flythk

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Regulators: good idea or not?

I have been interested in regulators and am currently considering adding one to the collection. There are some lovely examples, including the Junghans...
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Celebrating my Wristy 120!

I have been enjoying this community and the diversity of watches, topics, and people on this platform. Can’t believe I‘ve posted 120 WRUW already! Hav...
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Spinnaker appreciation post

After picking up a Spence on sale last week I realized I had inadvertently started a sub-collection of Spinnakers 😀Looking at these three watches, I...
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Recent Comments

flythk
commented on ImNevix's WRUW ·

Beautiful package including dial and bezel from Zelos. Why can’t others get aventurine bezels done?

flythk
commented on flythk's WRUW ·

Thanks! I think you just haven’t seen the right kind of Roman numerals yet…how about these:

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commented on flythk's WRUW ·

Agreed, it really is the best thing Breitling has going. Unique, high quality, and so well designed. Hope you get that GMT version!

flythk
commented on Which holy trinity brand has the best, least expensive mechanical mens watch? ·

The VC is nice but the movement on the time only 56 is not quite as nice as in the rest of their lineup. Additionally, that tiny date window is poorly placed, a compromise required by the movement that I don’t think works at this price point. The Patek is just plain boring to me, but the AP has a unique case construction that is only beginning to be appreciated, imo.

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commented on Introduction plus NWA ·

Great and classy start to a collection. Welcome to the community!

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commented on Help with purchase decision 42 or 38? ·

38mm looks more proportionate to me, but that is subjective. If you are considering a bracelet, I would recommend the 38mm as the bracelet adds visual mass.

flythk
commented on Spinnaker appreciation post ·

I can see preferring the Boettger-it is so unique and special with the “floating indices”. The Fleuss has some Fifty Fathoms vibes (bezel) but is a lot more generic overall. There are some quirky limited editions based on the Fleuss, maybe those would be more interesting.

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NWA: Spinnaker Spence Indigo Blue

Hello Crunchers, presenting my latest impulse purchase… the Spence had appealed to me for a while as it has a clean, no-date dial, and, most important...
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Tropical Vacation Watch showdown!

Which watch or watch/strap combination do you think wins my informal competition for affordable vacation watch?
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Sub-Collection: Ana-Digi

I’ve always liked Ana-digi watches as they are a great way to integrate additional functionality. The Aerospace is a classic and has been around for a...
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Watchmaker’s Workbench DIY

Let’s build a watchmaker’s workbench! I built mine to be 60’’ wide, 25’’ deep, and 38.5’’ high. Any of these measurements can easily be customized dur...
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Tonneau shape meets Tron: Makina Andras_I

I like unconditional case shapes, and this modern piece from a young brand based in the Philippines definitely fit the bill. Very nice execution in te...
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New Arrival: King Seiko LE SPB365

Adding to my collection of fantastic dials and finishing from the Seiko family. The King Seiko line is slept on, in my opinion. I know the movement is...
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Moonswatch tryout - failed.

I heard many times that every watch collector needs to own a Speedmaster at least once. Although Speedies never appealed to me, I decided to use the M...
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