A couple of weeks ago I sent an e-mail to Seiko’s Service Department with questions about the VK/8T movements (chronograph meca-quartz). So far, all I hear are crickets. My e-mail said nothing about their crappy bands on the watches in the price range of $150-$300 (if the Ali-watches costing well less than $100 can provide reasonably good bands Seiko should be able to do so ) or their hit or miss QA/QI (misaligned bezels, poor placement of springbar holes, etc.). I guess Seiko’s no…
Continue readingWhere is it?
So, my SKX stopped working after probaby 15 years. First time I disassemble a movement – 7S. So far so good. Surprisingly – no water or rust, even though it has spend hours and hours submerged. No maintenance.
I think the rotor was loose, I took it apart anyway with help from youtube.
I’ll now put it back together. One issue, though…
Where did the minute hand go… Been looking for it for an hour…
How long to swap out a Rolex GMT II movement?
How long would it take a jeweler/watchmaker to swap out a genuine Rolex movement with a fake/cheap one? I had to have a watch appraised for insurance purposes and was surprisingly hard pressed to find someone local who could/would to it. I called the l…
Continue reading[FS] 1984 ROLEX DateJust 16014
Rolex Datejust 16014, a refined yet versatile classic from 1984. This example features a fluted white gold bezel that frames a ghost gray dial, which has aged gracefully with patina that reflects its decades of wear. While not perfect, the dial retains…
Continue reading[FS] 1972 Rolex Datejust 1603 – Just Serviced
1972 Rolex Datejust 1603, a vintage classic that has truly stood the test of time. This example comes with an incredible slate dial, which remains in almost flawless condition, a rarity for a watch of this age. The sunburst finish gives it depth, shift…
Continue readingNew Sinn strap on Stowa Marine
Picked up this Sinn blue croc print leather strap for my marine…classy combo!
Continue readingNorqain’s Ice Cream Watch: Freedom 60 Chrono 40mm “Enjoy Life” Special Edition.
Hi folks, saw this watch a few days ago and recently on Mark Wahlberg’s Instagram.
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Continue readingTudor Pelagos FXD Blue 2022 new in box 25707b
Howdy all,
It’s been a long time since I’ve been on here but I have a Pelagos Fxd blue to sell. This is a 2022 warranty card new old stock watch still stickered up! Both factory straps new in the box and included in the sale.
This will ship via insur…
Continue readingIndependent watchmaking journey concluded – an overview of Garrick ownership
For any of you that recall, last year I had made a thread when I decided to take a step into the independent-sphere and commission a bespoke watch from the English manufacturer, Garrick.
Original thread here:
https://www.w…
Continue readingWell this was unexpected….
I miss the absurdity of wearing a DSSD. Yeah, it was obnoxious but at the same time it was so cool. I’ve been casually flirting with the Cameron DSSD, love the gradient blue dial and the wider bracelet but mehh, still a huge and heavy piece.
Rewind to…
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