What time is it? Watches and horology

It landed perfectly on the date though… exactly a 60° turn… call it an upgrade, classic pilot style now.

Is it 36mm ?

Wait, it’s not supposed to be at 2 o’clock?

Congrats. Will never part with mine.

Nope – and now it's made its way to 5 o'clock. Here's to hoping it settles back down at 12.

Did the crown broke off or something? I’m a little impress that happen if you’re able to wind it

Looking at alternatives to the OEM Speedmaster bracelet as I've never really been 100% on it. The new Forstner 1450 has caught my eye but also the Mexico Holzer from uncle Seiko. I actually like the idea of a slightly lighter, rattlier bracelet. Anyone have any experience with these?

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It's usually just the dial feet snapped off isn't it?
Would be a simple braze to fix just not sure if the dial finish would hold up.

I actually like the idea of a slightly lighter, rattlier bracelet.

That is definitely the traditional Speedmaster vibe. The Forstner ones are good and seem quite authentic to the originals. And I like the look of the new president-style one.

I briefly had the flat link one for my FOIS but found that it made the watch a bit too vintage for what I wanted, oddly. It’s a great option though.

Dial dots are a thing too, which I think would be far simpler.

I didn't get out of meetings until 9pm last night so didn't get to have any Sinn fun. Next time.

In other news, my Everest is gaining a few minutes per day so it definitely got magnetised when that charger stuck to it.

Time for a railmaster.

Friday on a (fake) Erika

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Trusty explorer today

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Local pickup. Yes I’m gonna @ChainBreaker the bezel.

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Wow what reference is that?

It is a 1002 case with the dial out of a 5500 , or some such . Bought it years ago and have worn it to death..

34mm

38mm

picked up this 50 year old watch for my 30th. its the 38mm version so fits me quite nicely. very subtle - i am a big fan

That looks great. Will you take another photo where we can see the dial? :)

I handle the flat link bracelet also for my speedy but moved it on and went back to straps - 98000024L padded rally strap, with 94521813 deployant.

Nice!

Very nice, congrats.

as you wish :-)