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Steve McQueen, Submariber 5513 and a coffee mug
I have this mug. There are many like it. But this one is mine. That Steve guy made fantastic movies. There’s just one of him. The photo is by Ron Gale...
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In the quiet the man has a watch & whiskey. The secrets of existence can choose to attend. Or not. But this moment is mine.
Age has given us more context but wisdom is an active endeavor. I must be lazy and let it all move past without me. The collecting is contemplative an...
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My first formidable Swiss made watch, most world travelled, most beat up watch. And I did not pick it!
Hamilton Khaki Field Auto. My wife jump-started my collecting obsession buying it for me. She could not stand how clueless I was that I’d need it. Tra...
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Omega 2576 automatic-bumper movement (the calibre 342) 34mm with Breguet numerals pink gold. First post here!
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Thank you much. It fulfills the questing for vintage, quite satisfying. Love wearing it.
And—as it relates to the iconic Steve both references are entangled, possibly for longer in the public mind because both 5512 and 5513 are associated with him. Here’s a Hodinkee entry on the matter: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/phillips-to-auction-steve-mcqueens-rolex-submariner-ref-5513
Nice poster. Sets the right tone in an office setting. I’m thinking it did the job of warding off stupid questions lobbed your way. Or did you just cold pointed at the photo when the situation arises.
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Watches I didn’t take on a trip gets wrist time today. Some old friends go on rotation and I’m reminded why I got them.
I brought four watches to a work trip. Because I felt that I needed a secret boost for me for the challenging days. But coming home I give the other w...
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My first Seiko back in 2021 was a stand-in for a BB36 and never left the stage.
The SRPE57 with gilt metal surrounds indices and warm gold chapter ring marks. I find the SRPE series (nicknamed Dresskx) being chosen as first watche...
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My latest in the 3-6-9 Explorer dial style acquisition is a 1959 Seamaster, here paired with a buddy.
Omega Seamaster cal 591 at 34mm ref 14704. Got it especially for its year—a birth year for me. The 36mm Smiths PRS-25 Everest gilt is a regular on rot...
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Back from service, toasting the weekend with bourbon and cigar on my porch.
Rainy Friday. Again. Appreciating life with cigar on a rainy Friday. First time I’ve sent a watch for service and loving that it’s returned. It’s bett...
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