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

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Recently purchased a correct bracelet and crystal for my 666. Now all I need is the correct crown.

 
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Few historical pictures, 21 pieces in total with 18 photographs with information attached to the back including "Federation Horlogere" stamp. 😀
 
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Finally tracked down a decently priced horia and set of pushers, some of the pushers are a little tight so will need to sit down and pull everything apart and give it all a nice clean.

Also arrived today I decided to splurge a little and try the fancy oilers. Will they make a difference? I dont know but i certainly noticed a huge difference from the budget A&F set of oilers to the bergeon budget oilers, so hopefully these will be worth the asking price.
 
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Won this in a local auction not long ago for what seemed a ridiculous low price. Might come handy some day, but even if not, it is nice as is.

 
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Bought this vintage Oriental beauty on Friday.
My wife said it's a very good brand in China and it runs well, 3 days on a single wind though running a little slow. May have to regulate or lubricate or both.

 
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old advertisement from 1926, showing people have always spent as much on a watch ($35 to $1000) as a car (starting at $895!)

Longines/Wittnauer and a Chrysler Four
 
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Found these colourful hard cases for watches that are built like the Oakley watch vault. Only $3.50 at Aliexpress! Decently made for the price, and I like the colours...
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Royal Bonn Porcelain, imported by Ansonia, Connecticut. American Ansonia movement. 1890s
 
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Found these colourful hard cases for watches that are built like the Oakley watch vault. Only $3.50 at Aliexpress! Decently made for the price, and I like the colours...

Oh neat, I got one with my Vario Empire and wondered where they came from.
 
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New case for extra straps and bracelets, plus some room for odds and ends. Nice individual zippered pockets keep the straps flat and in place. Not perfect but works well for $25
 
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Bought these two hand drawn pencil sketches by two different artists a few months ago, one is the new 321 movement and the other the new Ed White. Had them simply framed with grey matting and black wood frames, recently added two AB Emblem patches. Hanging in my study.
 
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New strap day.
Brown Alran goat leather with black stitching.

Trying out a new-to-me strap maker; Vgreen straps out of Canada. Hand made, lots of options,
I’d call it semi-bespoke? Customized, hand made, 2 weeks from order to delivery, under $90 … I think I may be a new repeat customer.
 
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Got a couple of leather watch rolls and many leather straps! All the straps that you see on my watches are new. Roll is actually pretty good. Lets me roll all these watches nicely and snugly !

last pic is of a leather duffle bag I got today and it may be not be related to watches as of now but may be one day when i have enough watches it will be used to store them..lol
 
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Steve's (@Duracuir1) watch roll and pouch arrived today. 🥰🥰

The roll is going to be a holiday present. Love it when you find something that's a complete surprise and is unique.

I'm keeping the single pouch because, well, it's a really nice pouch and I gotta save an idea for next time.



Thank you, brother. Nice touch with the holiday wrapping too. 😀