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How many people do this? >>>

How many of you guys use the dive bezel on your watch as a chronograph function? Been watching a few video's and it seems its something people do, anyway what about you guys do you use your Dive bezel as a Chronograph function? Thanks for reading.

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Twenty Years of WISdom: SoTC + the ones that got away

I’ve been collecting watches for twenty years this year, and I thought I would do my first SoTC. I’ve made a ton of mistakes, lost a bunch of money figuring out what I like and what fits, and overall had a blast in a very expensive way.

July 2006: I…

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What type of strap would you put on a field watch while travelling?

Hey all, I’m going to be doing some travelling coming up and want to switch out the bracelet. What type of strap would you put on a field watch for some more adventurous travelling (hiking, etc)?
Thanks!

Citizen Garrison Super Titanium

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Need a quick measurement check on an older Orient Star 39mm (WZ0011AC)

Could anyone who owns this older Orient Star (ref. WZ0011AC, picture below) do me a quick favor and measure its exact case diameter with a caliper?

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Pictures of my heterogeneous collection (share inspired by socallefty – and wish they were as inspiring)

Started back into watches about 4-5 years ago. I've bought too many "that looks great" watches and then regret buying later. I've sold off some and want to get back to 20-30.

Divers
Plan to keep only the Crafter Blue, LeJour, Ori…

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### WRUW Saturday 11th July 2026 ###

Feeling hot, hot, hot and I guess a few of you Northern Hemisphere folk are having the same just now.

I'm wearing my Muhle Glashutte SAR Flieger Chrono today – post what you're wearing!

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Mondaine 43mm

Mondaine 43mm. Went quartz for grab and go. Easy to read and mesh bracelet is comfy.

Something about Swiss railway watch just app…

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A Happy Friday with my First Breguet

Happy Friday, all.

It's a very exciting day. Just got in this new (to me) Type XX Transatlantique (ref. 3820st) along with a custom strap I ordered for that wonky 21mm lug width. Lemania movement 582Q, with flyback functionality and automatic win…

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New member looking to get more involved

Hi all, I wanted to introduce myself. I’m new to collecting and am eying a watch for sale on WatchUSeek. Perusing the site has been a bit overwhelming. Can anyone tell me how to direct message a private seller?

I’ve become a big JLC fan — I own a 1967…

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What’s Wrong With a Mille Miglia?

I do not need a chronograph and am not particularly interested in motor racing, so it's not for me, but in my tracking of auctions, chrono24 etc I cannot help noticing there is not a lot of love for this watch. It's a top name brand (Chopard)…

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