rleiro

Roberto
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Tempus fugit, vita transit

Today, five years ago, my father passed away suddenly. Among his personal things there was a Casio DW5600, which had been a present from me. After his...
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Vostok Amphibia Classic 170963 "Amphibianerai"

This is one of the first watches that joined my collection in 2020 and perhaps one of the most reliable watches I have ever had. Sporty yet elegant en...
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Three reasons why you shouldn't buy the Seiko 5 GMT (Yet)

After much thought, I came to consider three reasons why I haven't bought the new Seiko 5 GMT, and I would like to share them with you.  Price point :...
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Recent Comments

rleiro
commented on Do people care about date wheel color match that much? ·

A color mismatch between the date and the dial is not a deterrent for me, provided that they complement each other nicely. Design and functionality. 

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commented on These new Cocktail Time look insane! ·

Good size, but the cutout dial design is too kitsch. The white dial without the cutout would have been a killer. Also I find the crown too big. 

Not for me, next!

rleiro
commented on Nice to meet you all ·

Welcome aboard!

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commented on Need some help friends... ·

Send it back to the AD. 35 minutes off is way too much. 

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commented on Trying to find a dress-y watch under $1000 ·

Check the Orient Bambino. 

rleiro
commented on Damn you Watch Crunch, you have me doing reviews now ·

I love the video, and many thanks for your review. Just as @Speedy77 mentioned, just a few tweaks for the next one. (Which I am looking forward to seeing soon!).

Sadly, the watch is more a marketing placement than an actual homage to Pan Am. It is big, it looks a bit clunky, and the oversized Pan Am rivets just make it look worse. 

It is a lost opportunity for TIMEX to have made a true Pan Am timepiece. @roberto posted what it actually looked like. Instead, TIMEX issued an IWC-esque watch with logos placed on it. 😕

Sorry for my rant, but the watch frustrated me. My expectations were too high, perhaps. Please, keep posting your reviews.

rleiro
commented on My modded urchin ·
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One of my favorite watches, a Seiko 5 Sports SRPE77K. Mods include a new day wheel, red second hand, knurled bezel and crown, ceramic bezel insert, and a blue AR sapphire crystal. 

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It's beer o'clock somewhere...

Watches, beers and aviation are my passions. Today I took out my modded Orient Kamasu for a chill next to the river Aire in Leeds, and have an icy col...
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First post: Modding an Orient Mako III (Kamasu) RA-AA0003R19B

Hello all. My name is Roberto, and this is my first post. One of my favorite watches in my collection is this Orient Mako III, also known as Kamasu ....
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