This is a mod build from parts, probably leftover parts from other watches I also used for parts.

Komandirskie 211 series case, which has been de-chromed and is now developing patina.
2414 movement, which is hand-wind, non-hacking, no quickset date.
315 Amphibia dial, so the text at 6 which says 31 [jewels] & [Automatic (I think…)]? It's a lie. Dial is from an Amphibia automatic model probably with 2415/16 movement.
Aftermarket cathedral hands are…

Vostok Komandirski brass case mod "211315" hand wind

Very uncommon brand and model line around here or in general. Dating from the early 00s, Epos's Bellagio line encompassed a number of configurations. This is even less common than most of them.

While this obviously stands out visually, the real star is the movement, an ETA 2892-2 with Soprod TT651 big date / small seconds module. Currently running at about -6 spd. I…

FS: Epos Bellagio 3291 tonneau, big date, small seconds

I really wish Sinn made a 556A UTC, but since they don't, I had to riff off the 856 UTC and build my own. And if I was going that far, why not bronze, too?

Case is AliX, looking very much like a Tandorio field watch case, so 36mm dia, 46mm L2L, 12mm thick. Screw down crown and caseback, claimed 200m WR. Sapphire crystal with AR and CuSn8 bronze case. Dial and hands are quality, Yobokies items. Chronos QR leather strap with matchy bronze buckle. NH34…

FSO: NH34 GMT mod build, 36mm bronze case, in Sinn 556A / 856 UTC style.

Dagaz Thunderbolt for sale.

Fantastic mid-size field/pilot watch. It has about the smoothest crown action you'll find on any watch sold for less than $800 – like Sinn/Archimede level.

In excellent, used condition – flawless crystal, no deep scratches on case, new(?) strap. Case shows very light scuffs on the bezel, typical with bead blast finish; if quick release strap is not actually new, it sure could pass as.

Comes with kit, as pictured – original…

FSO: Dagaz Thunderbolt

Seiko 5 SRPK17 / 4R36-13Z2 Limited Edition, JDM model.

This is in decent used, but worn, condition. Check pix – there are scuffs as noted on case sides and bracelet clasp. In one pic of the face, it's angled to show a couple scratches in the Hardlex crystal, around 9 and 9:30 or so – the scratches are exaggerated in macros, with the pic taken at worst possible angle; on wrist, unless you're looking for it, you won't notice them.

This…

FSO: Seiko 5 SRPK17 ltd ed JDM specs

Boderry launched a Kickstarter campaign for a couple real interesing watches…

Boderry auto chrono & 9075 GMT KS deals

What's a watch you recently saw and thought, "I should like like that, hits all the right buttons, but somehow… Nope."

Saw this one come up in the " New" feed:

And it is everything I look for in watches like this. Mid-size, arabic cardinal indexes, date, brand name with heritage, Chronometer rated accuracy (when new), on bracelet, interesting case details, that particular type of crownguard…

Like, quite honestly, I could describe…

Watch you should like, but no

Been searching to the best of my abilities, but cannot find service manual, tech drawing or otherwise to answer a really basic question: on a Seiko 6N43 quartz movement, where is the stem release mechanism / how to remove and insert stem?

I can find instruction manuals for owners, but not tech manuals. I mean, I know this is most likely a replace, rather than repair thing, but even so, one would have to remove the existing movement in order to replace it, and that means removing the stem. I…

Seiko 6n43 quartz movement – stupid question

There are certain opinions which really make me shake my head (and probably I am guilty of many) that involve people making self-contradictory statements.

From my experience as a bicycle mechanic, I see the same thing regarding watchmakers and service costs, here.

So, You Can't Have Both:

I bet there are more. Whatcha got?