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Quality over quantity (1 photo per watch per user) photo thread

Hi all,

There are so many great threads with tens (if not hundreds) of thousands of photos on WUS. That's both great and not so great.

It's great because of the sheer number photos, but it's not great because lots of users including my…

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CW Bel Canto: crystal coating problem?

Please take a look at this photo of my CW Bel Canto:

Notice the cloudy splotches near the specular reflection of the light…

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Trying to get Submariner from AD

Hi everyone. I’m looking to buy my first Rolex (Submariner No Date 124060) at retail from an authorised dealer in Yorkshire. I rang Goldsmiths Meadowhall and was told they’re not taking any more names because demand is so high. I know visiting in perso…

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Celebration Watch Ideas

Hey all.

Will most likely be looking at a board selection here in a few weeks to be a US Army Warrant Officer. Trying my best to think of good watches to celebrate.

Also, in 2 years after that, I'll get a commission, rather than a warrant for …

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JLC Reverso as a daily watch

Hi there,

I really like the newer Tribute reverso's, i am particular fond of the blue version, but the 3 BAR water resistance scares the living daylight out of me. For instance i bike to work, sometimes it rains. On the other hand i swim alot and…

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Thank You Rolex For Making Me Feel Special

There are very few moments in life that truly make you feel special anymore. Most of us spend our days being ignored by customer service, put on hold by call centers, and filtered through algorithms that couldn't care less whether we exist.

Which…

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## WRUW on 08 July 2026, Hump Day Edition? ##

@msa6712 is indisposed, so I'm filling in for him this morning.

In my mind's eye, this is how I visualise daily contributors waiting for the thread kick off:

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Who cares about the name? >>>

What's the consensus guys , who actually cares about the name on a watch? I certainly don't whether it says one name or another name it simply doesn't bother me, One watch in question is this >

Some don't like the name…

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Tudor Black Bay Pro vs Tudor Ranger

Curious to see the updated thoughts in the community between the two. I spent some time reading some of these forums to get help on this decision for myself. So excited to see the replies. I personally am currently looking to bay the Pro, but love both…

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Putting away watches

So I have 2 new inbound and don't really want to sell or gift just yet but I need the room or buy another watch box.

Original box and put them in a drawer? Just sell/gift now to get it over with?
Maybe come back in 6 months see if I miss them?

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