I have (pre)ordered myself one of the Elliot Brown Arne watches (the Black edition). Anyone else thinking about getting one of these? I think they look good – nice size (for me) at 38mm, solid construction, nicely (over) engineered… Not that keen …
Continue readingGMT ll questions
I am considering buying a 1969 Rolex GMT ll. It is a black face watch. I have verified that it is not a fake. The bezel and the second hand is damaged and there is no bracelet. Can anyone advise me on how much it might be worth?
Continue readingSOTC – 2025 – Top 12
Here are my top 12 in the rotation. Like to upgrade and pare down to 4-6. I love pilot and diver style watches and would appreciate any suggestions. Mainstream to micro brand, cheap to absurd. Let’s hear it! I have to say my Yema Flygraf and Longines V…
Continue readingWhich Generation Speedmaster Should I buy? Context in post
Hey WUS! I want to buy an Omega Speedmaster Professional. I’m debating between the current generation and the previous. Either way I’d go for the sapphire sandwich lightly used.
Here’s what I like about the old generation:
Cheaper by about $2k-$2.5k…
Continue reading##WRUW Tuesday 11 March 2025?##
Just got this beautiful Zodiac Super Sea Wolf ZO9206 from one of our wonderful members. It shows no signs of wear, came with box and papers.
I seem to recall another WRUW regular here has a very similar watch.
What’s on your wrist today?
Continue readingI seem to recall another WRUW regular here has a very similar watch.
What’s on your wrist today?
New Omega seamaster diver 300m with aluminium bezel and dial
Hello,
what do you think standart seamaster diver 300m is better option to buy or new realised seamaster diver 300m with aluminium bezel and aluminium dial,
I like both and they have their pros and cons,
I like watches with date, laser engraved cera…
Push pull crown crooked – thoughts?
Hello,
Continue readingI just got this Citizen GMT. The push pull crown is crooked.
I would appreciate any advice/ thoughts as to the cause, and whether it’s significant enough to return the watch instead of having it repaired (under warranty). I got the watch at a significant discount so would consider keeping it if it’s a minor issue.
The stem appears to be straight and other functions appear to work properly. There doesn’t seem to be any trauma to the case which would suggest a drop, etc…
Would you like Orient to do a dive watch without a date window?
Would you like Orient to do a dive watch without a date window?
I would like to see one.
Continue readingDo you prefer bracelets or straps – or both?
I prefer straps. They add character to a watch.
Continue readingShow your black watch with yellow/colored seconds hand
Curiously a search didn’t show a thread for this:
Continue readingI find a black dial/white indices with a dash of color for the seconds hand to be the perfect compromise between legibility and measured fun.
The best example to date which made me forget all my other watches:
Citizen PMD56-2952 Promaster ‘Land’
What watch with a black dial and colored seconds hand do you own or like ?
Nicolas
