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Jay (Eire)

Jay (Eire)

Member since May 29, 2008 · United States · Last seen 1d ago
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Cartier Santos Dumont Platinum Salmon Dial: A Collector's Ultimate Wish
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Cartier Santos Dumont Platinum Salmon Dial: A Collector's Ultimate Wish

Horological Meandering · Dec 4, 2020
Well, with Christmas around the corner it’s time for writing lists and making wishes (yes, I’m focusing on this aspect of the holiday for now). So with that in mind what’s on your wish list? If you we
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Laine Watch Up Close: A Collector's Perspective on Independent Horology
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Laine Watch Up Close: A Collector's Perspective on Independent Horology

Independents · Nov 18, 2020
Some additional pictures of the Laine up close. It has been a very satisfying watch, my only gripe is one I have with several watches...I just wish it was a little bit smaller. I know I’ve said this b
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F.P. Journe Octa Automatique Lune Nacre: A Collector's Perspective
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F.P. Journe Octa Automatique Lune Nacre: A Collector's Perspective

F.P. Journe · Nov 2, 2020
I’m sharing a watch recently purchased by a friend of mine. I just got to see it in the metal a week or so ago and it was even more appealing in person. I don’t think we see many of these generally, a
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Urwerk UR-220 Falcon Project: A Vision of Horological Futurism
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Urwerk UR-220 Falcon Project: A Vision of Horological Futurism

Independents · Oct 20, 2020
I had written a post at the weekend, when I took these pictures, but for some reason the post never showed up and I didn’t have a draft. I was, am, too lazy to rewrite it. However the gist of that ori
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F.P. Journe Centigraphe Sport Titane Macro Photography
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F.P. Journe Centigraphe Sport Titane Macro Photography

F.P. Journe · Oct 6, 2020
No commentary, just some pictures.
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F.P. Journe Vagabondage: A Collector's Perspective on an Underrated Icon
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F.P. Journe Vagabondage: A Collector's Perspective on an Underrated Icon

F.P. Journe · Sep 25, 2020
Back on the wrist for a few days. It’s nice to take it out from time to time, and as the weather cools it’s more appropriate as I like to wear this one with long sleeves (to prevent me bashing it on a
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Romain Gauthier Logical One: A Collector's Perspective on Size and Craftsmanship
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Romain Gauthier Logical One: A Collector's Perspective on Size and Craftsmanship

Independents · Sep 13, 2020
I look at a lot of watches, I’ve had a lot of watches on my wrist over the years. Like most of you, every new city, every trip, I’m always going to poke my head in the AD or other dealer to what’s lay
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual 'Stella' Dials: A Colorful Comeback
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual 'Stella' Dials: A Colorful Comeback

Rolex · Aug 31, 2020
I don’t know about you guys and gals, but this is the most exciting news from Rolex for me tonight. A nod to the Stellas of the past, which have of course risen in popularity and price exponentially i
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F.P. Journe Centigraphe Sport: The Art of Understated Wrist Presence
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F.P. Journe Centigraphe Sport: The Art of Understated Wrist Presence

F.P. Journe · Aug 29, 2020
I’ll continue to share this one as it’s been the more worn Journe in recent times for me. I made a comment elsewhere that this watch has very little wrist presence, in the sense that others will not t
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Urwerk UR-105 CT: A Collector's Perspective on Wearability
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Urwerk UR-105 CT: A Collector's Perspective on Wearability

Independents · Aug 23, 2020
I’ve begun to wear a watch more regularly again. Not daily but at least two or three days a week. It’s been a strange several months for all of us, and my wearing habits as I mentioned before have bee
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Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711 White Dial: A Collector's Perspective
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Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711 White Dial: A Collector's Perspective

Patek Philippe · Aug 19, 2020
Since Gordon’s post a few days back re Blue or White I’d been meaning to give this one some wrist time. Well, here it is. Some of you will recall me saying this before, but the CB and the 5711 are pro
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F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu: An Enduring Icon's Dial Dynamics
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F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu: An Enduring Icon's Dial Dynamics

F.P. Journe · Aug 18, 2020
Been a long time since I’ve worn this watch. But without question this watch is still the one that really captures my attention. The dial is so dynamic, that alone is enough to keep one coming back. B
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Laine Watches: Customization, Value, and Collector Appeal
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Laine Watches: Customization, Value, and Collector Appeal

Independents · Aug 17, 2020
Been a little while since this one got any wrist time. Not sure what made me grab it today; it wasn’t as if I was going anywhere! Perhaps it was an attempt to dress up my grey sweet pants (work from h
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Rolex Daytona 16520: Emotional Core Collection Piece
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Rolex Daytona 16520: Emotional Core Collection Piece

Rolex · Aug 6, 2020
Seeing ssdaytona’s Patrizzi post a few days ago inspired me to go grab my 16520 (not a Patrizzi however). It’s a very important and core watch in my collection. It some respects the perfect Rolex. (Ma
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F.P. Journe Centigraphe: The
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F.P. Journe Centigraphe: The "Sporty Journe" for Daily Wear

F.P. Journe · Aug 1, 2020
As some of you will know I decided to let my Datograph Up/Down go in order to acquire this watch. There are few regrets, in part as I always knew the Datograph could be reacquired without much hassle
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F.P. Journe Centigraphe: Daily Wearability and Market Insights
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F.P. Journe Centigraphe: Daily Wearability and Market Insights

F.P. Journe · Jul 22, 2020
A rare outing for me today, and so a watch actually on my wrist. The Centigraphe has been the go to choice from the Journe bunch this year. Perhaps as it suits the new (casual) normal. (Padj, no cases
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Wild Horologists & Team 'School Watch': An Audemars Piguet Offshore Alternative
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Wild Horologists & Team 'School Watch': An Audemars Piguet Offshore Alternative

Horological Meandering · Jul 11, 2020
So, I think many will have strong views about this watch. So don’t be shy in sharing them. This is one of several Kickstarter watches I’ve followed and one of a few I actually purchased. The timing fo
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Urwerk UR-105CT
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Urwerk UR-105CT "Gotham": A Collector's Perspective on Wearability

Independents · Jul 3, 2020
Gotham, Batman, New York City. This watch makes me think of each every time I strap it on. I had no plans to wear at watch today, I’ve generally not been wearing a watch since the lockdown began (over
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F.P. Journe Anniversaire Tokyo Series: A Collector's Look at Two-Tone Rarities
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F.P. Journe Anniversaire Tokyo Series: A Collector's Look at Two-Tone Rarities

F.P. Journe · May 21, 2020
These are the references mentioned by Mike in reply to my earlier post regarding the unique (at least that’s my understanding) two tone Resonance coming up for sale. As most of you know these were ori
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F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance Two-Tone: A Collector's Perspective
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F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance Two-Tone: A Collector's Perspective

F.P. Journe · May 20, 2020
Coming up at Philips a two tone Resonance. For me, I was just blown away. It’s almost my very own watch, but with the addition of the pink gold elements. It’s their play off the white gold dial, those
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