Czapek Antarctique Case Design

In photos, from head on, the case looks very similar to a Tissot PRX or CW Twelve. I do see that there is different finishing patterns and that the design is distinct when viewed from the sides. And the movement is in a different class.

But focusing p…

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2025 SOTC and 1000th Post

For my 1,000th post on WUS, I wanted to make it a bit special—more than just another reply on the usual SOTC threads. So here’s my 2025 State of the Collection (SOTC).

A lot has changed since a few years ago. The most surprising development? I now own three Rolex models—a brand I once never cared for and never thought I’d own. That all changed with the Explorer. It was a gateway into the brand, and now the only piece left on my Rolex wishlist is the GMT Master II—a long-term dream, for…

2025 SOTC and 1000th Post

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Yard Sale – Thrift Store – Estate Sale Pick-ups

I love going to yard sales, estate sales, thrift stores, auctions, etc. hunting for watches (and other stuff). Don’t know if there is interest in a thread like this; but I thought it would be kewl for folks to post pics of their pick-ups. Any time you find something that you feel like sharing, you can just post it here. Had a top 10 (probably top 5) find today that made me think about creating a post like this.

Girard Perregaux Gyromatic
I like the strap; but it is tiny – I mean really…

Yard Sale – Thrift Store – Estate Sale Pick-ups

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Something about some designs make me wonder…

… who approves these things?

Found this offering from Tandorio, a name I’m not familiar with but Italian sounding and shall we say of Eastern origin. Um, Far East. :)

They must have a love for this beauty as they have several dial and strap options. But what’s with the capped crown cover? Tire fill cap?

Okay, maybe this handy stem with extra length is for messing with time setting wearing falconer gloves? Have they made a breakthrough for Divers? Rated 5500 fathoms this must be the…

Something about some designs make me wonder…

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Pay it forward!

Another forum I used to frequent (vintage BMX), used to have a PIF forum. It was a sub forum of the main for sale forum.

The idea was simple. You listed something for free (just charge for shipping, or don’t), and someone claims it. It was a great was of getting those “not worth selling” items into the hands of people that could use it. Instead of it continuing to take up space in your drawer.

Of course, the person who claims an item is expected to then list an item in return…

Pay it forward!

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How Do You Wear Your Watch?

How do you wear your watch?

I’ve been noticing that a lot of people and seemingly sometimes, most people wear their wrist watch on the bone.
So the watch covers the wrist bone and the crown pokes you in the back of the hand.

25 years ago, I used to …

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