I just mentioned to Chris Stark on his post about a watch that Lillenthal came out with last year made of recycled coffee grounds. Big surprise that my brain decided it wanted coffee. Mmmmm coffee…. So pushy that brain. To keep us both happy I too…
Continue readingFS: Oris Big Crown Pointer Date (Green) 36mm NIB
Up for sale today is an Oris Big Crown Pointer Date with a light green/mint dial. This is brand new, never worn, in box with all stickers and tags still on the watch. 2-year warranty effective starting 1/2025.
This is the smaller version of the pointe…
Continue readingFS Vintage 1972 Timex Viscount
I love this era of British-made Timex. They have so much character. The m31 movement has been cleaned and oiled and is running well. The rotor is a little stiff. Cosmetically, it’s an unusually good example. The plating is in excellent condition. …
Continue readingThe Guinand Appreciation Thread
Guinand seems to be a fairly underappreciated brand so I thought it was time to start a thread devoted to the appreciation of their watches. So let’s see your Guinand watches!
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After much debate between a 60.50-T and 60.50-T2, the T2 won out and it arrived today. Overall I’m quite impressed with the quality. Guinand pre-sized the bracelet for me (though no extra links were included) which was a nice service. They communicated very promptly and let me know where my watch…
FSOT: Patek PHILIPPE 5168G AQUANAUT WHITE GOLD BLUE DIAL 42MM 2024 COMPLETE SET
Hi, Selling A Mint, Unpolished Condition & Very Beautiful 2024 Patek Philippe 42mm 5168 Aquanaut 18K White Gold with Blue Embossed Dial. Its on Midnight Blue Tropical Strap with New Style 18K White Gold Patek Philippe Deployant Clasp. Purchased fro…
Continue readingPost your pens
Fountain pens or the lowly rollerballs (like many of mine lol), etc…
That is what this thread is for! From high-end custom fountain pens to ballpoint, post up!
I have the smooth copper Schon in route, looking forward to watching it patina. Stock p…
Continue readingUpdates to DOXA history
As many of you know I’m writing a new book on purely vintage SUBs. Been at it a while, but it got sidelined due to the Cussler, Pitt and Doxa book. Back at it now. The reason I decided to do it is that over the last 20 years since I’ve been involved with the DOXA history a bunch of new information has come to light and I wanted to both update and correct the info that is out there. Also, it was time to have a definitive guide for collectors as to what are the differences between the various…
Continue readingWhere are IWC bracelets, clasps and cases manufactured?
Hi IWC fans. Anyone know definitively where IWC’s bracelets, clasps and cases are manufactured?
IWC’s website gives plenty of information about movement making, conception and quality control in Switzerland, but not where other components like bracel…
Continue readingShow your red Sundays!
Happy Sunday…
I am struck by the way the day wheel in my skx changes colors to display weekend days, most notably red for Sunday. The blue for Saturday seems to get us ready for Sunday, which, being the most important day of the week, is hig…
Shark Mesh Bracelet Recommendation
I have (unfortunately!) discovered the I like my watches on bracelets rather than straps.. Consequently, I am looking for recommendations for a shark mesh bracelet for my Daylight Chrono. Somehow the $35 ones on E-bay don’t fill me with confidence about their quality. Thanks in advance!
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