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## WRUW on 14 July 2026? Tuesday Edition ##

Our regular starter @Tickclic isn't available this morning as he went on a Singles Cruise on da Love Boat last night.

So, without further ado, lets get this party started:

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A new digital watch that could appeal to more than 12 million people in 160 countries

I have an idea for a digital watch that could appeal to more than 12 million people in 160 countries. Has anyone reading this gone through the process of taking a new watch idea from concept to manufacturing and sales?

What are some of the details of …

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Wind Up – Chicago!

Howdy WUS!

I’ll be at the Squale and Doxa booth today, come and say hello!

How many of you have attended?

What have been some of your favorite watches there?

We’ve had a great turnout so far, let’s end it on a high note.

Cheers!

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### WRUW Monday 13 July 2026 ###

Happy Monday to all in the Antipodes and Happy Sunday to those in North America and everyone this side of the dateline.

My second attempt at starting this thread and it will launch at the appropriate time this week.

I thought I would launch the threa…

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Best GADA under $500?

I have a 6.5 inch wrist and am looking for a smaller GADA for under $500. I really like the Traska Commuter 36mm in Carbon Black, but it is super hard to find. Any ideas for me? Thanks! For context I really like the Rolex Explorer, Sinn 556, and things…

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Doxa – Hidden gem

Just a surprising happening I wanted to share. I went to my doxa dealer to re-buy a Sub 300T Aquamarine for an upcoming tropical trip. (re-buy… Shameful I know) I've owned them all.. 300, 300T, 1200, ect. I was set on the 300T as a tropical blue…

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Vintage LeCoultre Restoration

Hey WUS, my mom recently found her dad's old watches. My family knows I'm into watches, so they showed them to me. To my surprise, amongst a sea of gold-toned Seikos, there was this cool vintage Memovox! I popped it open, and despite the grim…

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###WRUW Sunday 12 July 2026###

Attended Sail Boston 2026. Have a great Sunday.

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Odd find on eBay

While searching the internet I stumbled upon this $250 find. Only thing I can do is ask why? The listing reads: "does not count time due to modification"

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Alligator leather conditioner recommendations?

Hi all,

I have a couple of Navitimers on Alligator leather straps. Does anyone have any recommendations for strap conditioner?

I’ve seen that Saphir make an exotic leather conditioner. I’ve used their stuff for leather shoes before and it seems good….

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