Timefactors duty and fees

I ordered a Precista mission timer watch during the last Sunday‘s store opening. Just got a notice from Eddie and UPS that the watch being delivered on Monday will cost $110. in duties and fees. The duties and fees went into effect on China, where …

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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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