WatchBee

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Chrono 24 and VAT

I’m contemplating a purchase on Chrono 24 from a trade seller in Germany, for import into the UK. It is clear from the listing, and the seller has con...
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commented on WatchBee's WRUW ·

They are an offshoot of the Wempe jewellery chain - originally from Hamburg, but with stores in the major cities in Germany (and New York). They used to have a store in London, but unfortunately closed it just as I was getting into watches. I think they have a number of models which are pleasing to the eye - usually on the classic/simple side. They are manufactured in Glashütte to (German) chronometer spec.

I managed to pick up this one pre-owned.

commented on Taking my first trip to England ·

I agree with (most of) the above. Watch crime in London is totally overhyped. I live on the outskirts and travel in twice a week. Unless it’s a Rolex, then you don’t need to worry (even then, my friend at work lives in Central London and wears a gold datejust daily, without a care).

If you’re into Seiko, then definitely visit the Grand Seiko boutique on Bond Street. They have GS downstairs and all the Seiko range upstairs. They’ve been very welcoming and helpful both times that I’ve been in there.

commented on Blue watches - let's see 'em! ·
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commented on Selecting and collecting ·

I remember going to an FA Cup quarter-final game between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield with my dad in 1989. Bees were then in third division - we lost 4 - 0! The trip and the journey up on the coach has stuck with me though!

commented on Selecting and collecting ·

In the interests of balance, here’s the (FFP-compliant) budget version:

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Some of us didn’t get to choose our teams. Wouldn’t have it any other way, though!

commented on Save the date! ·

I think it’s a typo. He surely meant an lacrostic poem. You know, a bit like Quidditch:

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commented on Chrono 24 and VAT ·

I know. I normally filter out all the other countries, and I think Chrono 24 could be better at enabling you to do this (eg on the personal feed). However, there’s some brands for which there are very few available locally.

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Some thoughts on a strap change

This is my Mühle Glashütte Teutonia IV Bluemoon. With its midnight blue dial, polished hands and applied indices, and moonphase, I bought it to be my...
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