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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Thoughts

I came across this today and would like your thoughts. I've never seen a black dial, except on eBay so that's where I'd like to start. I don't see any minute markers which seems a bit of a departure. Perhaps they're there bu…

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Is there a show me your hi-beat thread?

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Any love for Cartier out there?

I got this one, full set, for my wife two years ago. It is a 38mm from 1997-98. Today this model is offered in 36 and 40.
I gambled a bit as her taste is somewhat difficult to foresee. But as I found it quite quirky-nice myself I reckoned I could use i…

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My new Girard Perregaux

Hi
Id like to show you my new GP. Can someone help to identify? What do you think about it?

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Kronometer Stockholm – Relabelled Breitlings Sold In Sweden

Wanted to share my latest acquisition but also see if there is any more owners or information about the brand here on the forum?

The history of Kronometer Stockholm is a bit scant on the web but here is something that sums it up pretty good:
Establish…

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Rare bird: Karl Plepla Flytimer

Had an ebay feed on this for years and this was the first which came along. Sold for EUR 2.140 which is not bad considering the condition I think. Link: https://www.ebay.nl/itm/314505416753?_trksid=p2471758.m4704
Some background (from https://mentawatc…

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Show us your Glycine Airman!

As per title, I'll start with this 1956 example on a Komfit bracelet! Bezel lock and hacking mechanisms are fully operational 😎

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Show me your Dugenas!

Dugena is a maker that has come up on my radar only recently. They were a top-end German brand, originally sold under the name Alpina (f. 1917). They did a marvellous Autavia clone, the "Siffert," which I am eagerly keeping an eye out for: …

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Need help identifying this “Must de Cartier” – real or fake?

Hi everyone,

I recently came across this watch being offered for sale, and I was hoping some of you might be able to help me understand what I’m looking at. I'm not a Cartier expert by any means, but this particular model struck me as rather unu…

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WHO loves Certinas ?

Hi Everyone

Here is one off the beaten path….

Certina DS N1 Q ( Quartz !) designed by Roger Tallon

FYI
https://gizmodo.com/5856635/9-iconic-designs-from-the-man-behind-frances-high-speed-trains/

great watch not well known and very inexpensive…..

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