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Fixed bezel removal

There are many videos out there, and stories from watchmakers, about at least starting the removal of a fixed bezel, on any watch, by inserting a razor. But my question is, why is adding a bit of lubrication to the blade never mentioned. Wouldn’t this …

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Question on the new Ed White bracelet….

I have my eye on a new Ed White, but I live in an area where there are dramatic swings in both relative humidity and temperature.

In the past, with the older, typical Omega bracelets, this has never been a problem because of the multiple adjustment op…

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Some optimistic news…

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Tom Lehrer, 97

For those old enough to remember, Tom was an unparalleled, BRILLIANT satirist, and his album, below, is unbelievably clever, with absolutely no duds and each song, a gem. A one of a kind.

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Current opinions on Nomos…

There was a thread about this company years ago, consensus was mostly positive.

Just curious now, seven years later, what people’s impression of the brand are. Thanks.

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