Got a cool watch? Let's see it.

Second new watch day in a week. I've been wanting one of these for years. I found a fairly priced one on eBay and used that 15% deal last weekend.



It's a Citizen "Courageous" perpetual calendar diver. Photos cannot capture the true look of this watch. It's amazing in person.

I think October needs to be "no new toys month" [emoji38]3

Kate's son and his wife may now be joining us. Her son likes watches, but he hasn't yet caught the mechanical watch bug. Maybe we can infect him tonight.

S.C.

Agreed. I'd pay a few bucks more for that.

S.C.

Of course, technically, I’m correct !

I’ve been after one of these fully lumed Citizens for a few years now but the prices for them second hand on eBay had gotten out of control. I was able to snag a brand new one from an Italian website for a really nice price and it just showed up yesterday. I immediately took it off the stock rubber strap and onto a nice seatbelt Zulu singlepass.

I think this works well...

If I didn't already have three Samurais, including a blue one.....

S.C.

Lazy Friday.

I know, right? The new "great white" Seikos are incredible, but I already have 3 turtles and a samurai.

Very nice! I had the black dial version of that. It had a deep, inky black dial, was extremely comfortable, and kept perfect time. Loved it.

One quirk, the 12 o'clock marker looks like a pair of underpants. Now that you've seen that, you'll never un-see it. You're welcome [emoji38]3

I've been wanting a great white edition. I haven't seen one in person and that's probably a good thing. I also like the gray Samurai.

I will make you a sweet deal on the one I have

Dammit! I'm not interested but I am curious.

S.C.

I saw one at Macy's last weekend. It's even better in person.

I'm thinking of cutting a few loose soon. The STO turtle and samurai, a Citizen BN0151 and Nighthawk, bunch of straps and bracelets...

Got home from vacation today, my Hanhart Valjoux 23 arrived!
















Dat ass!




The column wheel action is super smooth, and the balance wheel is very big and visible. So far I love it, get to spend the weekend with it.

Details on the new old stock Valjoux 23 movements they're using in this watch: https://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/Hanhart-Pioneer-Valjoux-23-Flyback-10p4632.htm

Me too. A Pogue is a must for me. Doesn't have to be original. I'm after the look.

S.C.

A bit of a closeup of the Valjoux 23.

We had our monthly watch event last night and Breitling was the sponsor. I tried on one their new “Mosquito” models. This is a picture from this review.




Loved the watch but the bezel is friction-only. I like clicks or stops personally but it’s not a show stopper if someone wants to gift it to me.