Modernahab
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Back in Seattle
After a week in NYC with the De Bethune DB25 Starry Varius GMT, it feels like time for something simpler. The PP Chronometro Gondolo 5908R does the trick.


Being in Manhattan for a while puts the current state of urban Seattle in perspective. On the one hand, it points up just how severe the urban decay is here. On the other hand, it’s ironically somewhat reassuring to see that the rest of urban America is not necessarily in as dire a state as downtown Seattle.

The conversation with my wife over pulling up stakes continues…
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Back in Seattle
By: Modernahab : March 31st, 2026-23:15
After a week in NYC with the De Bethune DB25 Starry Varius GMT, it feels like time for something simpler. The PP Chronometro Gondolo 5908R does the trick. Being in Manhattan for a while puts the current state of urban Seattle in perspective. On the one ha...
Nice watch!
By: chk : April 2nd, 2026-07:47
I spent many months around seattle in late 1990s and early 2000s; and I had thought urban decay would be limited to Chicago south side! Not to be facetious, but how times have changed. Chk ...