@timor54 God I love the moonwatch, it's a deserved icon. And, of course, what provenance. Did I mention that I love a manual watch, oh, and a chronograph. These are permanently gnawing at the back of my mind, too. Do they discount them at all? Yep, costly, but what a watch, what a story.

Des

I had two new in this year (and one surprise incoming today… Watch this space :D ). The C63 elite met my very high expectations for it and I’m still very pleased with it. It’s the Tudor that blew me away. I’d never really given Tudor the time of day before. I didn’t like the snowflake hands. I wasn...

That all makes sense to me. I just had one of my 20atm Elliot Brown's serviced. They pressure test to 5atm's, so a bit more. I guess they're just looking for the tiniest bit of water ingress, and it doesn't take much external pressure for that to happen. Had your CW been compromised I guess they'd ...

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I did make my reply to rkovars with a bit of comedic license. Still, I'm impressed by your dedication to the cause.

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That all makes sense to me. I just had one of my 20atm Elliot Brown's serviced. They pressure test to 5atm's, so a bit more. I guess they're just looking for the tiniest bit of water ingress, and it doesn't take much external pressure for that to happen. Had your CW been compromised I guess they'd h...

@rkovars 4,5,6 watches? Having trouble remembering? Why not use the GMT bezel of your Marathon to record your new purchases, much more practical than a second time zone.

Des

From a pragmatic viewpoint I voted no, simple.

But really every watchie needs a diver. Life without a bezel click is somewhat underwhelming

Des

After seeing @sproughton's new Ming I took a look at their site. I love all things to do with the sea so this really caught my eye.

That is mad! A piece of design that would bring a smile to Genta's face I'm sure.

Des

So, my reply to my OP. First off the watch in question was a grail watch for me, so you set quite a high bar, right? Second, I'd waited for quite some time before finally pulling the trigger, largely determined by the fact that the watch had been out of production for a long time. So why did it exce...

@missF I did expect to see this at some stage, and it is a real beauty. I think you just confessed to be something of a horological magpie, didn't you?

One watch? It's a silly notion let's be honest. There are many paths on the road to salvation, enjoy them all.

Des

@Thegreyman That’s two for the Explorer. The fanfare must be justified. Enjoy, Patrick.

Des

My quick, gut reaction, instinctive call on this is also a Hanhart but my Primus Desert Pilot Dark LE. Why? …the quality is right there for the the price range. Moreover, I really like the cachet & history of the Brand who, arguably, are little known even in WIS circles. A winner all round. Guy...

Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:25 pm I’ve only bought one watch this year.

It hasn’t exceeded expectations at all. It has lived up to them.

You appear to have posted in the wrong thread. Speak with a mod and I'm sure they'll move it for you.

Lovely watch btw.

Des

iain wrote: ↑Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:02 pm The only watches I’ve bought this year that are still in my possession are my Explorer ...
In fact if it didn’t say Rolex on the dial I’d say it would be perfect.

I have to say this made me chuckle. Let's be honest, everyone loves the Explorer. I can see how it was worth the wait.

Des