meremortal

Meremortal
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Recent posts

To swap or to keep

As some of you know I love my Blackbay heritage 41, I bought it back in August last year, however, before I could pick it up my AD called me and told...
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What do your open browser tabs say about you?

So I was looking back at my open browser tabs the other day and I realised they were of a theme that I hadn't thought existed. Apparently I'm looking...
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Seeking colour help

Hi guys As some of you know I'm in the process of creating some new watches (some to sell, some as family presents) and I came across a strap colour t...
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Recent Comments

commented on meremortal's WRUW ·

I know right?

commented on meremortal's WRUW ·

It was the gawd awful strap that came with it, it made it washed out and insipid. I had to try a number of straps until I realised that navy blue was what was missing... I'm a LOT happier wearing it now.

commented on To swap or to keep ·

I went to see the new Monochrome. I wasn't impressed at all. No presence, no soul. I'm keeping my original. Happy man.

commented on The only non-sports watch currently in the collection... ·

I absolutely love this watch and it's a very serious contender for "next watch" sgba407.... salivating noises...

commented on meremortal's WRUW ·

The missus wants me to wear my Straum Opphav. She loves the blue dial. Honestly I think I'll wear that for the ceremony and change to my Tudor for the rest of the night. Why stick to one watch!

commented on Loving my Tudor ·

Right there with ya brother!

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commented on What are the most overrated watches for you? ·

I have an skx009 because I needed a dive watch in 1997, I have a tudor blackbay because I felt it was the ultimate GADA and all the rest of my watches I either built myself, or they're microbrands.

I think we all have similar watches, broadly speaking, because we appreciate the finer things and have an eye for quality. If these attributes force us into similar lanes, it's hardly surprising...

More posts

My Studio Underd0g arrived!

I'm delighted to say it's even more beautiful than the photos suggest! An 8 month wait was totally worth it. I've already had two workmates ask where...
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Where it all started

When I was a kid, i was out one day just playing in a field behind our houses when out of the blue I found a watch, just lying in the grass. It was mo...
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SOTC 2023

So after re-igniting my love of watches about two years ago, here's where I stand. Left to right: Homemade Willard, 1997 original SKX009, Straum Oppha...
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Bought my Grail

Well, one of them lol. Delighted with my heritage 41 Black Bay and I'm looking forward to giving a review soon!
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Partner ire...

So I need some advice. How do you guys deal with it when your partner is unhappy with a pending purchase? I've got a deposit down on a Black Bay herit...
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Review Straum Opphav - First impressions

So it finally arrived and I can genuinely say the 2 month wait was worth it. My passion for quality microbrands has been vindicated as this is a truel...

Straum Opphav

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Hi from Ireland

Long time watch lover turned recent watch collector. Wearing my lovely Aquascaphe today. Looking forward to chatting with others who just can't get en...
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