A customer at my leather shop wanted me to replicate her favorite belt.
I warned her that mine would be of much better quality.
Here is her “genuine leather” belt.
And the new belt, cut from a double shoulder…
Continue readingBronze Watches – Post Them as they age.
I am a few years late to the bronze. Here is mine, brand spankin’ new. Will post updates as it ages.
Post yours, or some cool ones you’ve seen.
The tropic style Baltic strap made the buckle look and feel wonky. The bro…
Continue readingPost Cars That Remind Us of Watches or Vice Versa
There are several, and depending on your location in the world, model names vary. Throw in trucks, MCs and other vessels, planes, trains or spaceships if you like… associate by name or just because of your own experience.
Continue readingCheese Curd Sensation While Winding FOIS.
I am wearing my FOIS today.
Last week when I wore it the crown worked well but I was getting a squeaky sensation while winding it.
Reminiscent of eating cheese curds many years ago when carefree and with younger arteries.
Same sensation this week. W…
Continue readingAntique/Thrift Store Finds
Nice kind of busy today. I popped in to say Hi! to Archer. Then it was off to meet an old friend for lunch but he was late, so I did a lap at the nearby antique market.
A watch. Nothing fancy but for $8 I have a nice strap.
I am always …
Continue readingMy Unusual Watch – The Jardur Seatimer
I bought this little watch in the late winter 2020. It had been featured in the now defunct “Bring A Loupe” article on Hodinkee.
The seller was Mr. Jonathan Krovitz and I had never dealt with him before. He was excellent and I hope to do business wit…
Continue readingMy First Magnetized Watch
I decided to leave the usual wallet and phone behind for an outdoor wedding this past weekend.
I brought only my driver’s license, VISA and some cash.
I used my Gruen pocket watch and wallet.
Just before the ceremony, the g…
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