For sale is my Hamilton Broadway. It’s sitting in the box, not being worn. So it comes to the Sales Forum. Case is 42 mm with 22 lugs. Crystal is sapphire. The watch is in good condition and keeping good time. The most distinctive feature is the blue dial with the green stripe running down the middle. Comes on the green leather strap I bought for it. Pictures with other straps are provided to show the versatility of the Hamilton. Asking $385 via PayPal shipped conus. I’m a WUS member…
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Continue readingPersonal Introduction
Hi all! My name is Jon (JB works too) and I’ve been posting on mostly WRUW for a bit over a month now. I’m usually pretty private online and so didn’t plan to make one of these intros initially, but the awesome reception and amount of fun I’ve been having has really unexpectedly made we want to become more active in this community 
While my jumble of watches is certainly humble in size and quality next to some of the awe-inspiring collections I’ve seen around here, I definitely have…
Continue readingWhile my jumble of watches is certainly humble in size and quality next to some of the awe-inspiring collections I’ve seen around here, I definitely have…
Digital Tissot PRX
PRX is now digital! I personally love it, despite the big price tag.
I’ve owned the analog prx before, so I know the build quality will definitely be there. Unfortunately for us, there aren’t too many full steel case/bracelet digital watches out there…
Continue readingSeiko and crickets
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!
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