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Old 05-24-2017, 08:11 PM   #1
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I also like watches. Loved taking pocket watches apart and putting them back together when I was a kid (6-7 years old). Moved up to cuckoo clocks, then grandfather clocks.

I currently have a collection of watches including some early 80's Casio scientific calculator watches, some Suunto's (Vectors mostly), and a mismatch of various other watches.

But my favorite to date was my Omega Speedmaster Professional X-33 Gen 1. "Certified by NASA for all Space Missions". It's the watch given to shuttle astronauts. Always wanted to be an astronaut, so for my 40th birthday I gave myself one. Wore it for 11 years, then finally sold it. Missed it, so I bought another (my current one, a Gen 2). Unlike the first one (which had a kevlar band) this one has a Titanium band. And I never wear the thing because I'm afraid I'll scratch it! LOL

My everyday watch these days is a Garmin vivoactive. I love the large display. I hate that it keeps telling me to get off my butt and MOVE.
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They Say

All a man needs is a good Car, watch and pocket knife


whoever "they" are

I have always wanted a Breitling....should have bought one when I could have afforded it.
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All a man needs is a good Car, watch and pocket knife


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I have always wanted a Breitling....should have bought one when I could have afforded it.
I have always admired all things mechanical. I'm a huge fan of Breitling and have 2. My next addition will be an Omega Planet Ocean. I'm a diver fan. I have a Citizen eco-drive titanium Blue Angels watch when I travel

My daily...Breitling Super Ocean Professional



And my favorite... Breitling Steelfish I have the Pro2 bracelet for special occasions.


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Old 05-24-2017, 09:29 PM   #4
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Thought I'd add this one. The details are incredible, Except the smudge.

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