model, so it might be higher than most.

commented on Seiko SKX 013 Strap / Bracelet Suggestions? ·

Thanks for all the responses! Looks like Uncle Seiko is the clear winner. I had a feeling that would be the case. I guess I just wanted some confirmation before pulling the trigger.

commented on Your thoughts on domed crystals? ·

I love a domed crystal. Part of the reason that Oris is my grail watch. Here's my Dan Henry 1939

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More posts

90's Luminox

I got this watch a couple months ago when bought my Seiko SKX 013. The seller also had this watch for sale. I made an offer for both (which I would ha...
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Cheap Thrills - New Timex

I stumbled across this Timex on Amazon for $34 CAD (about 25 USD) and couldn't help myself. These usually go for about $75 - $100, but this one came o...
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Citizen Promaster Automatic (NY0040)

One of my favourites. Versatile, somewhat unique, and good for almost any occasion. While I think the Strapcode endmill bracelet suits this watch perf...
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