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My two favorite no date watches are a mid 60’s Bulova Astronaut and a Submariner 5513 MK1. Love the balance and relative simplicity.

Snowing today in Boise Idaho. My crown jewel in my humble collection. Sub 5513 MK1 ca. 1978...

I actually have a second “Panda” version of the same Breitling Chronomat 0818 that also gets mounted on the Bund occasionally that I like even more. This one is in NOS condition that was purchased from a deceased Breitling factory watchmaker’s estate having been in a box for almost 50 years. This re

Apologies for the failed photo upload with my initial post. Here it is mounted on my prized 48mm vintage Breitling Chronomat. Frank

I always look forward to fall/winter to break out my extensive collection of custom leather straps. This one is my favorite due to the wrist presence it provides. May I present my distressed leather “Bund” strap mounted on my favorite chronograph...a ca. 1968 Breitling reference 0818 “Big Case” (48m

I have twin ca. 1968 Breitling Chronomat 0818’s that are massive at 48mm and 14mm thick (weight unknown). These two are in extremely nice overall condition with the white dial version being NOS. This is a manual winding triple chronograph powered by a gorgeous Venus cal. 178 that keeps spot-on time.

Great theme this week and I think I may have a couple “winners” for consideration. First is the Bulova Accutron Astronaut () with the iconic 214 “tuning fork” battery operated movement. This 14k beauty with enhanced dial (applied markers) and “fork second hand” just huuums on your wrist and is a joy

Not sure why I’m having difficulty posting pictures of my 1954 Submariner 6205 “safe queen” but here goes another attempt...