Arrivals, What Did You Buy Recently?(Watches)

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This is new to me... Had a similar one a few years that I had to sell to fund another project. But I always kept on looking at the model for whenever I could afford it again as I love Eterna and the Kontiki model 😀
Quite happy with the purchase
 
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Maybe but more likely this is the reason you will buy a 3rd ( or maybe more) ask me how I know!
The flesh is weak: Citizen TA 4-900014 Cal. 8100A 28800bph single register automatic flyback chronograph from 1972 (with Japanese / English day-date).

Trivia: the day is quickset by pressing the reset pusher when crown is in position #1 while the date is quickset by 'normally' rotating the crown.



There is some good information about the 8100/8110A movements / Citizen chronographs behind below links:

 
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This LNOS Omega Geneve with 1012 caliber and green dial, with tag and box, although I am not sure this is the correct box for this model.

 
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This LNOS Omega Geneve with 1012 caliber and green dial, with tag and box, although I am not sure this is the correct box for this model.


Could be the right box. I had a nos Cosmic, so similar style and era that also had the same box
 
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Could be the right box. I had a nos Cosmic, so similar style and era that also had the same box
Thanks for your feedback!
 
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This LNOS Omega Geneve with 1012 caliber and green dial, with tag and box, although I am not sure this is the correct box for this model.

I didn’t know this watch came in green but it looks nice
 
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I didn’t know this watch came in green but it looks nice
I used to own the Day Date version of this model, also with green dial.



Regrettably, I sold it a while ago. So when this opportunity came up, I didn't hesitate and went for it.
I believe that these Omega green dials from the 70s look fantastic.
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I went with something a little different for my first watch purchase of 2026. The original plan was to buy the large, blue dial version but I ended up going with the classic medium with silvered opaline dial. I prefer wearing this on the alligator strap over the metal bracelet.

 
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The month of May brought two completely different watches.

I wasn't planning on buying anything at the Windup Watch Fair. However, the Marathon TSAR caught my eye and I ordered one at the booth. It fills the role as a rugged, solid diver when I don't want to wear an Omega or Rolex.


The second purchase of the month was a Tank Must de Cartier large model. Cartier's sizing is a bit odd as the XL model is ridiculously big while the Large model borders on being too small. The large Tank Louis, which is a little bigger than the large Tank Must, would be ideal but I couldn't justify the price even before the recent price increase.

I really don't care for the bracelet so I swapped it out for an alligator strap. I figure I will give this watch six months to see if I like it. If I don't, I will give it to my sister.

 
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Really nice linen dial DeVille. These textured dials are often stained but this is practically flawless.

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Very happy with this 166.130 which arrived yesterday. Not only for the exceptional condition of the watch but because I managed to get it for a very reasonable price $520 USD.

 
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Super crisp case and fantastic dial.

I’ve only just now realized that the minute track is off center… which will annoy my OCD no end… what a pain, but I guess I have to take the good with the bad.
 
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I’ve only just now realized that the minute track is off center… which will annoy my OCD no end… what a pain, but I guess I have to take the good with the bad.
Me too 🙁

Still easily sorted and a nice pickup