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Devon
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Recent posts

Unconscious/accidental Substitutions?

So I was reflecting on watches (as I'm often want to do) on a run this morning, and I realized something. A few times that I can think of over the last year I’ve bought a cheap watch on a whim that ha...
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Suggestions for Crowns on the left?

I've had a few watches come and go over the years. Not as many as some of you weirdos, but closing in on triple digits. Not being the brightest bulb,...
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Beater Watches?

Hi All. After 20 years, I'm still confused by the concept of "beater" watches. While you're unlikely to wear your Charming Bird to run a jackhammer, most of what we buy should be more than capable of...
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Recent Comments

commented on Which watch brand currently represents the best value? ·

My vote goes to Orient, even though I don't really like their designs.

Is my Seadweller nicer than a Mako? Sure.

Is it 50x as nice? Nope. Probably not 5x...

commented on How Do You Organize Your Watchbox? ·
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Organize?

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Anyone who has bought a watch since they first read any bit of watch media, including forums, has been influenced to some degree.

commented on A true affordable 5 watch collection. ·

Nice choices!

Forced to make a change, I think I'd drop to 3 watches, combining the Timex, Pagani, and Marlin into a Scurfa.

commented on Which type of band do you prefer??? ·

anything but bracelets

commented on What Three Watches Would YOU Choose? ·
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commented on Polishmadman's WRUW ·

I love it!

Used to be they couldn't give these away, now it looks like they're worth a bundle.

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More posts

Am I who I thought I was?

For years I've been saying "don't buy a lot of new cheap watches; buy 1 or 2 preowned nicer ones", but my last 7 or 8 have all been new and < $1k....
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Podcasts?

Rant and a question. I’ve been a voracious consumer of watch-related podcasts for the last 7 or 8 years, but I’m having some trouble finding content t...
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Experience with ZRC Grands Fonds?

Having come to the conclusion that not having a 3:00 crown is now my primary watch criteria, I'm looking at a few options. Some, like the Sinn U50 and...
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