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by Leon O
Sun May 11, 2025 4:29 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Erebus GADA watch launched
Replies: 48
Views: 4340

Re: Erebus GADA watch launched

Although I'm not in the market for a new watch, Erebus sounds like a brand to follow if I want to try a new size or color without making a large expenditure.
by Leon O
Fri May 09, 2025 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On screw-down crowns...
Replies: 15
Views: 799

Re: On screw-down crowns...

I've never had problem with screw down crowns, other than the inconvenience of adding a few seconds to the time setting process. I never force the crown down when screwing it down. That said, I do prefer straight pull out crowns, since I frequently hand wind my watches. I don't have any Selitta SW20...
by Leon O
Fri May 09, 2025 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stay loyal to Watchmaker?
Replies: 15
Views: 628

Re: Stay loyal to Watchmaker?

Chippytea wrote: Fri May 09, 2025 12:32 pm Was that deep scratch on the caseback, on the 'SWISS MADE' text there before?

Also, no, don't use them again!
I never noticed it.

Thanks for pointing it out
by Leon O
Fri May 09, 2025 1:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stay loyal to Watchmaker?
Replies: 15
Views: 628

Stay loyal to Watchmaker?

I brought my Rapide Quartz Chronograph to my local Watchmaker for a battery change. I heard them saying it had an unusual back. After the battery was replaced, I saw him use needle nose pliers to screw the back onto the case. After wearing the watch for a brief time, I noticed the back was loose eno...
by Leon O
Wed Dec 11, 2024 2:25 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: What’s 2024 been like, with watches?
Replies: 40
Views: 15980

Re: What’s 2024 been like, with watches?

For me 2024 has been all about my G-Shock. Working from home, I've lost interest in changing up my watch style on a regular basis.

With my Casio I just put it on in the morning and take it off at night.
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by Leon O
Sat Nov 09, 2024 2:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quartz watches for me!
Replies: 4
Views: 535

Re: Quartz watches for me!

I like quartz watches as well, especially solar movements.
by Leon O
Thu Oct 24, 2024 1:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The 20-Year Overnight Success Story of Christopher Ward
Replies: 18
Views: 6665

Re: The 20-Year Overnight Success Story of Christopher Ward

This article popped up in my Google news feed and I only skimmed though the first part of the piece.

Seeing the link here, I took the time to read it. I'm glad I did because I enjoyed it.
by Leon O
Tue Oct 22, 2024 2:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This bezel!
Replies: 10
Views: 860

Re: This bezel!

Count me as a fan of relief bezels.
by Leon O
Tue Oct 22, 2024 2:03 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Help from the forum required!
Replies: 27
Views: 4116

Re: Help from the forum required!

The pink Tudor is the obvious choice if you know the baby will be a girl.
by Leon O
Thu Oct 03, 2024 1:50 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Arriving the same day as my C60 Lumiere... Mint Choc chip
Replies: 16
Views: 1870

Re: Arriving the same day as my C60 Lumiere... Mint Choc chip

It's quite the strap magnet. I usually think about the watermelon version, but the mint chocolate chip dial is wonderful too.
by Leon O
Thu Oct 03, 2024 1:35 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Found my dream watch!
Replies: 5
Views: 550

Re: Found my dream watch!

At 42mm I think it's a bit larger than the original. I wouldn’t buy one, but I'd wear one if it was given to me.
by Leon O
Wed Oct 02, 2024 1:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Sealander Colours
Replies: 30
Views: 3727

Re: New Sealander Colours

I would have a difficult time choosing a color.
by Leon O
Wed Oct 02, 2024 1:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My beautiful BMT, What's next?
Replies: 22
Views: 1586

Re: My beautiful BMT, What's next?

Absolutely lovely 😍
by Leon O
Wed Oct 02, 2024 1:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Selita SW300 in standard Sealander or Trident
Replies: 11
Views: 1293

Re: Selita SW300 in standard Sealander or Trident

When I'm in the market again, I'd prefer a watch with more than a 38 hr PR.
by Leon O
Sun Sep 01, 2024 3:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: C63 in 36mm, UPDATE
Replies: 19
Views: 2823

Re: C63 in 36mm, UPDATE

My wife sees the doorbell cam on her phone, so I'll never get anything by her now.