opifan

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Introduction Post

Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. I just joined the site and have been enjoying seeing everyone’s watch collections and posts.  I’ve been sl...
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commented on Cartier tank must or dumont? ·

Tank for me, but you can’t go wrong with either choice.

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commented on Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch. What's your favorite version? ·
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I actually just had mine on a similar green leather strap but recently put it back on the bracelet.

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commented on opifan's WRUW ·

It’s a great watch! You have a very nice collection! 

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commented on Strap for Seagull 1963 ·
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I saw this picture online and thought it looked pretty sharp. 

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commented on Smaller watches ·

I love smaller watches too. I was used to wearing slightly larger watches (40 mm) so when I got an Explorer it felt too small initially, but now it’s my favourite watch to wear most days. 

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commented on Face behind the Name ·
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Only picture I could find with a watch in it. 

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commented on Perspective on the spring drive movement ·

I’d define it more as an amazing horological achievement rather than an advancement in accurate time-keeping. The value is primarily aesthetic - there’s just something incredibly cool about a mechanically powered movement with quartz accuracy. With perfectly accurate time-keeping available from an iPhone or apple watch, you could argue that any innovation in mechanical watches is inherently “pointless“ but it’s kind of comparing apples (no pun intended) to oranges. 

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