[WTS] Massena Lab Uni-Racer Limited Edition – Brand New

For sale is my brand new and never worn Massena Lab Uni-Racer. This is a sold out limited edition modeled after the Universal Genève Uni-Compax, as it’s a panda dial with big eye.

It’s powered by a Sellita SW510 M Elaboré (manual wind), has a 39mm dial, and is only 9mm thick. It comes with the box, manual, and an undated warranty card.

Price: $1499 OBRO including shipping within the U.S. or EU. Wire, Zelle, PayPal F&F, IBAN, etc. No trades at this time. I am in the U.S. military but…

[WTS] Massena Lab Uni-Racer Limited Edition – Brand New

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My G-Shock failed today

I was carrying a small stack of barrister bookcases when it collapsed directly onto my forearm. My G-Shock fell off because apparently one of the sections had hit the clasp directly and popped it off of the springbar.
I’m pretty surprised at how shallow and, well, flimsy the springbar is – I would have thought it would be deeper, thicker, and overall more robust.

Oh well – the watch itself was fine. If anyone has a recommendation on where to buy a replacement clasp for a GA-B2100 that…

My G-Shock failed today

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Digital Appreciation: “Bond” Casio AE1200 AKA “Casio Royale”

I’m now mostly a mechanical watch wearer, having worn digital watches in my childhood, but the recent purchase of a new Casio impressed on me that they are very much under-appreciated affordables. The watch in question:

The Casio AE1200WHD

At first sight, this watch has given me delight. It has a squarish shape, similar to the calculator watches from years back. I love the tiny LCD world map and the analog hands circle. Right above the…

Digital Appreciation: “Bond” Casio AE1200 AKA “Casio Royale”

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