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Myself and a friend recently picked up our BB54s and what an absolutely incredible watch!

We bought them from different ADs and I took mine over to him to resize it as he has the right...

Your posts have been super helpful! Really appreciate it - I might take this one to a watchmaker and practise on some cheaper pieces until I'm more confident.

Fair point, I think me using the word pristine was a bit overkill. I don't actually mind scratches/swirlies from daily wear but I do like to be careful with my watches. Lug scratches are something I...

I'm definitely going to ensure that the lugs are taped up as best as possible, but it's really that little tab/nub that I'm worried about... argh! Just wondering if there's any way to prevent that...

Hey Guys,

Hope everyone's doing well this Saturday evening!

I've got a question about how best to avoid scratches or marks to the back of the lugs when swapping bracelets or straps. I know we...

Thank you! This is a wonderful and detailed answer, much appreciated :)

So for an ETA 2824 with 38hrs of power reserve, 30 turns of the crown will reach full wind. Would it be fair to say then,...

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Hope everyone's keeping their wrists warm with some nice timepieces!

Just had some questions which might be a bit silly, but I'm curious nonetheless. I've usually heard that an...

Well they kept that quiet didn't they? I've been waiting for the 39mm HydroConquest to be updated with the ceramic bezel as I love the 41mm version (have owned it but the L2L was just too much for my...

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Looks like Longines has released a 37mm version of the Spirit which is very welcome as the long lugs make the 40mm and 42mm versions wear extremely large. They all have the same L888.4...

How much was the watch if you don't mind me asking?

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Hope everyone's good this Wednesday!

I'm interested in buying a watch from a dealer on Chrono24 based in Germany. If I go ahead, will I need to pay import duty or VAT on it when it...

I was wondering the same… it’s quite difficult to find photos of these online with the bezel popped off. I do have a case opener tool and electrical tape so I could try and pop it off myself but I’m...

LOL! Not sure with my OCD if I'd be able to let it get filthy and gummed up haha!

I was thinking the same, that maybe a watchmaker would be able to adjust the bezel spring. It's strange because...

Any suggestions guys? :)

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Hope everyone's safe and well.

I've got a TAG Heuer Calibre 5 (WBD2110.BA0928) and the bezel has a slight bit of lateral play/wobble. I've accepted that this is normal for this model...

I agree mate. I've emailed the AD today to see what their recommendations are.

I wound the watch fully again yesterday morning and set the time. Again, 24 hours later the watch had gained 12...

Yup, you hit the nail on the head. I seem to be having a bit of a bad run of luck with watches I've purchased recently :(.

The watch in question is the new Longines Spirit 3-hander, 40mm with blue...

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Happy Friday :)

I've heard and read about how automatic watches have a 'settling in period' although I know that's a point of debate.

Are chronometer-rated watches any different in...

Haha! That gave me a good chuckle :D

I've owned both the chrono and non-chrono 41mm ceramic bezel HCs.

Lume is decent and bright, but dims pretty quickly. The older aluminium bezel HCs were known for having weak lume and Longines...

Very true mate, and even though it was a bit deflating to see that little speck of dust I'm still pretty excited to get the replacement. Have had my eye on this piece for quite a while so I just want...

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So the watch is going to be replaced, and hopefully TAG has one in stock so I'll get another one soon. Otherwise it'll be in a few weeks.

I must say, the service I've received was...

Thanks everyone for your replies - I definitely agree that it's one of those things where once you've seen it you can't 'un-see' it which is always a nuisance.

I've contacted the AD and arranged...

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I recently bought a brand new TAG Here Aquaracer Calibre 5 which arrived today - yay!

Unfortunately I'm a bit eagle-eyed and maybe even a bit OCD about my watches, especially when...

I was thinking that with the price of Breitling watches, they could have done something with cork which is sustainable and renewable.

I think a nice cork box lined with natural materials would...