Hi all, it’s my first time posting in here and I wanted to ask a few questions around a big purchase recently made. I’m coming here as a nube to get your feedback. I did post a similar question on Reddit but got some mixed feedback. Thanks in advance!
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This Might Be a Dumb Question, But…
OK, I own a Sinn watch with their Tegiment technology (a SS treatment that makes it virtually impossible to scratch) and have owned various Seikos with their DLC coating which does the same thing with a different technology. These technologies defini…
Continue readingCartier Santos Galbée XL 2823 — 20 Years in the Family, 2 Years on Wrist
I wanted to share a long-term ownership perspective on my Cartier Santos Galbée XL 2823. This one has been in my family for 20+ years and on my wrist for the past 2, so I finally put together my thoughts on what it’s actually like to live with day-to-d…
Continue readingOther options before buying this Breitling?
Before I pull the trigger on a used silver dial Breitling Premier B09 40mm chrono I wanted to check if there are any other chronos out there with similar brand history, dimensions, style, and price (used $4-5k).
I really like the vintage style, compac…
Continue reading###WRUW Sunday 5 July 2026###
Still some Independence Day activities coming this evening. Cook out and fireworks. Watching World Cup and wearing the closest I’ve got to red, white, and blue. Hobbled together for the day. Invicta with a Breitling strap.
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Continue readingSold My First Watch
Just sold my Seiko Alpinist! My first watch sold (And first one bought for that matter). Im a little sad to see it go since i like it as a watch and some sentimentality to it being 'first'. But. Its going to someone I know which is a plus…
Continue readingPictures of my eclectic collection
Took pictures of my collection hoard. Too many watches? I do wear them all though typically within a month.
If you have the patience to look at all the photos, you hopefully will see some watches that you find interesting.
How would you describe this…
Continue readingI’ve said it before, but I mean it now. The Chinese have done it.
I’ve been on a personal journey for the past few years to find my “keeper” San Martin. Despite what many may think, I could tell they were on a collision course with a watch that was both truly theirs and was executed at a level that any watch enthusia…
Continue readingWatch winder question
Does a winder actually wind up the watch or just maintain its current level? If the latter, should I fully wind it up before putting it in?
My watches have common movements: miyota 8 and 9 series, NHx, 2824.
Continue reading### WRUW Saturday 4th July 2026 ###
Welcome to the weekend watch people and happy Independence Day to our US friends.
Anyway let's get the show on the road – kicking things off with my Seiko Prospex Shogun Ti on a warm and sunny day here in the UK: let's see what you're w…
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