FSO: NH34 GMT mod build, 36mm bronze case, in Sinn 556A / 856 UTC style.
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 …
Continue readingFSO: Dagaz Thunderbolt
Dagaz Thunderbolt for sale.
Fantastic mid-size field/pilot watch. It has about the smoothest crown action you'll find…
Continue readingFSO: Seiko 5 SRPK17 ltd ed JDM specs
Seiko 5 SRPK17 / 4R36-13Z2 Limited Edition, JDM model.
This is in decent used, but worn, condition. Check pix – there are scuffs as note…
Continue readingBoderry auto chrono & 9075 GMT KS deals
Boderry launched a Kickstarter campaign for a couple real interesing watches…
Boderry auto chrono & 9075 GMT KS deals
Continue readingWatch you should like, but no
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:
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Continue readingSeiko 6n43 quartz movement – stupid question
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 i…
Continue readingUnpopular Opinions: You can’t have both
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.
Continue readingFrom my experience as a bicycle mechanic, I see the same thing regarding watchmakers and service costs, here.
So, You Can’t Have Both:
You can’t bemoan the decline of skilled watchmakers and also complain about the cost of decent service.
I bet there are more. Whatcha got?
Heimdallr Orange Gen 2 Monster copy
Heimdallr Monster copy/homage. On generic silicone strap. No box.
Edit: running at an avg timegrapher reading in 6 positions -3 …
Continue readingBronze pilot/diver mod build
42mm Panerai-ish / pilot mod build based on Steelflier California dial model. Original hands and dial included. NH35 move…
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