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Phil
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The budget Mondaine

Got this wonderful watch as a gift for Xmas. Have to admit I have always loved the Mondaine watches but never got around to getting one. This takes it...
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Strive for accuracy

So one thing I’ve always loved about automatic watches is the ability to keep time with just cogs and springs. I picked up my Orient pilot for under £...
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Thought I would turn to you lovely people in search for my 'grail' watch

Evening all! Long story short, I am yet, to this date, find my 'Grail' Watch. I love the flieger style watches, in particular the Laco/orient pilots w...
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Recent Comments

commented on Thought I would turn to you lovely people in search for my 'grail' watch ·

The IWC is EXACTLY what I am after!!!! Thank you so much!!!!

commented on General Question/curiosity... ·
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So it seems to be averaging out around +0.5s per day 👍🏼

This morning I put it on (left face up overnight) and it gained +8s but reduces as the day goes on! Very very happy!!

commented on General Question/curiosity... ·

All very interesting points! 

Thank you all for your help! This is why I love this site... Full of fellow nerds 😂🍻

commented on General Question/curiosity... ·

Its all very interesting! It was on its side last night as I mentioned below, so it must be the position that it can run the most free. I am going to try it on its back tonight (position I tested it in) and see how that turns out :)

commented on General Question/curiosity... ·

Every day is a school day! I am enjoying learning about all of this.

It was on its side last night, so I could see the time throughout the night, so I think tonight I will keep it face up and see how that pans out!

commented on Chasing accuracy 😂 ·

I can confirm it’s pretty accurate (the app!) just done a time check after several hours and it’s running -1 per day

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commented on Chasing accuracy 😂 ·

After logging the test in Twelve, I can confirm, it’s far more accurate now! 

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General Question/curiosity...

So yesterday, I tweaked my watch to be within 0.1s per day, and it held that accuracy until this morning. I popped my watch on this morning, tested it...
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Chasing accuracy 😂

So I got this Orient Pilot watch a few months back and it’s been consistently around +7s per day. I know this isn’t much but I wanted to do better.   ...
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Hello!

Hello all, New watch collector from London here. Got started properly on buying my first 'adult' watch that isn't a smart watch about 6 months ago. Th...
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