That was one of the decisive points. I like the look of the new one a little better with the shield logo, but I think If I ever get bored I will be able to sell this one a little faster than the new one. I just ordered a brown leather strap for it, and maybe I´ll buy a Black/Blue RubberB strap in the future.

 

This early 1960s Gruen Geneve Powerdate was a "bonus" watch included in a lot watches I had purchased for one specific piece. It cleaned up nicely and is getting significant wrist time. The case is a Taubert/Borgel "waterproof" having the signature decagonal screw down back. I love the architecture of these cases throughout their evolution from the original very angular octagonal cases from the early 1930s to the smoothed out octagonal cases of the Mido Multifort Powerwinds of the 1950s to this 1960s Gruen Powerdate.

 

curiosity from Poland

 

Looks awesome! So many people flipping those as soon as they got their confirmation. Looks like you're keeping it. I thought about it for a day too long. I'm still considering the "creamsicle", though. If not for the Domestic Control officer, I'd have it now.

 

Yep, seen a lot being flipped for bonkers money, this one is staying put with me.

 

So, I pulled the trigger on a 3506.31 and should accept delivery next week. I’ll post some pics when it arrives.

 

Another photo. This dial completely changes depending on how the light hits it

 

Mrs.1128 and I spent a fantastic couple of weeks in Japan this month. Cherry blossoms, many miles walked, Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, art, history, and all the wonderful culture and delicious food. It is a lovely country and we cannot wait to go back.

Also, we looked at watches, a lot of watches. We went to many of the well known spots; Jackroad, the grey market Nakano Broadway sellers, Bic Camera, Wako (for Grand Seiko and others), Zenith and the Ginza Omega boutique. A truly incredible selection overall.

But it wasn't until we went to the new Seiko Dream Square (opened December 2108), that I found something that really caught my eye and I knew I wanted in my collection.

The Seiko Presage Urushi Byakudan-nuri limited edition. The level of craftsmanship is off the charts. Handling this immediately after trying on the newest Grand Seiko's (Baselworld 2019) there was no tailing off of quality or finish.

Here is a link to the Fratello article in November 2018 that describes the piece and the process:
https://www.fratellowatches.com/seiko-presage-urushi-byakudan-nuri-spb085/

There were three examples for sale on site (each dial is unique and I had a favorite...), and despite wanting to get it on the spot, we were headed off to Kyoto for four days, returning to Tokyo after, so I decided to give it a few days and think it over.

When we returned, each of the three examples had sold, but they had just received two others, so with no further hesitation we selected number 3xx / 2000.

And also a short video from Seiko:

 

Disney World in a couple of weeks, felt like a new vacation watch was in order, enter the GA-2000. I’m really impressed by the new bands, much more flexible and comfortable than previous g-shocks I’ve owned or tried on.

I thought I’d swap to the black strap right away but I’m enjoying the red.

 

I've been passively looking for a 1162/148 bracelet for my Flat Jedi for a while - finally saw a near-NOS one on Ebay and got it today...

 

Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m. Never thought I would pull the trigger on this one, but the local AD was having a liquidation sale
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Bought these two a week apart from each other, from different sellers but in the same area in UK.. They had very similar movement numbers.. Separated by 491 units..

 

Found a NOS Timex Fast Fit with unusual end pieces.
Other Fast fits have the adjustment in the center, this has adjustments on each end.

Got it for my P3 Bulova. The gold tone if the, lighting isn't throwing off the shade, may be closer to the darker gold tone of the Bulova than other more yellow gold tone bands I've tried.
Either way it looked to be a steal at $7 with free shipping.

 

Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing it again. Pieces then were unique pieces of artistic design. Lovely to see them.

 

My second Tissonic has arrived. Something special about a full set. This one seems to have retailed in Britain, I bought it from a Queenslander. Luckily the box is plastic, it has several generations of sticky tape on it.

 

Citizen from fleabay while the tuna is by @watchknut

 

I was trying to get a good deal on my next Omega, emailing resellers and grey market dealers, but the upcoming price increase motivated me yesterday, and so I went to the mall and bought it at retail (less 10%) plus sales tax. But hey, I got a warranty and I supported my local business.

I believe that this is my fifth Omega.

 

Phone camera does not do the color justice. This weekend I'll take some good pictures with a real camera.

 

A recent addition back from the spa - 2639 waffle

 

This arrived today . Wears much smaller on the wrist than I expected for a 42mm. Very pleased with the purchase.