awhaleofatime

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Serica 5303-3

Didn’t expect much from the watch. Bought it just because of the design but wow. The watch itself is definitely well built and I can see a lot of thou...
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After a year with my Horage Tourbillon

I have worn this watch for more than a year now. The journey was a little bumpy in the beginning. The watch had to be sent back to Switzerland twice f...
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Seiko Presage Enamel Dial

Black enamel is so special
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Recent Comments

commented on What's your experience with sailcloth straps? ·

Same. I have worn mine for a year and still stiff AF

commented on a post ·

The term in-house is widely abused by the watch industry. If you really want something original, go for someone who make proprietary movement instead of in-house. That said, service can be a pain if you buy from a small brand without global presence. 

commented on When is this annoying practice going to end? ·

Yeah that makes sense. Just the way they try to make sales happen is scary. The SA even said “you help me with my sales target and I will help you to get the watch you want”.

commented on When is this annoying practice going to end? ·

Are you planning to get it from the grey market?

commented on When is this annoying practice going to end? ·

Lol. I don't have many choice at this part of the world. Only two different AD's but they operate more or less the same way. That said, I find some micro and independent brands offering top notch products. 

commented on When is this annoying practice going to end? ·

I had the 42mm before but didn't like the thickness. People used to laugh at Tudor. How time has changed. Although I still like the watch, the sale tactic made me feel lukewarm about the brand. I would rather spend on something that gives more value.

commented on The Vintage Air King… ·

Well, this looks much better than the modern one 😁

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When is this annoying practice going to end?

The picture was taken last month in the week Tudor Pelagos 39 was released. I went to my local AD to try on the watch and was told that this is an exh...
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