Looking for an interesting analog alarm clock

Crew, In an effort to spend less time on my phone, I’m looking for an alarm clock so that I can leave my phone in the other room.

I like watches, obviously, so it seems a shame to put some hunk of glowing cheap plastic on my nightstand. What should I be looking for? Brands? Search terms? Sources?

I’m drawn to older stuff like the Oris below, but I’m open to other options like the “flip” alarm clocks, etc.

Thanks in advance!

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Watch accessories storage?

As I’ve picked up a few watches lately (and you’ll remember that I was the guy who was going to join WUS to research and purchase ONE watch…), I’ve noticed that I’ve also accumulated a bunch of other stuff.

The watches are stored in a self-limiting 5- watch box that enjoy using, but I don’t have a good system for straps, tools, extra spring bars, etc.

Anybody got any suggestions? My watch box is made by Wolf, and I like it, but I feel like adding a similar jewelry- type box just for a…

Watch accessories storage?

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Should I watch shop while in Europe this summer (affordables)?

I’ll be in Europe this summer– exact itinerary TBD– and I’m wondering if I should shop around while I’m there. I won’t be making any major purchases (well, I do want to check out the BB58 Bronze at the boutique in Barcelona, but I highly doubt I’ll take the plunge), but I wouldn’t mind putting eyeballs on some affordables that are on my list that I’ve never seen in the metal. Two that come to mind are the CWC G10 and the Seiko SKX013 (which I know is discontinued).

I’m not looking for the…

Should I watch shop while in Europe this summer (affordables)?

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What to do with vintage ladies’ Benrus Ultradeep “Devil Diver”?

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I stumbled upon this Benrus Ultradeep and couldn’t say no despite having no immediate use for it– we’ve all been there.

It’s in great shape aside from the obvious missing bezel; it’s also in need of regulation as it runs fast.

It’s tiny, approx 25mm. That’s a 14mm Nato I jammed in there, but lugs are probably 13mm.

What do I do with it?

I’d like to track down a bezel, which will be tough. That said, it’s not important to me…

What to do with vintage ladies’ Benrus Ultradeep “Devil Diver”?

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Should I work on my Seiko SNK809 myself or no?

So I’ve got an old SNK809. I’ll probably never get rid of it, as it was my entry into the world of automatics and I just kinda like it.

A while back, it took a header onto the locker room floor and got really rattle-y, even more rattle-y than is typical for a watch that normally sounds like a manual coffee grinder. Via the display back, I’ve determined that a loose rotor seems to be the problem.

I’m considering attempting the repair myself. I’m pretty handy after numerous home…

Should I work on my Seiko SNK809 myself or no?

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Real-World Experience: Solid Buckles vs. Spring Bar on NATO?

Apologies if this is beating a dead horse (err… shell cordovan strap…see what I did there?), but I’m way down the rabbit hole here on a simple buckle. I’ve seen a few related posts, but no “this happened to me” stories.

My questions are these:

Has anyone ever had any honest, real-world experience with a springbar failing on a NATO buckle resulting in loss?

OR

Has anyone ever been injured/potentially injured a result of a strap/bracelet being caught on another object…

Real-World Experience: Solid Buckles vs. Spring Bar on NATO?

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