rdbuchmann

Uncle Ryan
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San Diego, CA, USA
6.75” / 17.15 cm Wrist
Psychotherapist
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For those of you sporting watches with bracelets, what is your technique for cleaning the watchband?

Not a big fan of wrist cheese and DNA in my watch bands. It can trigger an immune response in my skin, then I can't wear a watch while it heals. How do you clean your bracelets? Comment below on how o...
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What have you done with your vast collection of watch boxes?

Some of those boxes make lovely shelf displays, so I can't just bin them! What have you done with your empty watch boxes? I did some vacuuming of the...
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Bright lume recommendation?

Can anyone recommend a QUARTZ watch with lume so effin' bright that I have to cover up the watch in a darkened theater, and when doing so I can feel h...
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Recent Comments

commented on For those of you sporting watches with bracelets, what is your technique for cleaning the watchband? ·

I use an ultrasonic cleaner. Just make sure you use a strap stand to keep the watch above the surface of the water. Not sure of the effect an ultrasonic cleaner has on a submerged watch, and I don't wanna test it out on one of my watches.

commented on For those of you sporting watches with bracelets, what is your technique for cleaning the watchband? ·

For a genuine leather strap, coat the underside with neatsfoot or mink oil. Don't treat the topside, as the treatment will darken the leather. Once the oil penetrates, it protects against sweat, salt, and oil from your skin from drying and cracking the leather. You may also wish to treat the leather tops with leather conditioner. It will soften the leather and add years to the strap.

commented on Glycine × Invicta 5 element?! ·

Absolutely LOVE the look. The brand? Not so much... An easy build if you're into modding

commented on Fresh off the Bench: My first StealthYacht-Master ·

Where do you source your parts?

commented on What's The Least You'd Spend On A Watch? ·

A watch that inexpensive with a metal case I would be hesitant to wear because it might give me a rash.

commented on What's The Least You'd Spend On A Watch? ·

A resin digital Casio for my gym bag may exact a staggering $20, but it meets the need, and will never get lost or stolen.

commented on What Price Range Do Most Of Your Watch Purchases Fall Into? ·

Option 3. A watch costing over $1000 leans more toward a piece of jewelry than a timekeeping device. I try to stay south of $500.

More posts

Time for some STRAP CHAT! Which watch strap is your favorite?

Which kind of watch strap is do you find most comfortable or is your typical go to? Feel free to add your WHY in the comments!
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Which watch completes your look and brings you joy?

There's an old song sung by Tony Bennett from the album "Steppin' Out" in which he describes the sense of uplift that comes from by simply putting a s...
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Which watch movement type is your go-to preference: quartz or mechanical?

Mechanical movements are engineering marvels at a microscopic level, traditional in their operation, but often more expensive and requiring regular servicing. Quartz movements are crazy accurate, much...
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Is it okay to love Timex watches?

What is up with me and Timex watches? I love them! I love looking at them, wearing them, showing them off. Someone may look at it and say, "Dude, it's...
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Does your spouse support your watch habit?

Do you have a secret drawer, panel, or safe where you store your watch collection? Do you maintain a separate credit card or account that you use excl...
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How much is "too much?"

Timekeeping today is ubiquitous. Clocks are everywhere, as are smartphones, so tracking time of day can easily be accomplished without a watch. But if...
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Would you feel confident that the Rolex you bought on Amazon was genuine?

Rolexes are the most counterfeited watches in the world. Some of the copies are impressive. Do you think Rolexes bought on Amazon could be trusted to...
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