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New Military watch from Thorn…. What? Why?

What am I missing here?
Why would anyone want something sticking out from the back of a watch?

Etching or tool grooves with s…

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Share your yellow dials

I'm re-watching the incredible "Utopia" on Tubi and realised I'm wearing my 'Utopia' yellow Monster.
Not the most common colour for dials.

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Does anyone have the new Heimdallr Godzilla ‘GS Monster’ on the SS bracelet?

Hi all,
I'd like to get the bracelet for my red Godzilla. But the ad's for the new Heimdallr are all a bit confusing.
The lug width on my watch is 22mm.
The new version of this watch with new dials is being listed by some at 20mm lug width.

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Affordable watches with lumed date wheels. Show them off! (and Days!)

Got a lumed complication?

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The oldest Kinetic movement you have that’s still going strong

I've never bought a watch with a kinetic movement, but now that they've been around for several decades, I find myself wondering about the longevity of the technology.

Do they have any problems long term? Do you have one thats been going str…

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Decisions, Decisions! Seiko 5 special Edition SKX Rally or Heimdallr Clone?

A while back, I was looking at this:

I look at a lot of watches and at the time I thought that Seiko could at least choose a…

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Are AliExpress brands ‘micro brands’?

When I think of a micro brand I think very small production, hand assembly and the like.

Do you think that AliExpress brands fall into the micro brand category?

If so, where does the line fall?
I am not aware of any production figures for any of thes…

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Is something going on with movements in WM Welly Merck watches?

As you might have seen I recently ordered a Green WM Diver from our favourite source.
I'm hoping to be impressed with it as I already have several of WM's other offerings in my sights.

One is the WM189M (continuing my love affair with orange…

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less popular Aliexpress brands that are worth checking out

When we move past the usual suspects: Addiesdive, Steeldive, Tandorio, San Martin etc…..

What about the brands that don't get as much attention?
Any that you own that you'd recommend?

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Straps for your Serica 5303 homage… or suitable bracelets?

Just wondered whay you guys are pairing with your Serica Homages?

Have you found a nice strap? Or if you bought in on a rubber, have ayou found a better replacement or a nice bracelet to go with it?

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