Ynsteward

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La Jolla Concours Co-sponsored by IWC Schaffhausen

I went to the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance yesterday and IWC Schaffhausen is a new co-sponsor. They had a booth with watches to try on and these two c...
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Information Please

Hey ‘Crunchers. I am a car guy as well as watch geek. I am part of a committee tasked with finding a manufacturer or vendor that represents customized...
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Intersect and Intersect Los Angeles

I was cruising through some watchmaker websites and stumbled across a notification on Intersect Los Angeles. Have any of you heard about this or gone...
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Recent Comments

commented on Do you actually have any other hobbies? ·

In addition to watches, it’s cars and photography.

commented on What would you choose? Motorsport-inspired Chronographs ·

Chopard Mille Miglia. Chopard is the sponsor of many automotive event and this Mille Miglia is a titanium case with a rubber strap with Pirelli tire tread pattern from 1958.

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commented on Citizen Eco Drives ·

I took it to my friendly neighborhood watchmaker. He knew exactly what he needed to do. It wasn’t cheap but it should be good for another 5-6 years.

commented on Citizen Eco Drives ·

I had to replace the capacitor in my Eco drive, but I got it 5 years ago and figured it was time.

commented on Quintessence ·

Given that definition, any two hand watch is quintessential.

commented on Longines dolce vita ·

I have always liked the tank-style case, but the sector dial on the Longines really sets it apart in style. IMHO.

commented on Nodus Contrail GMT or Islander Northport ·

Between the two, the Nodus appeals to my eye more, but you do you.

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Interesting Find-Part 2

Went back to pick up my Citizen and captured these pictures of the Omega Seamaster De Ville 14K. The dial is just gorgeous. The minute hand needs new...
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Interesting Find

Hey Watch Crunchers! Have not posted much lately; yesterday I came across this vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville at my local watchmaker. I needed to ta...
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My beginnings in watches

Some of my story is here in my blog. https://www.alwayslookingforanother.com/blog/always-looking-for-another-what
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Omega DeVille Dress

Second acquisition mid 70s. Dress Omega. Extremely thin mechanical hand wound. Love this one.
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Rolex OP Date 14K

During my brief time in watch and fine jewelry sales, I acquired this from Rolex for selling the most Rolexes in one month.
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My first "big boy" watch

Seiko 6138. Still own and wear this.
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