Any suggestions other than leaving it out to dry? Hairdryer? Compressor?
Continue readingNew and only GMT
Been searching for one of these for some time as I wanted a Timex in the collection, I love black/white/yellow watches, and 24hr bezels.
Now to see if this satisfies the tickle to get a Tudor BB Pro.
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Continue readingWatches You’ve Gifted – Share Them
My older brother visited recently. He is the type of older brother that a younger brother wishes to have. Last thanksgiving I bought a Seiko 7548-700F from an old clock shop in Utah. Took it to my watch guy and had a new stem and crown installed and a general cleaning done.
My brother introduced me to watches and now he, his son and I have a weekly text-off regarding mods, buys, and wants.
So the night before he left I gave him an early Bday present. It now has a blue silicone band but i…
Continue readingMy brother introduced me to watches and now he, his son and I have a weekly text-off regarding mods, buys, and wants.
So the night before he left I gave him an early Bday present. It now has a blue silicone band but i…
Watch hands – Painting and result
My Epos has an all black dial and black hands. Unless the angle of light was just right I could never tell the time. I read a few posts about painting watch hands. Gathered all the stuff and went to town.
Testors white, yellow and red paint, brushes, …
Continue readingFirst time polishing a case
I bought this old Seiko as it has my initials are on the dial and I love the alpinist look. It lived a life previous to coming to me. But the glass is perfect.
Below is the almost chronological timeline of pictures.
I will not be working for Grand Se…
Continue readingDIY – Hide my watches while on a trip
I have a nephew that lives nearby that has a crazy affinity for watches. He lives on the spectrum, but holds a job, drives and all that fun stuff. But boundaries are not his thing. I came home after work two months ago to find him in my room with all of my watches laid out on my bed. As I walked in he was taking my brand new Longines master off and just tossed it amongst a bunch of other watches.
Continue readingWe can say he’s lucky to still be alive when I saw that. But I’m leaving town for the weekend…
Lets see your Black, Yellow & White dials – Have and Want
WAUNW 03/03/25
Now that we know what everyone is wearing, how about we share what we are NOT wearing?
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Continue readingNew Watch Day – Ultramarine Albatross
Just arrived and its a stunner. I love watches with numbers at 3/6/9/12 and with no date. Once I saw this I could not unsee it and a great deal popped up on a search.
Continue readingWebsite to the watch: https://www.ultramarine-watches.com/product-page/albatros9021
It has an Eterna Cal. 3902A, no date, running the show. I’ve been collecting movements more than brands or design. The finish on this is very nice.
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Help: 9/6 or 9/12 Chronograph watches
I have always loved 3 sub dial chronos. But my eyes aren’t as good so they don’t work so well due to tiny dial size.
Continue readingI’m looking for 2 sub dial chronos with sub dials at the 9&6 or 9&12 position. Examples below.
If you know of any please post. I have tried every imaginable search cue but nothing helps.
