Losing my mind… MM300 lost

as we prepare to pack up our belonging and being our journey to move to another country, I realized that my mm300 is missing, roughly three days ago. The last time I wore it was May 20 and have since switched to my gshock to avoid any accidental scratches as I walk through doorways carrying suitcases.

We have a live in nanny that’s been with us for 2 years and a 1.5 year old. Context for later.

Because of the move, I had to pack away my watch box and resorted to placing the watches in…

Losing my mind… MM300 lost

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New Omega prices in 2025

I’d like to buy a new Omega, and I’m wondering whether prices are likely to go up or down over the coming months.

Ideally I’d wait a couple of months until the timing suits my finances better, but if prices are likely to go up in the coming months, that would be a mistake for me.

And since the watch industry is taking a bit of a hit at the moment, is there much chance that AD’s will be offering better deals later in the year?

I appreciate that no one will no the answers for sure, but I’d…

New Omega prices in 2025

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Unpopular Opinions: You can’t have both

There are certain opinions which really make me shake my head (and probably I am guilty of many) that involve people making self-contradictory statements.

From my experience as a bicycle mechanic, I see the same thing regarding watchmakers and service costs, here.

So, You Can’t Have Both:

You can’t bemoan the decline of skilled watchmakers and also complain about the cost of decent service.​

I bet there are more. Whatcha got?

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