YYZ_Frenchie

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Toronto, Canada
7.09” / 18.00 cm Wrist
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ISLANDERs let's see them!

I've owned 3 Islanders so far, and it's unlikely I won't buy more. The first was the ISL-40 later renamed Mitchel field watch. Simple, reliable, well...
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New Yema Superman GMTs

Yema is launching new GMTs on pre-order for 1250 bucks. As usual: choice of 39mm/19mm lugwidth or 41mm/20mm lugwidth. In-house caller’s GMT YEMA3000 m...
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Random post

I’m spending a day in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Going out for an early afternoon walk, I found myself wandering in the thickest fog I’ve se...
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Recent Comments

commented on YYZ_Frenchie's WRUW ·

Agreed. It’s good when a particular design is available in various sizes, colours, materials etc. And to each their own.

Some were anticipating a white dial Explorer 1 in Geneva. It would have been interesting.

commented on ISLANDERs let's see them! ·

Very cool! I love the Penn

commented on Multiple versions of the same watch... ·
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I don't really see an issue with that 😀

However in my case, whenever two versions of the same watch have co-existed at the same time, there has been some thinking about which one to keep. Of the 4 watches above I still have only one.

commented on Christopher Ward bracelet issue - your thoughts? ·

Long Island Watch. Marc and the whole team are awesome. They once sent me a new watch, without even asking to get the first one back for a faulty crown.

commented on Bronze Watches / Hardware Type? ·

My Bronze Yema Superman has a steel case back. So to me, it’s really not shocking to see steel hardware on straps.

Have a look:

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commented on YYZ_Frenchie's WRUW ·

Thanks. The brand really has a pleasant style right in the middle of sport and refinement. The HydroConquest is a great piece, I particularly like the grey dial version.

commented on YYZ_Frenchie's WRUW ·

Thank you 🙂

More posts

NWA Explorer 1 - 40mm first impressions

Good morning Crunchies! So after posting about “The Call” yesterday, I went to the AD to spend an absurd amount of money on a new watch. But what a wa...
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“The CALL!” 😂

Actual screenshot of receiving “THE CAAAAAALLL” 😂
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Regardless of the price difference, which one would you go for?

I went back to the AD for a chat yesterday, and got to try 41mm models of the Oyster Perpetual and the DateJust. The DJ: - has a significantly fatter bezel, which decreases the dial presence - I am no...
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How many strap and bracelet options do you have per watch?

A large part of the fun in this hobby is the hunt for the perfect strap / bracelet pairing. Depending on the watch I'll have between 2 and 10 options,...
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What is your seller’s remorse?

A couple of years ago I had acquired a limited edition of a Yema Superman GMT in Bronze. It had a stunning blue dial. But it also came with a number o...
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Decluttering / making space / consolidating / culling the herd

I had a change of heart. I need to create some space. I like all of them in some specific way but they don't get much wrist time and I feel more and m...
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Visit to a Rolex AD

I'm starting to get a real interest in getting a Rolex Explorer. I went today to the closest AD from where I live to try and see if I could get my han...
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