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  1. 15th February 2021, 10:59 #1
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    Introduction

    Hello everyone,

    I heard that was quite appropriate to introduce myself on a new thread so there I am! 🙂

    I'm Wandril, passionate about watches as well as in motorcycles and Martial arts amongst other things!

    I've been contracting the watch disease 4 years ago and my journey has been taking me everywhere from seiko 5 and Orient watches all the way to Tudor, Omega speedmasters, through microbrands, affordable watches, and mid range brands.
    It has led me to become a big fan of speedmasters, but mainly of german watches in general!
    Hanhart, Sinn, Damasko, Stowa, Laco...
    That is where my heart is!
    I'm happy to join the forum and to participate so I can carry on learning on this topic!

    Cheers!
    Wandril
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  2. 15th February 2021, 11:06 #2
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    My daily wear at the moment

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  3. 15th February 2021, 11:07 #3
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    Welcome to the forum Wandril, you will find your taste in watches well catered for here.

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  4. 15th February 2021, 11:09 #4
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    A Warm Welcome Wandril
    French but living in Bristol?
    Laco Flieger? I have a quartz version that is my fave pick-up-and-wear just now.
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  5. 15th February 2021, 11:11 #5
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    Welcome to the forum.

    We love pictures here so whenever you can post up some pics of your collection.
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  6. 15th February 2021, 11:12 #6
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    Thank you!
    Yes indeed! Did I mention I was french?
    This one is a Stowa flieger bronze

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  7. 15th February 2021, 11:16 #7
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    Bonjour, enjoy the forum.
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  8. 15th February 2021, 11:17 #8
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    Bienvenue!
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  9. 15th February 2021, 11:20 #9
    Wandril
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    Here are a few, but my collection is quite a mess at the moment as I've been selling/buying quite a bit.
    The 103 is actually already gone and on the wrist of someone from the forum

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  10. 15th February 2021, 11:23 #10
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    And a few more

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  11. 15th February 2021, 11:25 #11
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    Thank you for the warm welcoming and the demonstrations of mastering of the french language

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  12. 15th February 2021, 11:29 #12
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    Oh I forgot! Might be a bit cliché but true nonetheless, the watch disease did hit me first when I received my great grandfather Tissot 1930's pocket watch as a gift.
    Made me realize I like a good heat blued handset on a watch!

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  13. 15th February 2021, 11:33 #13
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    Welcome to the forum Wandril, that's a lovely collection. And as already mentioned, there are many fans of German watches here!
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  14. 15th February 2021, 11:34 #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wandril View Post
    Thank you for the warm welcoming and the demonstrations of mastering of the french language
    On peut citer Flaubert, aussi:
    Introduction: Mot obscène.
    'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
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  15. 15th February 2021, 11:42 #15
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    Some french people around here or they are actually english people learning it?

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  16. 15th February 2021, 11:52 #16
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    Welcome to the forum. You've got a fine collection there.
    Best Regards - Peter

    I'd hate to be with you when you're on your own.
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  17. 15th February 2021, 11:56 #17
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    Welcome. That Timor in particular is very nice.

    What happened to the Tissot pocket watch?
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  18. 15th February 2021, 11:58 #18
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    Thank you!
    As it's not really the kind of watch I'm wearing often, the tissot stayed in a box in France

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  19. 15th February 2021, 12:09 #19
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    Oh there's this lovely little reduced as well!

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  20. 15th February 2021, 12:22 #20
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    Warm welcome Wandril. This place can be a little crazy sometimes. I really like that bronze (?) CW watch - tell us more if you like?

    Martyn.
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  21. 15th February 2021, 12:25 #21
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    Thanks Martyn!

    Yes it is a bronze ch ward indeed!

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  22. 15th February 2021, 12:25 #22
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    On me or on the watch?

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  23. 15th February 2021, 12:27 #23
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    Welcome!

    Nice to see some different watches posted too :)
    It's just a matter of time...
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  24. 15th February 2021, 12:45 #24
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    Welcome.
    As a (born and bred) Bristolian, it is also great to see more local watch lovers.
    When we are allowed out and about again, we will be organising a few more RedbarBristol GTGs, it is a shame we only managed one before lockdowns started.
    Lots to like in that collection.
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  25. 15th February 2021, 14:18 #25
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    Quote Originally Posted by sweets View Post
    Welcome.
    As a (born and bred) Bristolian, it is also great to see more local watch lovers.
    When we are allowed out and about again, we will be organising a few more RedbarBristol GTGs, it is a shame we only managed one before lockdowns started.
    Lots to like in that collection.
    Dave
    Thank you Dave!
    Nice to know I'm not the only one over there!
    That would be nice yes, internet and forums like this one are quite helpful, but we're still missing some real life, real human interaction situations for sure.
    Plus it's leaving us more time to think about watches, maybe even too much time sometimes This watch addiction is not getting any better!
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  26. 15th February 2021, 14:45 #26
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    Welcome to the forum
    very nice collection, I too love a german watch, but your Timor is a great example.
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  27. 15th February 2021, 15:14 #27
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  28. 15th February 2021, 15:50 #28
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    Thank you!
    Funny enough, I found this little Timor in France! Didn't hesitate for long before purchasing it!
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  29. 15th February 2021, 16:11 #29
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    Welcome to the forum. That is a nice collection, the Speedmasters are crackers and you've got a good selection of straps too.
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  30. 15th February 2021, 16:16 #30
    Wandril
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    Thank you!
    I actually have way too many straps but I have a hard time deciding which ones should go haha.
    Definitely into leather straps, some bracelets, and canvas, natos in fairly dark colours
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  31. 15th February 2021, 22:34 #31
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    Hello and welcome! You've got some great watches there
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  32. 15th February 2021, 23:18 #32
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    Thank you!
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  33. 16th February 2021, 09:47 #33
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    Little update with a more dressy piece, and one of my favourite chronographs!
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    Warm welcome Wandril; we whimsically wonder which watch will win we WIS’s worship?

    Salut!
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  35. 18th February 2021, 09:45 #35
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kirk280 View Post
    Warm welcome Wandril; we whimsically wonder which watch will win we WIS’s worship?

    Salut!
    Haha merci!
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  36. 19th February 2021, 10:11 #36
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    My bad
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    Maybe you should read the rules regarding sales posts.
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