rara_avis

Scott
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Recent posts

I pull the trigger…right?

Got a random Amazon gift card from a client and can get this San Martin SN0139 (sapphire, NH35, 39mm, 200m) for under $100. I’m saving for two watches...
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Springtime Watch Recommendations

This is my world today- a foot on the ground and maybe as much still to come. What's a good watch for shoveling/snow-blowing? Anyone want to lend me a...
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The SRPB21K1 lives!!

This is one of my "will never sell"watches but I haven't been wearing it as often as I like because the original NATO strap has barely fit since I got...
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Recent Comments

commented on How many watches per day? ·

Two at most.

commented on What are your hobbies (aside from watches)? ·

There should be a WRUW for sneakers/shoes/boots…just sayin’

commented on Talk me off the ledge ·

The worn off paint and dings around the bezel just let people know my watch has, “been there and done that” just like it was meant to!

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commented on You can only wear one for the rest of your life ·

Yeah, that's me never wearing a watch again.

commented on What watch would you buy if money wasn’t an issue ·

Tag Heuer Monaco with either the Gulf colors or the blue face with white sub “dials” and red trim. Why? Steve McQueen.

commented on Sellita SW200-1 "sticky" rotor? ·

“Transitioned to smartwatches” is one of the sadder sentences I’ve read in a while.

commented on What’s your go-to outdoor watch? ·

Always and forever.

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More posts

Birth Year Watch

I have decided to begin my quest for a "Birth Year Watch." I would be most interested in something like a Seiko, Bulova, Hamilton, etc. (something wit...
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When your friend understands your problems...

This is a Christmas gift I got two (three?) years ago- handmade/custom made by an artist friend of mine who clearly got tired of hearing me complain a...
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Keeping it minimal...

The watch changes every day (today was the blacked-out Hamilton Khaki), Flowfold wallet (recycled sailcloth), Opinel #6 pocket knife, and a Schaeffer...
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Watch Time Magazine

Any opinions on this publication? Does it only cover high end brands?
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Scuba Guy down!

Broke a spring bar* somewhere between Aviemore and Inverness and stopped in to a jeweler to get a replacement. In and out of the shop in about 90 seco...
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You get the idea…

Less than an hour until kickoff!
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New Bulova Field/Military Automatic

I posted two polls to get some help picking a daily driver for my vacation to Scotland next week and along the way I found this watch and ignored the...
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