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Just a place to share some information that might be useful to others with similar hobbies and interests.
Unboxing: Victorinox Outdoorsman Original
Unboxing and a brief introduction of a rare, discontinued 91mm Victorinox mode: the Outdoorsman-Original. It shows some wear and tear, so not a museum piece, but still nice to have in the collection.
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84mm Victorinox Triple Unboxing
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Presenting 3 lesser known 84mm Victorinox models, one of which is long discontinued and features the rare 84mm scissors.
Victorinox 84mm Golfer restoration update!
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Just back from Victorinox Factory repair service, my rare 84mm Golfer is back and I describe how it was repaired and restored with emphasis on the rare 84mm Scissors which I previously described as having some problems.
Favorite Things: 2024 channel update
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Quick update on upcoming content and what to expect for the next watch videos, but also some introduction of new hobbies and collections.
Hamilton Khaki straps
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An UNSPONSORED video exploring different strap choices for my Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical. Straps from Hamilton, Archer, ZuluDiver, and Fin Watch Straps will be evaluated.
(Very)Tough Choices #3: Omega Railmaster OR Ranchero?
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My 3rd "Tough Choices" video. Deciding which will stay and which will go - The Omega Trilogy Railmaster of the vintage Omega Ranchero. Will a surprise revelation and preview at the end of the video.
Tough Choices #2: Omega Admiralty VS Omega Geneve 041
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the 2nd in a series of "Touch Choices" where I review 2 similar watches in my collection and debate which one to keep and which one to sell. I'm determined to slim down my watch collection and I'm really enjoying a tighter watch rotation with fewer distractions. Here is the link to my Dan Henry review where I discussed the history of the Omega Geneve line: ruclips.net/video/KoE3WjqquR0/видео.ht...
Tough Choices #1: Hamilton Khaki 33mm vs 38mm
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As I slim down my watch collection, this is the first in a series of "Tough Choices" videos. A discussion about which version of the Hamilton Khaki Field watch I will keep and which one I will let go of: the Neo Vintage 33mm or the modern 38mm.
2024 DE-Collection Plans
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2024: discussion centered around the purging of my watch collection. Un-Collection strategies and plans for slimming down the rotation.
Seamaster 166.010 wrist roll
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up for sale, this 1963 Omega Seamaster 166.010 has is original crown and silver sunburst Cross hair dial with the rare Seamaster scrip with "coat hanger S". www.watchuseek.com/threads/fs-1963-seamaster-166-010-with-crosshair-and-coat-hanger-s-dial.5563613/
2024 watch collection predictions
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I call this my 2023 Thanksgiving "Trash Can" watch collection review. You'll have to watch the video to find out why.... I'm reviewing my collection and ponder which watches will stay in my collection and which will leave. Here's some funny exertps that I used for experimenting with video and audio effects... ruclips.net/video/UFeDsJzX2VA/видео.html
Casio Marlin W-400: The pre-G-Shock
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A brief introduction to my Casio W-400 Marlin and it's features and functions. Here's a great RUclips video on various Marlins: ruclips.net/video/vq5kw0V7_Jw/видео.htmlsi=dx4zlRMKqmdvdZSG And here's the actual commercial for the $0.99 Pioneer Chicken watch!: ruclips.net/video/0kkJ9pV5Xh8/видео.htmlsi=yxwp8cH4g1qcFprp
The Mysterious Rolex Explorer photo
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A short video "exploring" this amazing photo used on the neo-vintage explorer owner's manual.
Benrus MIL-W 46374 - wrist roll
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Just a quick video to ad to my for sale listing. www.ebay.com/itm/276265321898
Ebay Hamilton Khaki on Time Grapher
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This beautiful condition Khaki has a poorly functioning movement. You can see that it cannot perform well on the TIme Grapher and the watch gains about 4 seconds per minute. The Ebay seller was convinced and offered a full refund. Too bad, because this one had some really nice patina. Thank you
Hamilton 9721: 36mm Khaki Field Grail Watch?
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Hamilton 9721: 36mm Khaki Field Grail Watch?
Benrus MIL W 46374 military reissue: a review
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Benrus MIL W 46374 military reissue: a review
Hamilton Military Reissues: Introducing the Hamilton Khaki 9965
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Hamilton Military Reissues: Introducing the Hamilton Khaki 9965
Watch Collecting Essentials: Automatic vs Manual-how to decide?
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Watch Collecting Essentials: Automatic vs Manual-how to decide?
Rolex Explorer : To Flip or Not to Flip?? (114270 vs 124270)
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Rolex Explorer : To Flip or Not to Flip?? (114270 vs 124270)
124270 is better all around the clasp & bracelet is way more durable I feel it’s just a longer more durable lasting watch. However if you already have a earlier model then keep what you got but if you are a new buyer the 124270 is a better buy to me
@@Meowairn very sensible advice!
36🎉
Aqua terra 🔥
I’ll take the Railmaster 36 off your hands if you’re selling 🤝
@@bobbycalifornia7077 thank you, but.... ruclips.net/video/js8JS_gjkKU/видео.htmlsi=624XDr1aOKU4O8pu
Glad to hear I'm not the only one who regularly falls into collecting rabbit holes. I'm hoping it will stop with watches cause I can easily spend all my disposable money on it and they take little space compared to other things I've collected. In other news I've finally acquired an Admiralty, 135.015 grey dial with black tipped hands and anchor. The long lugs look great on an orange-grey NATO strap. I absolutely love the watch.
@@revenanke3132 hey awesome!....congrats on the Admiralty!...sounds like a winner. I hear you about collecting and the size required. My worst was when I collected banjos....I had 8 at one time....jeez!
Looking forward to the return of the seviced watches!! 😀👍 By the way, have you ever been interested in the Reverso or any JLC model?
@@artblend4278 hi...thanks for watching and commenting....I like the Reverso, but have never really considered one....
What an amazing review of one of my favorite watches of all time. Just a pleasure to watch.
@@squalematic wow...thank you...so kind of you!
If you happen to sell your Railmaster 36, I’d be interested!
@@Dilldog1 hey thanks for your comments, but as I mentioned in the latest Railmaster comparison, I already sold it....sorry.
ruclips.net/video/js8JS_gjkKU/видео.htmlsi=624XDr1aOKU4O8pu
@@favoritethings3065 noooooooooooo
Looking forward to the SOTC
It's not a few additional hours of power reserve. It's almost double the hours. Too biased video.
@@Igryan8 thanks for watching ....good to know.
I bought this watch in 2004. I looked at this watch and a Rolex Submariner 16610. The Rolex felt CHEAP compared to this so I chose the Omega. No regrets. I've worn it daily for almost 20 years now and it's been serviced twice only. Only regret is the appreciation of the 16610 vs the Omega but I didn't purchase it for an investment. I purchased for a watch to wear daily. And it's worked great in that regard!
@@shawnoen1029 wow...great story. Yeah, it was only watch for a couple years and it served me very well. I'm glad you're enjoying yours....thanks for visiting my channel.
I have a 39mm railmaster from 2007 2502.52. It is very reliant, an absolute strap monsters and wears so awesome with under 11mm thickness. Nowadays omegas are way too chunky in my opinion
@@holgerstanislawski2472 I had the same Railmaster (as I showed in my previous video) and I agree...it was great and super thin....just a bit too large for my wrist. Yeah, today's Omegas are definitely too bulky with their inhouse Coaxial movements. Thanks for watching and commenting!
A good honest review.
@@larsfillmore4765 thank you watching and commenting
After having watched your video more than once, , I wanted to also comment that this watch has a sister model without the date feature! The 165.010 is a much rarer model as it came with other dial variations where some also had tritium lume dots and lumed hands on a linen dial! In my opinion this is one of the nicest models in the seamaster rqnge ever made!
@@carmichaeldale4477 very cool...thanks for the info and the reference #!
It is in fact windable... I would have your's checked..
@@johnmiranda9310 I know it's windable, but I meant I wish it was HAND WIND ONLY without a rotor.
Gotcha..@@favoritethings3065
33mm
@@Nileskuronen thanks for your vote....it was a tough choice, but I stuck with the 38.
124270 is better but this omega is better than the older explorer
@@brackpersian thanks for your comments
Excellent information, I'm looking for a Seamaster now. I sat up and took notes.
@@wallacekelley9179 cool!...and thank you. I hope it was helpful. Happy hunting!
2:56 star of the show
@@Ferien7 yes, he asking you to like and subscribe!
Very informative, I wasn't aware of these strap companies. Do all these type of straps fray after a while?
@@barryfleischer5167 only the original Hamilton has had issues...the second keeper is almost completely useless...the outer fabric covering frayed and came off. The tan Fin strap has some light fraying around the holes, but it's not getting worse.
Wow thanks for showing the Bean version 9721. I still have the box and papers that in came in. As I said I have a beautiful vintage watch collection, but I feel funny leaving the house with out this watch on my wrist. Also, Since wearing it on an inexpensive black leather band purchased at Walmart of all places, the watch gets noticed all the time. I've had many people ask me what kind of watch an I wearing . I've tried the beige canvas Barton straps. I loved the look but they tear and if you try to gently clean them they rip very easily and look dirty. So I purchased an inexpensive black leather strap at Walmart and so far its held up incredibly well in all the heat and humidity. I even sleep with the watch on. With the black leather strap it gives the watch a very classy executive look .
@@barryfleischer5167 cool stuff...tja ks for sharing. I'd like to learn more about your vintage collection.
there are many reviews of this watch, but it's rare to find one w/ criticisms. as someone considering purchase, i thank you for a balanced and reasonable review.
@@stevez4286 thank you for watching. It's a great watch and if I didn't have the others in my collection it would make the perfect one watch collection.
I've been wearing since 1991 an LL Bean Hamilton Automatic with a date. Its 36mm. The movement is an ETA 2824-2 17 jewel automatic movement. It has the arrow at the top of the dial and 24 hour markers and the railroad track minute marker. This watch has been my workhorse ever since I ordered out of the LL Bean catalog ...its been on my wrist for over 30 years. I have many stunning vintage watches but this is the one I wear everyday. I feel funny with out it. Other than a few scuffs on the mineral crystal it looks new. As a matter of fact it was an anniversary present from my wife in 1991, so my anniversary present last year was having it serviced. I wear it on a black leather strap. It looks perfect no how dressed up or down I am. I really enjoyed your video. Thank you.
@@barryfleischer5167 wow!...congrats....what a wonderful story...I often wish I could be a one-watch guy like that. Thank you wldoe watching and wearing your Hamilton in good health! By the way, I think I did a video on a watch similar to your LL bean...please watch this one: ruclips.net/video/GJS8dW4BLow/видео.htmlsi=e_mtGOFwSvi5EIb0
Vincent voicing an opinion...
@@ralphus555 yeah, he didn't like that particular strap.
awesome watch and straps!
@@CoolWatchesOnly thanks for watching!
Cool video. I had not heard of Fin before - thanks. How did you sandblast the buckles? How did you make holes to add quick release spring bars?
@@EdmundPorter-ju8kd good questions…for the sandblasting, I have a air abrasion unit at work (dentist) that shoots aluminum oxide. For the spring bars, there are some RUclips vids on how to do it. I wanted to do it right with one of those punch tools, but they’re crazy expensive. So I used a brand new, very sharp exacto and then heat treated the edges with a red hot exacto. They came out “alright”, not perfect, but good enough.
@@EdmundPorter-ju8kd also, thanks for watching…I know this was a longer one.
Thanks for sharing info on the bracelets. The only advantage of the 041 IMO is it can be had for cheaper. The Admiralty's crown guards are really something, and the dial design just so utterly unique. The Admiralty and the Railmaster/Ranchero are my favourite Omega watches.
@@revenanke3132 thanks again for your comments. Sounds like we have similar tastes. Enjoy the ride!
I wouldn't be able to stand that Railmaster reissue. Just way too big and sapphire never looks right. Glad to hear you have a NOS Ranchero in the works. Have you tried the original Railmaster? I also spotted a Omega Geneve with a railmaster dial without the arrow hands, for sale online, not sure if it was legit.
@@revenanke3132 hello and thank you for watching and commenting. Yeah, the Railmaster is just too big. Yes, I had a vintage one, a later model with pencil hands and resold it. It’s hard to find clean dials on them, that’s what got me excited about the 60th anniversary reissues. I’m curious about that Geneve with RM dial…can You please share the link? There’s an ebayer called FusionElementWathces that do tons of nice Frankens. Thanks again!
@@favoritethings3065 the listing unfortunately got deleted a few days later and I didn't save any of the pictures. It was on C24 UK. It looked like it was uniformly worn so could have been real - I regret not jumping on it.
The choice you’ve made makes sense after looking at the rest of your collection, the Seamaster trumps the Ranchero plus you have the Rolex Explorer. (The 12, 3, 6, 9 ) look.
@@frankv7068 thank you so much. That’s a very interesting prospect for a 3 watch collection: Hamilton, Explorer, Seamaster…actually and I’ve thought about that….And predicted that possible combination on my "watch un-collection plans" video....good eye!
That Rancho is the better choice. By the way, this was a great and informative video. Good job again.
@@mccauleyjohnny4992 thank you so much….it took FOREVER.
Excellent video.
@@vjsseafoodmountgravatt9568 thank you so much….it took forever to finish.
@@favoritethings3065 well worth it to see a comparison of this quality, where none existed before. Great stuff mate.
It looks like you found 10 excuses to justify your purchase of an older model which you would lose money on if you upgraded to an actually better upgrade.
The only true "upgrade" is the lume. Everything else is subjective
Isn't this Miyoya movement supposed to be hand windable?......
@@tpn8402 hello and thank you for watching and commenting! Yes, correct. Like most automatic movements this Miyota is hand-windable, but it's a different feel and experience from a purely hand-wound movement with no rotor. I've discussed this in a previous video: ruclips.net/video/HQldM_j161M/видео.htmlsi=nA0MEFYeGw6Zty2G
33mm looks more natural.
@@void1984 thank you forwatching and for your comment. Your vote is noted!
Come here deciding weather or not to buy H693190. Another one to add to the decision.
Cant wait for next video
Thank you!...I'm working on it
Would be very interesting to see what you have to say on the AliExpress quartz khaki field watches like Militado. Maybe that's not your style or not for your taste, but you seem to be very good in field watch lore, and those cheap quartz ones are kind of counterparts to the cheap mechanical watches of the 60-s
Yes, I've seen those and I if they were 36mm instead of 38, I would have a difficult time justifying keeping the Hamilton which has kind of become my "every day beater". I still prefer a manual wound.
@@favoritethings3065 Thanks for the reply. I've bought one of these militados exactly because that was justifiable spending. For some reason it's within 1 second a month slow. Happy with it. Hope they will stay in business and cook up that 36mm sterile Benrus someday, maybe even a Marathon diver copy. We shall see (they have 36mm version, but it seems it needs revision and their logo is present on the dial) I love manual winding, too, I inherited a couple, but they died on me quickly and then were lost when we were packing and moving to a new place. Somehow VH31 is good at mimicking that snappy slow manual wound tick.
@@favoritethings3065 It seems they've just released a 36mm
I love mine.
I too own a 114270 (my daily) and have thought about getting the 124270. What has stopped me is the bracelet. I don't understand why Rolex changed the lug width and amount of taper. A 20mm lug width on a 36mm case has been used by Rolex since at least the 1950's. There was no reason to change. Even to this day Rolex makes the Datejust, OP, and Day-Date in a 36mm case with 20mm lugs.
Thanks for watching and commenting....I absolutely agree with you....they are such characteristic proportions.
I've got the electric blue 2255.80 and it's a phenomenal watch. The dial is super cool, broad arrow hands instead of skeleton and ETA based movement which is more easily serviceable.
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Myself, I would choose the 38mm as it is a more balanced and rugged size for a field watch.. like it or not, we are living in the modern world and we are from this modern world. My baseline would be 34mm- 36mm for a dress watch and 36mm and above for field watches..
Good call....we are on the same page
Straight away I would keep the blue dial just because its a diff color.
Thanks for your vote....very good reason...the blue would certainly add variety to the collection.
So you base the whole video on making a choice between the two but you don’t actually make a choice? Clickbait. Not cool
Sorry you feel that way....I was inviting viewer recommendations to help make the decision
Bro why u getting mad over click bait that's the name of the game . Buddy . Also he says that the 38mm is staying in his collection .
Don’t list them and leave it to fate, all that will happen is your better watches will sell and you will be left with the lesser. Your vintage watches are in such lovely condition, just be careful, you can’t get them back. If it was me I’d split the collection into modern and vintage. That will help avoid mistake being made. Keep the Explorer and Omegas, the geneve you plan on selling in your last video is not on the same level as the admiralty, I’d let it go. Hard to find Seamasters now that nice and the Ranchero even more so. The Rail and Ranchero is such a cool thing. Modern - Explorer and Railmaster Vintage - Seamaster, Admiralty and Ranchero And add a new 6th watch, nero vintage speedmaster pro (maybe the broad arrow) 5 digit explorer 2 black dial. You have a long list already.
Hey thank you….your comments are SUPER appreciated….i do plan to do just what you’re suggesting as a matter of fact. I’ve started working on the SOTC 2024 video report….thanks again!
These are the watch videos / channels I love, you made the Right choice, oof that Seamaster is stunning! Great taste!
I think that is a good decicion. NIce unique Admiralty
Thank you!....agreed!
Perfect choice 👌🏽, no expert opinion but to me it looks better too.
Thank you!
The Admiralty . They are more rare.
This is very true!
I like the one you chose too.
Thank you for watching...appreciate your vote!