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Tim
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6.50” / 16.51 cm Wrist
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Recent posts

Accuracy nut

This watch has spoiled me. Before, I was more than satisfied with a mechanical watch that ran +/-20 seconds per day (preferring +). Being within 10 se...
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Trading up: how I found myself wearing platinum

The rose gold IWC Caliber 89 was my first “big” watch purchase. Prior to it, I’d only ever bought online and had never spent more than $500 on a singl...
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Club 3-6-9

Been seeing a lot more Explorer photos and discussions on here, so figured we should have our own hangout. Welcome one and all to Club 3-6-9! Feel fre...
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Recent Comments

commented on What’s your favorite daily field watch ? ·
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commented on Seiko diver bracelet adjustment ·

I bought a Marinemaster adjustable clasp for mine and the fit is great. Not only does it get rid of the fold-out dive extension, but the ratcheting extension in the MM clasp acts like on-the-fly micro adjust!

commented on Jupiter by way of Netherlands ·

I’ve been to that brewery! Cheers!

commented on What is your favorite Rolex reference of all time? ·

Came here to post this! Slightly more realistic answers would include the 1016 and 16710BLRO.

commented on Brown Dials ·
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commented on Rolex Chronergy vs Omega Coaxial - real world out of box precision? ·

Funny, I just posted about the accuracy of the 3230 in my Rolex Explorer. I love nerding out on this kind of stuff (even when it makes my head hurt a little). My understanding is that the biggest benefit of the co-axial is the lack of friction, and therefore longer service intervals. So I would guess that brand new, out of the box the Rolex movements would win. But 10 or 15 years down the line? That could very well be Omega’s time to shine.

commented on Why is the Explorer "the tool watch" while the Oyster Perpetual is just "the entry level model"? ·

I believe you used to be able to order the Explorer with “special oils” that withstood greater temperature fluctuations, and could survive the extreme cold of mountain climbing. Today’s technology means that, like the Milguass, there’s little separation between it and the regular OP. But if you’re like me, then that 3/6/9 is well worth the price of admission.

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This is getting out of hand

Found during a recent eBay browse, this IWC dress auto re-dialed in Tiffany blue. Get out of here!
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Swiss Made Elgin info?

Anyone know anything about these post-American, Swiss Made Elgins? I just received this watch from my girlfriend’s family - it was her grandfather’s,...
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A Week On The Wrist: my Rolex Explorer 124270

I’ve long been smitten with the 36mm Explorer, and specifically the revered reference 1016. Knowing my budget would never allow for one of those, I ev...
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