Watch U Wareing

14/06/2026

Today is dark blue
Never was a scrappy 1-0 more glorious!
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12/06/2026

09/06/2026

Stuck in the house with a head full of lurgy. Thought I'd better post something just in case anyone was missing me
Been wearing this 1930s Omega 690 while I decide it's future

30/05/2026

With May coming to it's end, some of you who took part in "No Mow May" will no doubt be itching to get the mower out but before you do, here's a couple of things I hope you can consider.
Longer grass needs less watering saving time and money so when you cut it going forward perhaps go a couple of notches higher. It'll still be tidy, it might even look better without the brown patches.
If you can leave a patch or two for nature even better, especially next to the pond if you have one. Long grass gone to seed and maybe some self seeded wildflowers will bring more birds into your garden without the need for buying birdseed.
If you love butterflies, remember you need caterpillars and they need to eat too, many live on long grass.
The joy of spotting a goldfinch eating dandelion seeds or a green woodpecker eating ants on your lawn or finding a wild orchid sprouting in a quiet corner, maybe even an edible fungus or herb can boost not just your sense of wellbeing but also your health.
Increasing biodiversity in your garden has countless benefits for the wider world as well as for you and it's actually less work than maintaining a "pristine" lawn so why not give it a go in a corner and see what happens?

19/05/2026

1941 Universal Geneve, Wasn't planning on sharing this one just yet but it got a fair bit of interest in my stories so thought I'd show it to a few more of you and ask -
What do you think of the dial?
Not sure if the poll shows up on FB, if not please drop a comment

18/05/2026

I bought some lovely quality watches yesterday but this is the only one that I'm completely happy with (more on the perils of watch fairs next time).
Ridiculously underrated 1970s Avia Marino Chronograph with the Landeron 248 movement inside. Waterproof to 20 atmospheres (200m), this could once upon a time qualify as a professional divers watch, and a bloody good looking one at that. A strong look without overwhelming the eye, this is how a tool watch should be. Contemplating a quality beads of rice bracelet from the stash or perhaps a shark mesh, happy to hear some suggestions.
Should be for sale but I'm wobbling, give me a shout if you're interested

17/05/2026

Some of my favourite things I didn't buy today at the Birmingham watch fair. For me the Vacheron Constantine was hands down the finest watch there, I did get to try it on but always knew it was a pipedream. Thanks to Christian for letting me try it on anyway. Congratulations to whoever got it.
The Memovox is a model I've wanted for years and it was nice to see just how cool it is IRL. The NOS Doxa is a deliberately bad photo because I don't want anyone else to have it 😆
It's actually available from Alex who I met for the first time today and I have to say he's a lovely chap with great taste and like me is a collector first and a seller second only he's got a better budget than me, his account is frankly dangerous. That final pic shows you don't have to spend much to get a really funky watch that stands out from the crowd. Yeah it's rough but what a great shape.
Not showing you anything from JoJo but the guy's a dude it's always great to bump into. You probably already know but he's got an insane range of menswear and watches in a real bricks and mortar shop, well worth a pilgrimage to Sheffield.
I did spend more than I planned on more watches than I planned, as a wise man once said, everyone has a plan until you get punched in the face by lovely watches.
I'll be showing my purchases over the next week or so, need to decide if and what I'm keeping first. As for the one's that got away...

11/05/2026

Nearly everyone knows the Omega Seamaster as the perfect "any & every occasion" watch but there's dozens of affordable alternatives out there, most brands had an equivalent. Some added their own stylish twist. One underappreciated example is the Citizen Crystal Seven 33, regular date window but check the full day window prominently displayed at the 12 o'clock position. I doubt all 33! Jewels are actually beneficial but it's undoubtedly a great quality movement and the same as that used in their top drawer Chrono Master (albeit that is finished to a higher standard). Pretty cool take on the beads of rice bracelet too! hence the corny wrist roll. Dating to 1967, the same time as Omega's finest Seamaster but at a fraction of the price and arguably more unique

09/05/2026

Off to Movie town for this lot, Making the finest vintage champagne on a lemonade budget is what I do for costume work. You'd never believe how rich the characters are from looking at them but that's the magic of film, the camera lies all the time 😁
Speaking of which, they're a horrible bunch of people who deserve each other, the character bio's I saw made me hoot.(not the cast obviously, they're great). Really looking forward to seeing this when it comes out.
Enjoy your weekend

24/04/2026

That was lucky! Figured it was gone for good or I'd step on it before I saw it.
Although now I've realised how yellow that crystal is and how much nicer the dial is I might have to see if I can find a replacement that matches the dimensions.
Rare 8 days movement, not a common thing in a wristwatch