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Two incomings for me this week, both hyped up plastic :glee:

Firstly, Moonswatch! First job was to swap the strap on to a MN:
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Enjoy, and I hope you have many happy years with it.

I've managed to scratch the blue dial itch now, I'll post a picture tomorrow.

Recent incoming that is easy to dismiss but holds some importance to me. My first automatic watch that sparked WIS for me was a Seiko Monster (there're even some posts on here from years ago where I...

Met with boring_sandwich and picked up a lovely 1997 DJ36.

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I looked at buying this towards the end of last year and it finally arrived this week. Explorer II 16570, polar dial. Full set.

The photo is dark as it's a nod towards the caving history!
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A real milestone today. In my mind, the ultimate vintage Rolex. Purchased through the forum, and one to bring out on special occasions.

Thank you, Geneve for the super easy deal.
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I've got to agree!

I've just ordered a Vanguard rubber strap for some variety.

Certainly not the first to get one, but really pleased with it. Tudor BlackBay 58 in the original colourway, picked it up today from Pragnell in Stratford. Really fantastic AD and very pleasant...

Best of older and newer! Did you wear that jumper specifically for that watch today?

Thank you, it gets worn at least once a week.

Really sorry to hear of your heirlooms being stolen. There are tiers to theft and this sits quite high up there as they're simply irreplaceable.

Thank you!

The back is engraved as it was awarded for long service at the aerospace company he worked for. Certainly one that isn't going anywhere.

That's karma for you! Obviously did a good deed by going out shopping. Lovely watch!

Late 60's Longines Cal.370 gold watch, my late grandfathers. Now on a nato and I think it really suits!

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