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Bryan
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New Brew

Bargain Chronograph with a sturdy Seiko meca-quartz to push things along tastefully 
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Sinn 556 Light blue

Watch finally arrived after a long wait.  Think I will add the 556 bracelet. The canvas strap is ok but a little bulky and possibly a bit scrappy in a...
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Girard Perregaux Gyromatic 39

Another Gyro from my collection. Fully brought back to life, but dial and hands untouched. 
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Recent Comments

commented on Moss Green ·

They are all so nice. But now everyone has to wait. 

commented on First Seiko ·
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My wife bought me this in about 2008. It runs just fine and triggered a trip down the rabbit hole which I have not recovered from. I will never get rid of this one. 

commented on Affordable (cheap!) square case watch recommendations, please! ·

Look at Maen. They are beautiful and value 

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commented on Casio Royale on the Wrist Today, Share your Casios! ·

12 years old. Been everywhere in and out of water. Still on original battery, if you can believe that.

commented on Casio Royale on the Wrist Today, Share your Casios! ·
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commented on Moss Green ·

Here you go. The last SVX imported to the UK. Now in a new home. 

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Yes, my beloved SVX, sadly no more because of London emission laws. 

More posts

Gerard Perregaux 1st Quartz.

The first commercially available Swiss Quartz watch. Deep 70’s kitsch and feeds my GP obsession at a non crazy price from super interesting dealer Gis...
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Indefensible Watch Collection

I had absolutely no excuse for buying these apart from the fact that I love them all.  Left to Right: An Ordain Model 2. Rado Captain Cook 37mm,  Gira...
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Girard Perregaux Gyromatic HF

Somehow I have become a collector of these classic 60's automatics. This one is just back from the watchmaker.  The Gyromatic HF is reputed to be the...
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Gyromatic 39 Jewels

I picked this up for nothing at an estate auction. It's a little dusty and grubby but unpolished and running fine.  One of the best automatic watches...
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Omega Aqua Terra

Still as good as new after 14 years. 
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Vintage on Perlon

Messing about with straps. Not sure it worked but whatever. 
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Moss Green

Not enough AnOrdains here so here's mine. This is one of the more subtle Model 2s. When I broke it by hammering fence posts while wearing it, AnOrdain...
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