valleykilmers

John
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Dallas, USA
7.50” / 19.05 cm Wrist
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Recent posts

From Online to Real Life

Last week I traveled to San Diego for a work trip. I had a few hours to burn once the flight got in Friday night and I reached out to @Mr.Dee.Bater fo...
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Isotope X Hydrium Watch and Wall clock

If anyone interested, Isotope has a limited release of the Hydrium ‘Will Return’ Red watch and ‘Wall Return’ wall clock. The ‘Will Return’ signs are u...
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Bang-a-Rang - Time to CROW

Our fearless, grumpy, and nonetheless wise @Aurelian has often posted about the reasons WHY we collect/trade/buy watches rather than about WHAT they a...
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Recent Comments

commented on egor.l's WRUW ·

How do you like this after ownership for a while? I’m seriously looking at this model and color, killer combo.

commented on #LadiesWhoCrunch Badge Petition ·

Yup, @WatchCrunch make it happen

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commented on Pondering The Broader Market: An Equity Analyst's Take on Swiss Watch Exports ·

I find your analysis and impressions

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Of note, this will now become my default statement when reviewing MRIs and CTs:

I'm not paid nearly enough to actually venture anything but unsubstantiated opinions, but here goes.

commented on STRAP CHANGE ? ·

Forstner Bands has good metal alternatives for these (bullet, Jubilee, etc).

I like Molequin, Delugs, and Veblenist for good leather and suede options here too. A nice grey or tan would look amazing.

commented on I'm Back With Another Wild Strap Hands-On Review: Longines Mini DolceVita x Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks ·

I quite like this design and don’t mind the color. Very Bulgari Serpenti.

commented on A watch to celebrate an achievement ·

I’ve written about a few of mine that have marked big occasions or achievements like yours. Love these stories and the watch. Well deserved.

commented on Cape Cod polishing | How forgiving is it? ·

Agree with many here, CC pads are great as long as you start slow and with even pressure. Have used on many Seikos and works like a charm as long as you stay away from brushing. I’ve used blue painters tape to isolate brushed areas which can help too.

More posts

If you love something, let it go

I recently added a watch and needed to move one on as I have a strict “one in, one out” self-imposed rule. Crazy, I know. I debated for a few weeks ab...
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JM Strat-O-Timer Review

This was recently added to the collection and I just wanted to make a quick review as I've see a lot of comments, good and bad, about this and other "...

Jack Mason Strat-O-Timer

4.4 Avg. Score
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Scavenger Hunt Swag

I have been buried in diapers and swaddling technique videos on YT recently so I’m not sure how long this has been sitting in the mailbox… but ‘22 Sca...
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Who Is Your Daddy and What Does He Do

@whitesalmon tagged me next in this stupid/awesome game of "Who Is Your Daddy and What Does He Do" (in Arnold voice) Props to @Eris_Goddess_of_Discord...
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Slim Willard is the best Willard

Following in the steps on @WatchYourIntruder , I started quietly stalking the updated SPB313/SPB315 since their release earlier this summer. I’ve alwa...
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So I bought a Tudor. I know, I know... let me explain

I stared using Instagram around 2012, shortly after it was started in 2010, which coincided with my peaking interest in watches. I would watch video a...
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Review of a borrowed watch that lead to a NWA

This process was stared a month or so ago via a post by @Deeperblue asking if anyone would WILLINGLY lend out a watch to a total stranger.  @thekris g...

Casio G-Shock/GW-B5600

4.8 Avg. Score
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