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Customs officers seize counterfeit watches in Louisville estimated to be...
I’d be careful. Sometimes a bargain isn’t a bargain. Customs officers seize counterfeit watches in Louisville estimated to be worth $4.24 million The counterfeit designer watches would have been worth...
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Omega Summer Blue Collection
This is the first release in a long time that has sparked my interest! Actually after researching Omega and the Seamaster Collection feel that Rolex should be compared to Omega, not Omega to Rolex....
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Bracelet/strap options for my new SMP needed
I've seen both mesh and Nato options and like both. I'd like some source suggestions. The jeweler said 'Seiko" something which I didn't catch.
View ArticleMy dad was a leftie...and I'm not
So I was raised to wear my watch on my right wrist. Am I the only one on here? Just curious. I wear a smart watch and the controls are pretty much the only thing I'm fully ambidextrous with
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Orient Green Goblin
That's what I'm calling it. I have this with a black dial and it might be the most underrated diver they have. Strap options that are fitted don't exist that I've found, but NATO always works. Seen...
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Snoopy
So Snoop has turned into a real PITA, started out` with a Supposedly serviced and running watch Dial did not match the movement or anything on the watch, case back does not match the case. Dial was...
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G-Shock Coca-Cola Models
Coca-Cola Collaboration Model | CASIO gshock.casio.com I like the 6900 myself
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What do you call this style of band?
I’ve got a couple that I need replaced and my wife has one. I need to know what to call it so I can search for it. It’s got the skinny part in the middle
View ArticleMy first mechanical alarm watch rebuild
I was finally able to finish the edit for the Seiko Bell-Matic. This watch took a good amount of work to bring back, but it was most certainly worth all of the effort. If you’ve enjoyed any of the...
View ArticleCool Rolex Story
This is one of those you wonder if it's real. It's a cool read if true. The whooshing boom of the Pacific Ocean rollers could be heard as Australian pro surfer Matt Cuddihy snorkeled off the coast of...
View ArticleWell, about to be able to officially join…
This club!! On the cruise ship up in Alaska and you heathens worked your bad magic on me. Went out last night and bought a triple chronograph, blue face Rado. Don’t know much about them, but it felt...
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Help identify some Seikos
@thor447 Cleaning out some stuff/still unpacking from moving in a year ago. Found a box of my dads old watches. Need some help identifying them.
View ArticleKing Samurai Power Reserve?
Need some help here. My Seiko King Samurai is supposed to have a 41 hour power reserve. I've only had the watch about 6 months. It did pretty good in the beginning but now the power reserve is down to...
View ArticleHorological Humility: I Had To Re-Learn A Lesson Tonight
Around 6 months ago, I acquired my initial set of mainspring winders. Before that, I had been manually installing mainsprings, a task I had grown quite comfortable with. I underwent the usual learning...
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Biting off more than I can chew?
I'm about to dig into this Bellmatic. These are buggers to work on, and this one is in about the worst condition I've ever come across. I'm wondering if I should start looking for a donor movement now...
View ArticleWatch shops near Tulsa
Where are some good places to shop for watches in the Tulsa area? New but also used. Seems like all the watches I really like have been discontinued and can only be found used. I'm game for watch...
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Couple of new Hamilton 38's
This slick Khaki Field Titanium Auto | H70215130 Featuring a black PVD coated titanium case and bracelet, the 38mm Khaki Field Titanium is a highly versatile watch that can be worn for any occasion....
View ArticleWorking on a vintage Hamilton from 1964 - and giving it away!
The channel on YouTube recently surpassed the 1,000 subscriber mark. I thought it'd be fun to celebrate that milestone by doing a vintage watch restoration & giveaway. I had this old Hamilton in my...
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Anyone go to the watch/pen estate sale on Britton today?
Specifically I mean this one. Of course all of the possible "good" finds were gone by the time I got there. I did find two authentic Mont Blanc pens (the one on the right is a Meisterstuck!) and a...
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Preferred place to buy your bands/straps??
Recently won an auction on Ebay for this piece (Still bidding on a couple of Seikos ) and here is where my problem lies. I have a trip coming up and I won't have time to order a band online by the time...
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1908 Waltham
Mr Thor managed to work his magic once again and brought another family treasure back to life. This is a Model 1908 Waltham made the first year of production (1908). Was my father’s namesake “Uncle...
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Fake Watches
This is why I’d be afraid to buy from anyone than an AD. Up To 10% Of Luxury Watches Found To Be Sophisticated Fakes When Traded In According to the CEO of major pre-owned watch dealer Watchfinder...
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Stopwatch
Not a time telling watch, but a stopwatch. It winds and the buttons push, but the hands don't move. Hmmmm.
View ArticleRadial Brushing Attempt Without A Lapping Machine
I’ve got a case that I’d like to do some radial brushing on. A lapping machine is far out of my budget, so I tried to improvise this evening. I secured the case between a nylon washer and one of my...
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Help locating a NATO strap.
So Omega declared yesterday "James Bond Day" and showed the Daniel Craig edition on this strap. You too can have it for a mere $350! Not me says I. Anyone know of a more reasonable alternative?
View ArticleA Question For The Watch Folks Here
The next project on my bench is a 1968 Seiko Sea Lion M330. The dial and hands are original and in stunning condition, the movement is in pretty decent shape, but there is some brass peeling away from...
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Trading a Rolex to get out of a sticky situation?
Trading a Rolex to Get out of a Sticky Situation - Myth or Reality? The "Escape and Evasion" Rolex The final requirement to be certified as a CIA Case Officer (C/O) is to pass the certification course...
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Watches on display
I noticed in the “what watch are you wearing” there were a lot of watches displayed with their guns and stuff so I figured ‘how about a “what watch do you have with all your extra stuff?” Instead?’...
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Lets see those beaters!!
This one goes everywhere that may kill a watch.... Lives up to the takes a licking and keeps on ticking!! Pic says the 20th ...Must remedy this LOL.
View ArticleFor sale - coming soon
I am bringing these watches to the OK Watch Collectors Guild meet up later this week. Unfortunately these don't get worn much, and I've got other projects still to do. Whatever comes back with me after...
View ArticlePSA: Costco Glycine on sale for One Fiddy
Was in the Moore Costco and noted this watch (was originally $300, and I bit when price went down to $240 ) Is the Glycine 42mm “Combat” auto with the quasi Bond-esque NATO strap (I don’t really feel...
View ArticleBuying 2nd hand watches?
So I’ve been enjoying saving some money via eBay recently, and I keep considering buying a watch on there. Specifically, I’ve been looking at seikos. Do I need to worry about fakes? if so, what do I...
View Article1960s Era Wristwatches
Being that Christmas is rapidly approaching thought I’d get a jump on present ideas. For my father the idea popped in my head of a Vietnam Era wristwatch, he served in the USMC 1963-67 and I thought...
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Best place to buy tools for band changes?
Just like the title says, I need tools to do some NATO strap swaps. Especially one that will compress both pin ends at once on my SMP. And....go!
View ArticleSold
Seiko SNJ025 Solar Arnie Just selling to fund a purchase as my taste gets more expensive. Awesome watch! No defects. Wore it a few times to the office. It’s kept great time for the few weeks I’ve had...
View ArticleRolex or 38 Special
Wise Italian Grandfather An old Italian man in Brooklyn is dying. He calls his grandson to his bedside, "Guido, I wan' you lissina me. I wan' you to take-a my chrome plated ...38 revolver so you will...
View ArticleWatch Site
Jomashop.com Nice watches, decent prices. I have just found this and have not done any business with them. Just thought I would pass it on.
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Ladies Rolex
Was picking up a jewelry repair today and noticed a REALLY pretty Rolex. Got me thinking “that sure would look pretty on the Mrs wrist”. I hightailed it out of there before I cracked and asked to see...
View ArticleNeed help from the Watch Gurus
I was recently gifted a Timex Expedition North Field watch and the little pin with internal spring that holds the strap to the watch fell out in the woods and is gone forever. Timex customer service...
View ArticleThere's nothing wrong with my clock.
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View ArticleHow to remove back?
I need to change batteries in both my watches, how do I remove the back plate?
View ArticleSeiko Solar
Does anybody have a suggestion on where to take a Seiko solar to have the rechargeable battery replaced?
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Poverty watches
After @okierider mentioned poverty watches, I figured I could contribute very well to a thread like that. Most of mine are poverty watches! Might be fun to keep this to under $30 watches and that would...
View ArticleWhich Watch are you wearing today?
So, here we go with the official OSA watch thread. I’ll start it off. My everyday wear-late 80’s 36mm Rolex Datejust. Simple, subtle, timeless.
View ArticleGiving Away An Amazing 1972 Seiko 'Bruce Lee' Chronograph on 1-7-24
Hey OSA watch nuts! I haven't posted anything about my YouTube channel on here for a long while. I've been keeping up with it and it's been steadily growing. I did a vintage Hamilton giveaway about 3...
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Watches on the way to a wrist near you
So after telling myself to lay off the" buy now" button at ebay , I seen this and just could not walk away !! Will wait and see if the band is a go or no go when it is in my wrist.
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