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Shockingly exposed and vulnerable saphire crystals

I hadn’t previously noticed how much of my Bulova “Lunar Pilot’s” crystal sits above the bezel, just begging to be chipped or cracked by a wayward spastic swing of my left wrist against a chunk of lava rock or a metal table edge.

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Is it just me, or is there an abundance of pity?

Being spoken of in WUS forums of late?

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I lost my watch overboard

I just walked out on deck. I dont even know how but the band came apart. Boom there goes my Steinhart flying straight overboard. I can't believe it. I loved that Nav B I'm going to miss it. 8 years wore it every day.

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## WRUW 01 OCT 2025? ##

WoW! Already October… time is moving along faster than I’d like. Tudor FXD M.N. 21 is what I chose today, how about you, what’s on your wrist?
Oh and the SPACEX launch was captured from my back 40 a couple of night ago.

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As a vintage watch lover, I pity those who argue accuracy matters

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As a radio controlled watch owner, I pity those who argue HAQ specifications are superior

10+ years and it's been accurate to the second every single day.

I only use it as a reference to set my regular mecha…

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Unusual Crown Mechanisms

After reading the thread on canteen crowns, here is another unusual crown mechanism. The Hamilton Field H624550 has an unusual assemblage of springy arms that are unique as far as I know. In thinking about the reasoning behind such an unusual arrange…

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Eterna Kontiki a hidden gem

I have always loved ETERNA as a brand because in my opinion they are a luxury brand for a reasonable price, I’d say they are at the same quality as OMEGA

Anyway I saw this beautiful ETERNA KONTIKI and couldn't resist that gorgeous dial

For you w…

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The exceptional Grand Seiko novelty, the Moonlit Birch SLGW007

Hello,

Article on a beautiful and exceptional new release from Grand Seiko, the SLGW007 Moonlit Birch

Enjoy reading!

Best regards,

Georges

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Non-Rolex for birth of son?

Hi All,
Hoping to crowdsource some opinion here. I’ve been thinking about what watch to purchase for the birth of my upcoming son. The idea is that this would be his watch when he is old enough, of course. I’d like to stay away from Rolex, and I’m cons…

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