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  1. gcole Jul 9, 2017

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    i bought this today to go with my smpc , i love the rose gold , i think it really dresses the watch up. i borrowed the pic from sellers auction
     
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  2. CajunTiger Cajuns and Gators can't read newspapers! Jul 9, 2017

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    Autavia
     
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  3. duc Jul 10, 2017

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    Just waiting for it to arrive (I'm pretty excited too):

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  4. Mad Dog rockpaperscissorschampion Jul 11, 2017

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    Purchased from Otto Frei several days ago and took delivery yesterday...a genuine Waltham 16S blue steel small second hand. I wanted [needed] the small second hand on my Waltham Vanguard to be correct and based on all the research that I've done, the "cloverleaf" second hand is correct. I don't want to be OCD, but I "need" correctness! :thumbsup:

    Meeting with my watchmaker at 1300 today for installation of the correct small second hand...I hope he lets me observe the installation [I would understand if he doesn't]...I feel that it would be EXTREMELY interesting and entertaining to see him do his work...

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  5. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Jul 11, 2017

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    I bought three of these Songmics cases from Amazon ...well pleased to have my collection more accessible and all those individual boxes out of the safe.
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  6. Alan_C Jul 11, 2017

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    A seamaster 300 and 2 Christopher Ward watches. 20170711_102320.jpg 1499769243349.jpg
     
  7. cvera Jul 11, 2017

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    I've wanted the soccer omega for a while but didn't want to pay the price.

    I saw this Brand new Tissot with the soccer feature and immediately purchased it. I didn't know it existed until now. I'm very happy with it.

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  8. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Jul 12, 2017

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    Grand Seiko SBGW001 manual wind.
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  9. ahsposo Most fun screen name at ΩF Jul 12, 2017

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    I've recently become enthralled with pocket watches, specifically the movements and the beautiful damaskeen finishing on some American made brands.

    I saw this salesman's sample 1929 Hamilton with it's display back and I had to have it.

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    Some tool marks on the balance bridge and the barrel but otherwise very nice.

    A nickel case, I think.
     
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  10. Spruce Sunburst dial fan Jul 12, 2017

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    My new Tissot beater with a 2481 movement. It's at the other end of the scale from many of the posts but at USD $65 I'm fairly certain it can't be 'beaten'! image.jpeg
     
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  11. Togri v. 2.0 Wow! Custom title... cool Jul 12, 2017

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    Not a buy so perhaps it doesn't belong here but my grandfathers Nivada, which my mother found in a drawer a couple of months ago, has just returned from service. Didn't get a chance to wear it before it went, so it feels like a new arrival :) Movement dirty as hell and date didn't work. Watchmaker did a very good job and it looks and runs terrific now :thumbsup:

    A bit small but looking so forward to wearing it. It's on a Condor nappa strap and when I put that on, I suddenly remembered why I mainly wear Horween shell cordovan. So it will get new shoes again soon.

    Here it is next to my other grandfathers, father's side, old 2639.
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  12. Albertwii81 Jul 12, 2017

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    Arrived yesterday and now she is happily ticking on my wrist. :)
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    Thanks to @incabloc to make this possible!
     
  13. George.A Jul 13, 2017

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    You know when you have a shitty day, yet somehow you manage to score a neat watch that puts a big smile on your face?

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  14. ewand Jul 13, 2017

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    An auction buy which I think I overbid for but I'd decided I liked the look of it, so I couldn't let it lie...
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    I happened to have a broken lozenge bracelet that I fixed up a bit (though some of the links are over-stretched but it seems to be holding together). Thought I'd try it on a blue leather strap to see how it looks, too - though the one I had to hand is 18mm and the lugs are 19mm on this Seiko.
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    This one dates to 1967, though I need to do a bit of checking up as the dial, movement and case back design look more like 1964, though though the serial no says it's June 67...
     
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  15. Jwit Not a doctor, but plays one on ΩF Jul 13, 2017

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    damn that little guy is awesome! Nice find:D:thumbsup:
     
  16. corn18 Jul 13, 2017

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    After buying a 6 digit SubC, a BLNR and a D Blue, I have gone back to what I like: a nice 5 digit 16610 Sub. If I can find a glidelock for it, it will be perfect (can anyone source one for me?) I love the smaller case vs. the modern maxi case.

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    Also bought a Laco Erbstuck I though I might like. We'll see if I fall in love with the faux aging.

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  17. Euxinus Jul 13, 2017

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    I didn't quite buy this today, but it just arrived so I thought I would post it!

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    A Seiko! But what's in the box?

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    And now for a lume shot!

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    This is the new samurai released this year. I feel that I should comment that the rubber strap that it came with is extremely soft and comfortable, unlike the one that comes with the skx.

    Now, what straps do I buy, this is my new dilemma. Already have a NATO strap on order from phenomnato, but I'm thinking a staib mesh.

    Also, don't hate me for the bezel not being in 12 position for the photo, I was using it to time something earlier in the day.
     
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  18. Jwit Not a doctor, but plays one on ΩF Jul 13, 2017

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    Haven't seen this hobnail dial variant. Looks awesome! I would suggest Toxic Natos, and any strap maker that makes single pass leather NATOs. I also have this Pepsi stitch on speckled grey leather from @Watchdisplay you could have made(or something similar).
     
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  19. rahilb Jul 14, 2017

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    Another a3634 but with the correct bezel
     
  20. Tacket Jul 14, 2017

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    My Seiko 5 Sports (SNZG11J1) in blue arrived last night, just in time for a weekend camping trip/gig.
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