I am selling this SKX007 which I bought new in 2018 and has a 2017 serial number. The movement has been upgraded to an NH36 which adds hacking and hand winding, along with an English/Kanji day wheel. It also has a signed crown. Correct original parts a…
Continue readingA peek inside a PreciDrive movement
I got bored so I had a look inside my Tissot Seastar with F05.412 PreciDrive movement.
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Continue readingThe (unofficial, unsanctioned, unauthorized) Lorier thread
I've become a bit obsessed with this microbrand lately. Something about their uncompromising attitude around vintage inspired elements and consistent design language I find really appealing. I now have four of them and they form the backbone of my…
Continue readingTeddy breaks down watchmaking in 2025
Somehow Teddy managed to squeeze a comprehensive summary of how watchmaking works today along with many brand examples in less than a half hour. If you’re interested in concepts like in-house, manufacture, ebauche suppliers, industrial vs. high horology, and what T0 thru T3 refers to, then this is definitely worth a watch.
Continue readingUS import duties and exemptions
I’m not trying to start a political debate. I just want the facts of what is happening right now. Lots of confusing changes going on and it’s hard to decipher what is correct and how it applies to buying watches from overseas.
Continue readingAs I understand it, the $800 de minimis exemption on imports is no longer in effect. Is that just on imports from China/HK, or does that apply across the board (EU, JP, CH)? Or did that also get put on hold yesterday?
One of my rules for keeping my collecting…
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