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IWC in its natural habitat….inside a race car!

Took the IWC Lake Tahoe out for its first proper spin in the GT4 RS yesterday. Seattle actually gave us some sun, so I took full advantage.
I’m really having a hard time taking this thing off. It shouldn’t work—it’s oversized, it’s just black and white…

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Her First Mechanical Watch!

My wife turned 40 yesterday, and it was finally time to upgrade her from the Apple Watch to a proper timepiece. Granted, she’s been rocking a John Mayer G-Shock, which is undeniably cool—but this milestone called for something special.
About a month ag…

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[T]Rump Watch Debacle

This is maybe one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen. You need to watch the local news clip that is in this linked story.

Ming story short, these people were more ashamed and upset that the “T” was missing on the dial, as opposed to paying $650 fo…

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Serendipity meets YOLO. First IWC!

After selling my Tag Heuer Grand Carrera and Doxa Sub 200, the empty slots in my winder were just sitting there… mocking me. My goal’s always been to build a collection of mid-tier luxury bangers—each with different complications and a little personali…

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Took Snoopy for a rocket ride 🚀🏎️💨

I hear Snoopy likes to go to the moon. I helped him out and took him for a ride in my rocket ship on track day. And yeah, the chronometer and tachymeter were definitely used in place of digital devices to track distance traveled and lap times…[insert s…

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So Long Doxa, You Were Swell

I’ve only been in this hobby for about 2.5 years, and—as many of you know—it’s a serious rabbit hole. My first luxury piece (and still one of my favorites) was the PAM1085. A few months after picking that up, I started looking at what else was out ther…

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Japanese finesse. German fury. 🇯🇵 🇩🇪

Sure, they may have lost the war—but when it comes to making precision instruments, Japan and Germany are in a league of their own. Watches, cars, medical devices—you name it. Everything they design is meticulous, thoughtful, and built to exacting stan…

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Sold a TAG, Now I’ve Got a Spot to Fill — What Should Be Next?

Alright, watch fam—need your help filling a spot in the collection.

I recently sold my Tag that never really clicked with …

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Track Days and Doxas

Track days & Doxas — two of my favorite things.When the sun’s out, the Sub 200 Professional comes out to play.
It’s not the most expensive watch I own, but it’s one of the most fun. I love what Doxa stands for — the heritage, the design, the connec…

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Seattle Sunshine and Skyline Skeletons

The face your wife makes when she knows you’re taking watch photos for your social media groups.

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