So, my Tsao Legacy has been behaving curiously – running really fast.
I’ve sent it back three times now, and they’ve overh…
Continue readingSo, my Tsao Legacy has been behaving curiously – running really fast.
I’ve sent it back three times now, and they’ve overh…
Continue readingFolks, many of you know about the Pay It Forward box.
For those who don’t: it’s a box of “hand me downs” that we’ve been circulating for a few years now.
You put your name on the list, and eventually the box gets to you, and you can take some stuf…
Continue readingSo my favorite Tsao Baltimore Legacy recently started acting up. Just started running about 5 minutes fast per day. Which was distressing, as it's my baby.
I dropped it off at Tsao's showroom in Baltimore (you've GOT to go visit if yo…
Continue readingFolks, just got the bad news from my watchmaker, who's been servicing my E. Howard Series 4 model 1905.
The hairspring is verruckt.
It still runs, but it runs fast, and he hasn't been able to reregulate it.
I'm digging online in the …
Continue readingI'm looking to start accumulating some nice watch fobs/chains – didn't know if anybody here knew of any reasonable sources other than the usual "go troll the local antique shops/flea markets" solution.
I'm looking more for som…
Continue readingSo I’m doing the usual thing of “hey, I want a new watch… I know, I’ll sell a couple…”
(We all know the routine)
I’ve done this a couple times now, and I think I’ve only REALLY regretted it once (never should’ve sold my Hammy Khaki King Scuba with th…
Continue readingJust got a message: If you have a car you want to show off and want to talk watches, Tsao Baltimore is hosting a get together in a week or so.
Unfortunately, I couldn't share the link – it has my personal info on it – but drop Tsao a line, and I&…
Continue readingSo, I have a Fauxlex/tudorlex homage that I love dearly. It’s got an 8215 movement and has been a real workhorse for me. Just a great beater.
Recently I noticed when I pull the crown out to set the time, the dial “wiggles” a little (meaning the moveme…
Continue readingPretty cool – they’re going to make a limited run of pieces with steel from the Key Bridge that collapsed.
For all of you getting Judgy about this: they’re donating 100% of the profits to the families of the victims.
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Continue readingWell, after about 3 months, my pocket watch is back in my hands! PJ's in Frederick, MD did a FANTASTIC job of servicing the watch. It required a new winding arbor (or whatever the arbor for the mainspring is) and a healthy deep cleaning – as it …
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