What Did you Buy Recently, Watch Related But Not A Watch?

Alpha · Dec 31, 2020

Been meaning to order an open ended strap for this Lanco for some time and finally got down to it yesterday, Hirsch strap ordered from 'WatchObsession' and delivered today 😀

Now that's a bit more like it 😀

30t1 · Jan 7, 2021

A nos venus 170 case. Like any internet buy, I was a bit leery but worked perfectly. Another project moving forward.

riimar · Jan 24, 2021

Seiko alarm clock and the big watch book..
Anyone who got this clock, know how annoying it is in the morning 😜
Took a couple of nights before I found the off switch for 'hourly time announcement'

LesXL · Jan 27, 2021

Had a leather pouch made, by my good friend, to store my straps.

Same leather as my watch roll... Happy family 😀

ExpiredWatchdog · Jan 27, 2021

Iceter
I know that most of our watches are stainless steel, but stainless isn’t immune to corrosion.

I can answer that. Austenitic Stainless (3XX and 9XX series) has enough chromium to be self passivating, which means the chromium reacts with oxygen in the air to form a hard and corrosion resistant layer of chromium oxide. However, it needs constant exposure to oxygen for this to continue. If exposed to electrolytes and an oxygen-poor environment, it will corrode.

So, what does this mean? In normal use in the air, it won't corrode, as demonstrated by almost all normal applications. However, in seawater and in an environment where the seawater is stationary, it can deplete the seawater of enough oxygen that corrosion overtakes passivation and then the underlying iron corrodes.

While structural corrosion is uncommon, it will stain. Stainless diving equipment is a good example. I remember diving with a buddy who brought a brand new stainless dive knife on the trip. After several dives, it developed a stain where the steel entered the molded handle. I have several fastener applications in my diving kit where there's a rust stain on the surface after many dives.

I seriously doubt leather will cause corrosion as there's still plenty of oxygen in the air to keep the stainless passivated. Imagine the grief you would hear on the discussion boards if this was not the case.

30t1 · Jan 27, 2021

Some vintage reading material, chronographs.

markoh · Jan 29, 2021

This older Eterna watch knife arrived today.

TexOmega · Jan 29, 2021

Stetson Royal Deluxe
“Open Road” in Natural
2 3/4 brim 7.5 Regular Oval
Made within 30 miles of me.

140dave · Jan 29, 2021

Watch related because it looks damn good with ANY watch! 👍
I've started hoarding bracelets for some reason, recent arrivals of 1171/1 (633 EL) and a 1116 (575 EL) pictured. 1175 not pictured but just arrived. (with another 1175 and another 1116 on the way...)

30t1 · Jan 29, 2021

Alpha
Been meaning to order an open ended strap for this Lanco for some time and finally got down to it yesterday, Hirsch strap ordered from 'WatchObsession' and delivered today 😀

Now that's a bit more like it 😀

I love the watch, just speaks to me. So elegant 😉

DaveK · Mar 29, 2021

I did some horse trading with @JwRosenthal, and these arrived today (no actual horses were harmed in this exchange)

Edit: Caseback knives are right-handed 😒 learning something new every day

Engee · Mar 30, 2021

Just arrived - handmade leather strap by SarmatiaLeather. Sergej was a pleasure to deal with, excellent communication and the strap arrived within days rather than the expected weeks.

bought for my Railmaster to give it a slightly more summery feel.

SeaMSTR · Apr 1, 2021

Steveostrap rally strap for my brothers Chronostop I sourced and had serviced for him.

rfcs · Apr 1, 2021

Watch related? An Omega blue rubber strap for my AT. Fantastic. Non watch related? A Fujifilm x-100v camera. Advertised as the camera for enthusiasts.

DJG2645 · Apr 2, 2021

A new strap in the mission to find the perfect pairing for my SM Jumbo 2976.

Alpha · Apr 2, 2021

Her ladyship ordered this strap for me this morning as an Easter gift, what a girl 🥰

Engee · Apr 12, 2021

Two-tone rubber strap for my Sicura jump hour. I love that Barton supply two lengths of strap.

abgul · Apr 12, 2021

I bought a couple of watch boxes only to find out I need another one and no-one seems to have stock of the same one. 6 grid carbon fibre cheapie.

LesXL · Apr 12, 2021

Postman brought me this today... Very pleased with this craftsmanship (from @DaveK )

Pvt-Public · Apr 13, 2021

Does a car that has a clock in it count? 😗

What Did you Buy Recently, Watch Related But Not A Watch?

Alpha

30t1

riimar

LesXL

ExpiredWatchdog

30t1

markoh

TexOmega

140dave

30t1

DaveK

Engee

SeaMSTR

rfcs

DJG2645

Alpha

Engee

abgul

LesXL

Pvt-Public

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