Hi all, I just picked up a new BB58 Blue from my local boutique over the weekend. I’ve noticed when looking at the watch that, unlike the hands and indices that are clearly white in color, the bezel lume pip is more yellowish in color.

For BB58 Blue o...

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I have a smaller wrist (which means I prefer a 8.5-9 inch long single pass) and don’t like strap end overhang or tucking the end back into the keeper. For traditional nylon straps, I can get good results cutting and melting the ends. But that doesn’t w...

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I decided to pick up a new SPB453 this past weekend and thought it would create a fun memory to get it at Seiko ‘HQS’, i.e. Seiko House Ginza. Realizing that Seiko is infamous for bezel misalignment, I brought along my reading glasses to ensure that I ...

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Looking to trade my less than 2 month old Omega Aqua Terra 220.13.38.20.02.001 with 5 years of international warranty for a Black Bay 58 Blue. Reason for the trade: thought I’d try something different than a diver but a diver is what I want.

The watch...

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Hello all, I’m looking at a Mark XX right now and trying to decide the best approach for my purchase. What are your thoughts on the following:

Buy new from a grey market dealer

or…

Buy used from an individual who has proof of purchase and warranty c...

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I’m very interested in the Black Bay and have been researching to determine which model will work best for me. I was intrigued by the idea of the BB54 since I appreciate smaller watches and was encouraged by reviews that indicated it wears larger than ...

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I continue to narrow my specs/parameters for watch purchases. One of the primary requirements is hands that are fully white, i.e. painted white outline with white lume (e.g. Speedmaster) or entirely covered with white lume (e.g. Damasko sword hands). I...

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I’m looking for a Scurfa D1 titanium black dial or M.S.22. Preferably BNIB but willing to consider LNIB (essentially unworn) as well. Happy to pay a reasonable premium over MSRP depending on condition of watch. I will not lowball you. Thank you.

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