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Salmon skin straps

I’m starting to see salmon skin straps here and there when I go to collector events. The two-tone patterns you can get on them makes me wonder if it is going to be the next popular exotic leather.

Here is my LIC salmon strap on an IWC Portofino watch…

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Sinn 856 I Blue Bracelet and Canvas Full Kit!

Sinn 856 I blue dial. Fully tegimented. Comes full kit with bracelet, warranty card (2019), inner and outer box and tool. Also includes Sinn grey canvas strap. Serial number marked out in photos. Great condition.
$1,800 shipped CONUS.

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A new digital watch that could appeal to more than 12 million people in 160 countries

I have an idea for a digital watch that could appeal to more than 12 million people in 160 countries. Has anyone reading this gone through the process of taking a new watch idea from concept to manufacturing and sales?

What are some of the details of …

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Happy to get my 25-year-old Eco-Drive dive watch back from service!

It took a few months (sent off late March) but glad to have it back and running like new!

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What’s the proper name for the wavy metal washer some manufacturers use to hold the movement in the case?

Can someone help with the right term to search for, a name for those ghastly wavy metal washers some manufacturers use to create compression when the caseback is screwed on? When squished between caseback and spacer ring, it holds the movement securely…

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FS: Tudor Pelagos FXD – 42MM – Blue Dial – REF 25707B/22

Tudor Pelagos FXD – 42MM – Blue Dial – REF 25707B/22

PS: This watch is listed on behalf of our trusted users at valueyourwatch.com. If you have any questions about the seller, do not hesitate to contact us at info@valueyourwatch.com Our sellers are ve…

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☆☆ WRUW ☆☆ Monday, JULY 13th 2026 ☆☆

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Wind Up – Chicago!

Howdy WUS!

I’ll be at the Squale and Doxa booth today, come and say hello!

How many of you have attended?

What have been some of your favorite watches there?

We’ve had a great turnout so far, let’s end it on a high note.

Cheers!

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Doxa Sub 300T Aqua-Lung Authenticity?

Hello, I am looking at this Doxa Sub 300T, which says it is made by Synchron and is an Aqua-Lung.

Can anyone tell me if this looks authentic? Also, while I know the pictures are limited, based on the pictures, does the condition seem acceptable enoug…

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### WRUW Monday 13 July 2026 ###

Happy Monday to all in the Antipodes and Happy Sunday to those in North America and everyone this side of the dateline.

My second attempt at starting this thread and it will launch at the appropriate time this week.

I thought I would launch the threa…

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