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Raphael
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Recent posts

NWA!! Longines Spirit 37mm

Yesterday, i picked up this Spirit 37 like new from a local seller for a good price. I have been searching/researching for a 3-hander for over a year...
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Grad/Birthday gift for myself suggestions?

Coming up this month will be my 20th birthday, as well as my polytechnic graduation. What better excuse to buy myself a watch to celebrate? I have bee...
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Freshened up my old Seiko 5!

Recently i have been enjoy my neo-vintage Seiko 5 on the wrist due to its compact dimensions (35mm on a 17cm wrist). The scratches on the crystal didn...
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Recent Comments

commented on Tale of two GMTs ·

One of my fav rolexes. Enjoy and wear it in good health!

commented on Any favorite type of bracelet? ·

Oyster for sporty and jubilee for dressy! But i have been liking mesh alot lately, but these 2 are simply more iconic to ignore.

commented on Show me your Seiko 5's! ·

Here is my neo-vintage seiko 5 on a delugs strap. Looks more dressy but i love wearing it casually

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commented on Grail watch achieved: Rolex Submariner 16610LV "Kermit" ·

Love to see collectors saving for their grail and not settling for less than what they want. Congratulations and wear it in good health!

commented on Post Your blue dail favorites… Fam!! ·

Newly acquired Spirit 37mm in Blue!!

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commented on Lots of cheapies-mid ranger, or few higher-mid watches? ·

Haha agreed! Its dangerous to be browsing WC and reddit for too long!

commented on Lots of cheapies-mid ranger, or few higher-mid watches? ·

I have been collecting for about 4 years, and i only have 6 watches, and only 3 of them are more "expensive" than the others (casios/gshock)

I firmly believe that personally in my collection journey, its a marathon, not a race. I enjoy wearing what i have currently, while at the same time research and learn more about my tastes as time goes by. I was extremely close to pulling the trigger multiple times on impulse, with cheaper watches like a Presage/Vostok/Seiko 5/hamilton khaki/tissot le loc. But when i look back at the listings i saved, i realised that my tastes have changed over the years and i probably would not wear/enjoy that watch now. This is why i try to limit myself to 1 watch a year (excluding casios/gshocks), to really force myself to research and consider other watches, and not make any impulse purchases that may give me buyers remorse in the end.l

More posts

Changing out my GShock battery

Yesterday i took out my gshock that has been dead since the start of the year, and decided to just start play around with it since i had some watch to...
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Watch catalogues!

I first got into watches at the peak of lockdown, and that meant i couldnt go into stores and check out watches in person. I then found out that alot...
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What do you think is the best looking movement of all time?

Movements are one of the most romantic aspects of a watch. What movement in your opinion is the most beautiful of them all?
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Show me your most & least expensive watch!

Something i love about the watch collecting community is the appreciation of both budget and luxury watches. That being said, i think it would be inte...
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Do you guys wear your watch at home?

Personally, i only wear my watches when im going out, and put them back in the box when im back home. So much so when i was wearing it around the house for fun the other day my mom asked where i was h...
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Double sided AR coating, yay or nay?

Some watches, like the Spirit 37mm have double sided AR coating on the crystals, which on one hand virtually removes any glare, but on another hand makes it easier to scratch the crystal. So i want to...
156 votes ·
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Must have accesories for your watch?

What are some accsories that you think are good to have as a watch collector? Personally, i have a digital vernier caliper that i use to make my own m...
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