First, I was surprised by how thin they were compared to modern extra-thin watches, and by the flexibility of the bracelet (even the base bends). The presence of the aged steel was also outstanding. However, there were few examples with dials in pristine

First, I was surprised by how thin they were compared to modern extra-thin watches, and by the flexibility of the bracelet (even the base bends). The presence of the aged steel was also outstanding. However, there were few examples with dials in pristine

Just good old RO

So figured I would at least put a little sunshine in the wrist. HAGWE.

Cheers, HSTE

collab releases with the 5691 is obvious. But they’re also related to the Pop Swatch, with its unique design allowing to pop the watch on different surrounding “containers”. But the most important for me is how beautiful the 5691 is: no date, no lume, no

The original Jumbo and the latest 16202 Extra-Thin look almost identical, but I found that the 5402, with its flat case back, is actually thinner. This photo was taken at a store in Milan. I came across a specimen in excellent condition right from the sta

It is - the B-2000 (in, what AP calls „the small case number“) and - the number 100‘000 (in, what AP calls „the big case number“ which is engraved inside the case). Cheers, HSTE

From June 1972: Reference 5402, number A-3x. Unmolested. Pure. Plain. Minimalistic. The Original. Cheers, HSTE

I decided to reward myself this year as I had overcome a big crisis in my workplace, as well as entering my 40s. After targeting RO, grey market is the only way to go ( I started as an AD guy before the hype watch era but honestly trying to get stuff allo