Casio Corner

Greetings all. I recently bought a Casio G-Shock ref G5600UE-1DR as a daily beater, particularly for when I’m travelling through the less salubrious parts of the world.

It’s the first Casio I’ve ever owned and I was quite impressed with the features which make it such a good travel companion. Rugged. Solar Charging. Ability to track multiple timezones. It’s relieved my GMT itch completely 😁

Like all watch enthusiasts, it’s now got me researching the history of these watches…

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Anyone else collect militaria? (including watches)

Greetings all.
I was wondering if anyone else here on OF also has a keen interest in military history and are into collecting militaria as well given that we are a community of watch enthusiasts and collectors. One of the things I like about militaria is that it is incredibly diverse and can include items like medals, uniforms, weapons, field gear and yes, watches.

What interests me most is how function influences form. Which kinda explains why I’m also mostly a tool watch person and love…

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Non Tachymètre Speedmaster Bezels: Are There Any Out There?

Greetings all. I was perusing my copy of Moonwatch Only which my wife gave me for Christmas and noted that it was possible to get a Speedmaster with an alternative bezel as a factory fitted option from as early as 1960. The ones mentioned in the book are the pulsometer, telemeter and decimal bezels. These bezels seem pretty rare as I’ve yet to see one in the wild. So, I was wondering if anyone on this forum has a Speedmaster with one of these alternative bezels. Thanks in advance for your…

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The Aviators Thread

Greetings all and hope everyone is in good health.
I’m hoping to start a thread here for aviation enthusiasts and pilots who also happen to be into watches (like me) 😀
A place to shoot the breeze on all things aviation related and to share stories and pics. To me, the world of aviation and watches have always been inextricably linked so I thought it fitting to create a thread which brings these two areas of interest together.

I’ve always been into planes and flying since I was a child, and…

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