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Broken Panerai

Well, it happened. I was very lucky so far with my watches. None broke or needed any service until today.
My oldest in the collection was 18 years old Panerai Luminor Zero. I just got a new strap for it and loved wearing it again but today i felt a sn…

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Timepieces built to last and pens built to trash.

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CANTEEN watches – Why so rare? You got ’em? Let’s see ’em

I searched. Very few threads to begin with, and those that exist are either tucked away in obscure corners, or for sale, or are very old.

It seems to be one type that rarely shows up in this ghetto.
What's the reason? is it strictly a Russian thi…

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Absurd US Tariff Duties on eBay

I have wanted a Seiko Dolce SACM171 for a dress watch, for a few years. Our 27th wedding anniversary was a couple weeks ago and my wife bought me one.
New in box from Japan based retailer for $325 (+taxes, fees, etc…=$372.**).
I figured "tariff…

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You have one shot at a sporty dress/casual piece on strap —

I have a Rolex Exp. 1 and a Paulin Mara (new sporty dive watch). Adding a dress/casual piece on strap. Thoughts are:

JLC Master Control three hand blue dial (2022 limited edition)

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is my tissot real?

i just bought this watch and its my first one

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I would be remiss…

Life has been crazy lately, but I would be remiss if I didn’t post an update.

So my significant other and her two kids and I went to Alaska, which meant before going, I had to work like crazy. Anyway- totally worth it and I highly recommend going if …

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Thoughts on Yema FKM Deployant

I was looking to order the Yema FKM deployant and wanted some input from anyone who is currently using one or had one. Are they worth the price or should I look for an alternative. My wrist size is 6 in would there be too much overhang? Any response is…

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VH31: Will mechaquartz replace the NHxx and other “affordable” automatics?

I bought my first the other day, and boy howdy, is it a dinger of hum!

4 beats per second, vs 6 or even 8?
Sure, 8 is nice and all, but meh, I don't look at it that closely to notice.

Traditional quartz: I only dislike them in a 3 hander.
I …

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Doxa sub 300 carbon with a color-matched conch

I went on a trip to the Sea of Cortez and took this photo while diving with the sub 300 carbon:

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