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Expensive Watches with movements that don’t match

Just looking at an article now online about the new Purple Wild One. I noticed some time ago now that Norquain had stopped using the Kenissi calibres and started instead using a pretty standard SW200. But their pricing is the same. Otherwise, this appe…

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Trading to the side rather than up or down

So last year I bought the Tudor Monochrome. Lovely watch, but I am finding I don’t wear it all that much. Now when trading watches with a dealer obviously they need to make money so I’m looking at a cross trade. My 2024 in immaculate condition for a si…

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Rolex Firsts …

Rolex “Firsts” that they have marketed. Yes I’m a Rolex fan and own a few. But … and you may be aware of more.

First automatic watch

First waterproof watch

First dive watch

First GMT watch

First watch on Everest

First HRV Watch

First date wind…

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Breitling B31 on custom wheels

The new Top Time B31 on a custom strap from @seventhcreation. I bought this on the bracelet and had this one made up to look like the OEM (but better IMO). Also went with a take on the Breitling yellow variation on the back and through the front.

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