gobstopper

Mike
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Calgary, AB, Canada
6.30” / 16.00 cm Wrist
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Recent posts

True or False? You can dress up a tool watch, but you can’t dress down a dress watch.

We have so many examples of a tool watch working in dressy settings. I have come across basically no examples of dress watches working the opposite way. Even suggestions on forums (like a GS quartz on...
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On the wrist comparison: JLC vs Longines

Recently I had a chance to try on a Polaris. I was interested because they hover near Rolex for the submariner, and represent a “High Horology” brand....
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Cartier Santos Skeleton

On a work trip with a conference venue next to a Cartier showroom, I was able to try on a watch I never thought I would even see in the metal. One of...
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Recent Comments

commented on NWA - Christopher Ward C63 Valour 🚨 ·

The dial has a lot of depth! Thanks for the pictures

commented on New watch purchase - thoughts on how to decide? ·

But i also agree the Formex looks like a match

commented on New watch purchase - thoughts on how to decide? ·

FEARS all the way

commented on My humble collection ·

Great collection like the variety here

commented on NWA: My one purchase for 2024... ·

Top pick. Lifelong watch

commented on Ophion over a Breitling B01 Navitimer? ·

Love that movement

commented on A chronometer under $1K ·

Mido was one of the chronographs supplied to the RCAF

More posts

Second Mechanical Watch?

I have been enjoying the world of watches for about 8 months. Enjoying my Seiko 5, but also considering a level up purchase. I have been narrowing thi...
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Seiko 5 from eBay for 35$ CAD

Had been browsing the pdf catalogs of Seiko and ended up looking on eBay. Couldn’t find this model, but at the price thought “why not”. Assumed franke...
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Farer CAYLEY AZUL

Recently got to handle this Farer watch. Having looked at this one online I noticed there is relatively little review content. Looks big, wears small...
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Simple Green G Shock Clean Up

@Dsoeer Thanks for the recommendation using Simple Green worked well, no issues with printed portions and cleaned up most of the discoloured parts. Th...
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Cleaning a soft G shock strap?

My wife has a Gshock GMA-B800, and unlike the painted surface of most Gshocks, it has a vinyl eraser feel. Does anyone have any experience or recommen...
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