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I do my best to avoid asking easy questions, but I also know that I’m terrible at ID’ing movements. I have a watch that I really want to get going again and cannot find a matching movement.
This movement is from pre-WWII Invicta (ro…
Continue readingI have noticed that the "party line" about vintage watches and water resistance is that, even if they are purpose-built for the task, no vintage watch (say 25+years) can ever be trusted to have any water resistance, and to treat them as such….
Continue readingSince I commute by bike and spend a lot of time outside, my watches get subjected to mild shock, sweat, humidity, and the like. I do my best to protect my watches as…
I find that the best way to go about this is to look through catalogues containing my watch and try to work out what designs…
Well dang, I guess my 1967 Seamaster’s bracelet is due to crumble to pieces any day now..
Seriously though, what is the most mileage you have gotten out of a strap? My coworker has worn the same Timex Safari with a braided leather strap for about 8 years now, and it still looks pretty much brand new. I also have a few vintage straps I regularly wear, though…
Of course, where you draw the line on diminishing returns is entirely subjective- I personally place it around $1000 before the the price of a watch begins increasing exponentially relative to the value added.
This makes…
I was very surprised to have stumbled across this new Baltany, a clear “homage” to the 2943/54 Omega Constellation. I was even more suprised not to see many people talking about it. It looks to be a real quality watch, and seems to hit all the design p…
Continue readingAs I continue to tinker with regulating my own watches, I assumed that doing so would not necessarily affect the precision of the watch. That is to say, I have been adjusting the regulating level with the goal of improving accuracy, assuming the precis…
Continue readingNowadays, there is no doubt that watches built to a very high standard can be bought for very little money. Unfortunately, though, it seems that build quality is usually disproportionately weighted by enthusiasts. In my opinion, overall aesthetics and …
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