I'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 readingIs it always just a little heart-rending to sell a watch for another watch?
So 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 readingTsao Baltimore – Cars & Coffee event June 6th
Just 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 readingWatch movement “wiggles” when crown pulled out…
So, 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 readingTsao Baltimore making watches with steel from collapsed Key Bridge.
Pretty 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 readingJust got my Waltham Crescent Street serviced at PJ’s Watch Repair!
Well, 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 …
Continue readingFall 2025 SOTC – because it’s been a heck of a year.
Well, I figured it's time to update the State of The Collection. I periodically do this, but this year in particular, it's been an interesting watch collecting year: I won two of the A Blog To Watch giveaways – almost back to back… Which…..
Continue readingFirst Impressions: Rosenbusch Watches “The Quest” RB200
Well, I was the lucky winner of the ABlogToWatch giveaway the other month for a Rosenbusch Watches "The Quest" (Rosenbusch Watches). I've had it for a couple days now, and wanted to give my first impressions of what is just a lovely int…
Continue readingVortic CEO had a stroke – Update from his wife.
I just got this in my inbox, and thought I'd share with my fellow watch hounds:
Dear Vortic Community,
On June 30, my husband and Vortic’s founder, R.T. Custer, suffered a massive stroke while on a business trip to Detroit, Michigan. …
Continue readingFinally! A watch you can eat!
Nothing to see here, just an all chocolate watch…
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