I totally agree that Sinn needs to mix in some brushing for certain models. I'm eyeing the 104 and the main thing that's preventing me from pulling the trigger has been the lack of brushing. Fantastic pickup!
In finishing any watch it’s always better to have contrasting finishes, the brushed & polished combo makes this watch pop out beauty! Recently acquired a bunch of straps which I thought would a child’s play in choice of color, the opposite was the result due to mfgr. limited choice in lug width. This Sinn watch is great looking😍, which if not mistaking has a movement equivalent to ETA ´s 7765(vintage hand wound) movement size. Happy New Year & all the best!👍❤️👌
Hi Chowda, just a thought, Guinand give you a choice of finishes. They're also a Frankfurt based brand and their chronographs tend to be slimmer than equivalent Sinn models while offering similar water resistance.
Hi Peter, a couple of points need a mention here: I absolutely agree that Define Watches need a financial health check attached to their website: I'm glad that they don't have a store in England or I'd have gone bankrupt years ago... Guinand offer a choice of finishes, and their watches are excellent and getting better all the time. Finally, I don't think that it's possible to have a review of Sinn watches: one just shares the love because they are SO good... Regarding the Seiko story, Karma works. God bless you my friend. Happy New Year Peter and guys, from wet, cold and miserable England.
Hi Peter, that was me that walked in the shop! Was nice meeting you and having a chat. You are right about Define being dangerous...I ended up returning a day later and picking up the Sinn 156.1 LE. The 103 St Ty Hd is still one of my favourites. I have it on a Sinn deployant clasp now and just love everything about it. I never get sick of looking at it. Looks awesome brushed, and good to know they offer that service. I hope you continue to enjoy it as much as I do mine! Cheers, Adam
Hey Adam, thanks for being partly responsible for emptying my wallet :) I gotta say, when I saw the 103 St Ty Hd on your wrist I knew that watch was calling me. Also wonderful meeting you and chatting to you. I am planning a trip back to Define shortly...the advice I was given was to leave the credit card at home...😂 Cheers
Whoa! have never heard of a store offering brushing service to a customer on the spot for a watch purchase. That’s fantastic, may be the ADs here is US should offer that if not already offered!
I feel so fortunate to catch this video the day before mine is supposed to be delivered. I hope I love mine as much as you love yours! Congrats, Peter!
What a lovely gesture to your sick friend Pete. It's great to be able to share the passion. I always say the best whisky is one you can share with someone, same goes for watches it seems :)
I love Sinn. This one was not doing it for me until I saw it on the off white strap. The watch looks great on bracelet as well. That is awesome that you were able to get it brushed.
Congrats on the new watch (it’s stunning) but sorry to hear about your friend. And I think we all like the brush finishing better! If this is how your year starts, I cannot wait to see how it finishes! Congrats again.
I just popped in to say that Intro music (and montage) is very satisfying. I clicked away to start up some work software whilst it was playing and felt myself rushing back so I wouldn't miss the visuals. Cool watch, mate, and really impressive how your shop gave it the selective brushed finish. Ti looks fantastic when polished/brushed properly, not just sandblasted. Props to Sinn for that design, yet again on your channel you've featured one that hits it out the park with legibility/visibility at a glance. Looking forward to the full review.
As you know I love German watches, especially when it comes to Sinn’s, so congrats on your new acquisition. Looks fantastic now it’s brushed and that bracelet looks the business. Take care and I hope 2025 brings you lots of love and happiness brother 🙏🏻
I know you didn’t explain on the Seiko leaving the collection for praises but still, that’s an awesome way to bless a friend who’s into watch collecting as well. Hope I can one day do that to a close friend of mine as well
Sinn and Zenith. My two favourite brands. I've got one of each but I need more Sinns. And maybe a Fortis Official Cosmonaut Chrono. That looks fantastic, Peter.
Happy New Year! And congratulations on another Sinn in the collection. One of the best built and detailed watch makers I've had the pleasure to own. I purchased a 104 I St Sa A a couple years ago on an H link. I had the same thought on it having a brushed case, but was hesitant to have it done. Rethinking it now. They did a great job on yours with the polished chamfers, really mates well with the H link so much better. Cheers
Wow! Love it. Had been thinking about their navitimer, but am knee deep in Newman nostalgia. I just got the new Nivada ChronoSport numbered edition. This is def on my radar-if I can save up before they are gone! Congrats! And thanks for sharing the story. PS I love the SS bracelet on it.
Happy New Year, Pete. Congratulations on your new, beautiful Sinn watch. Brushed is the way to go, and the red strap 🔥 You're a one of a kind my friend. God bless.
Absolutely stunning piece. I saw this online, funnily enough on definewatches as well, definitely one of the standouts from Sinn. Will absolutely be picking one up in the future!
Happy new year brother. Finally the mystery is revealed! Really glad this purchase prompted the gift to your friend who I’m sure could do with his spirits being lifted,hope he comes good. Totally know what you mean about going into Peter & Lydia’s “Aladdin’s cave” of a shop very very dangerous,that’s happened to me more than onec😂 That red strap sets the watch off to a tee for weekends then black for weekdays? Very versatile piece & lovely vintage vibes. Take care
Aladdins cave for sure.. Maybe we need to meet up one day and go shopping together...I am sure our wives will be pleased 😂 Cheers Curt, happy new year brother
@ I’ll need to save up or get Peter to black out the Habring & Dornbluth display cabinets😂 I think both our wives are far too accommodating for our own good!
Happy New Year to you too and indeed a good start of the year with the Sinn. Beautiful watch again. Is that an Artem strap you put it on? It's amazing how Artem straps always bring out any watch so well, there's something about them. (If it IS an Artem strap of course :-)
Man is my wallet lucky that shop is at the other end of the world. … if only I wasn’t going to Frankfurt soon 😬 🙈 😂 Happy New Year to you too! And congratulations, what a fine watch that is, enjoy! Thanks for all these vids.
Bought a handwound Sinn 103 St Hd in the early nineties and wear the sh** out of this thing ever since. I built a house with it and rode thousands of kilometers with it on my mountain bike, my dirt bike and my intensively vibrating vintage BMW. Never missed a beat and had three or four services so far. Even the acrylic crystal is still the first. These Sinn 103 are tough as nails. Congrats to this excellent choice and happy new year. Edit: mine looks somehow brushed as well. 😅
Peter that Sinn is a beauty. Black rubber strap is great. Bracelet is spectacular. Since your credit card took a hit I can help and will gladly buy your Dornblüth. Just trying to do a good deed for the new year.
Absolutely stunning Pete!! Man I love that Red curved end rubber strap! When I first began to collect higher end watches, Chronographs were the only types of watches I would buy for probably the first 5 years. Congrats on a fine looking timepiece. Great taste!!! First class!
Great video & really good purchase. I’ve got a shop at Nelson Bay, that I always go in to tyre kick(so to speak). Go up there for a holiday & last 3 years, come away with an Adina watch. Can’t help it, as I’m a fan of their watches. Driving the missus mad. Can’t wait till your next review.
Congrats! As a German in AUS I have a Sinn too, but only one I can get serviced here, no Sinn BS tech. I had UXs, U2, 104, EZM and all the stuff back in Frankfurt, it was already PITA to get them serviced there, here its a nightmare. I now just have an EZM3, with a SW200 and if the dry capsule needs replacement, who cares.
Happy owner of a Sinn 103 "matt" that was only available for the US marked (god knows why???) Got it used a few years ago. Looks so much better beat blasted. I was so happy with it, that I added a Sinn 356 to the collection just before Christmas. Both absolutely great watches. I could not agree more concerning your observation that Sinn should add the option to have any Sinn 103 either beat blasted or brushed. What I love about the 356 and the 103 is that especially the version with the plexi gives me that special vintage vibe while I still can confidently rely on the modern techniques that Sinn provides I just wanted to ask, which watch had to leave your collection for your 103. And you answered it right away in the video. Great story. I hope friend gets well soon. Best of wishes for him, and of course for you and your family for the new year!
Great watch, great video! I've just ordered a Habring from Define. About 4-6 months wait which suits me and increases the anticipation. Lucky I live in Melbourne and don't visit regularly!
I totally agree that Sinn needs to mix in some brushing for certain models. I'm eyeing the 104 and the main thing that's preventing me from pulling the trigger has been the lack of brushing. Fantastic pickup!
Yes! They offer matte-finished 104s. I don’t understand why they don’t just brush them out…
In finishing any watch it’s always better to have contrasting finishes, the brushed & polished combo makes this watch pop out beauty! Recently acquired a bunch of straps which I thought would a child’s play in choice of color, the opposite was the result due to mfgr. limited choice in lug width.
This Sinn watch is great looking😍, which if not mistaking has a movement equivalent to ETA ´s 7765(vintage hand wound) movement size.
Happy New Year & all the best!👍❤️👌
I love Sinn. But, more matte aka bead blasted (or whatever). More contrast. The main 104 is polished everywhere.
Hi Chowda, just a thought, Guinand give you a choice of finishes. They're also a Frankfurt based brand and their chronographs tend to be slimmer than equivalent Sinn models while offering similar water resistance.
Hi Peter, a couple of points need a mention here: I absolutely agree that Define Watches need a financial health check attached to their website: I'm glad that they don't have a store in England or I'd have gone bankrupt years ago... Guinand offer a choice of finishes, and their watches are excellent and getting better all the time. Finally, I don't think that it's possible to have a review of Sinn watches: one just shares the love because they are SO good...
Regarding the Seiko story, Karma works. God bless you my friend.
Happy New Year Peter and guys, from wet, cold and miserable England.
I really respect your authenticity and honesty. Thanks Pete. Always great videos.
Thanks Philip 🙏
Hi Peter, that was me that walked in the shop! Was nice meeting you and having a chat. You are right about Define being dangerous...I ended up returning a day later and picking up the Sinn 156.1 LE.
The 103 St Ty Hd is still one of my favourites. I have it on a Sinn deployant clasp now and just love everything about it. I never get sick of looking at it. Looks awesome brushed, and good to know they offer that service.
I hope you continue to enjoy it as much as I do mine!
Cheers,
Adam
Hey Adam, thanks for being partly responsible for emptying my wallet :)
I gotta say, when I saw the 103 St Ty Hd on your wrist I knew that watch was calling me.
Also wonderful meeting you and chatting to you.
I am planning a trip back to Define shortly...the advice I was given was to leave the credit card at home...😂
Cheers
I enjoyed the story and the new watch immensely, Peter. Thank you for sharing this with us, and blessings to you and your family in 2025.
Whoa! have never heard of a store offering brushing service to a customer on the spot for a watch purchase. That’s fantastic, may be the ADs here is US should offer that if not already offered!
You're a good man. I felt your every sincere pure word. Much respect. Making a difference is why we exist.
Life it too short to be anything but authentic , I learnt that a long time ago 🙏
Thanks for another well done video - and yes, we do listen ;-) Cheers from #sinncity and all the best for 2025!
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That brushing took it to a whole new level in my opinion. Sinn makes some incredible watches.
Super sharp. Great pick up. 😊 A wonderful gesture to your friend. Given with the right heart. I'll be praying for your friend.
He is a very good man and doesn't deserve the hardship he is going through unfortunately, be well Jon 🙏
Pete, this is an amazing watch! I have always had a soft spot for Sinn, never owned one though. Thanks for making me want one even more ;)
Next time we catch up I will show you this one, its a real beauty 🔥
Congratulations on that beautiful new Sinn! Nice of you to gift the Tuna as well.
Great story and another great watch. All success to you in 2025 Pete
Thanks, you too!
Beautiful watch. The strap combos you came up with are stellar. Congratulations Peter.
cheers David, I think I will be experimenting for a while with straps on this as it takes them well 😊
You a great man Peter....good story, beautiful watch...as aways i totally enjoy your channel...Cheers and God bless you
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Congrats Peter. It is vital to check one’s strength in difficult conditions so… I wish you many come backs to that very store :)
I’m a big fan of the brand and this video only reinforces that feeling. Congrats on adding another winner to your collection!
Yeah Pete, that is rather a nice piece to start the new year with. Might be hard to top that one mate. Congrats and happy new year!
I feel so fortunate to catch this video the day before mine is supposed to be delivered. I hope I love mine as much as you love yours! Congrats, Peter!
Thanks for watching, I hope you love yours as much as I love mine!
I love it on bracelet, and brushed makes it better.
Just lovely! And not oversized like the trend. 40mm is ideal for a classic watch.
Happy New Year Peter! I'm delighted you are starting the new year with a new watch.
Cheers and Happy New Year to you too 👍
What a lovely gesture to your sick friend Pete. It's great to be able to share the passion.
I always say the best whisky is one you can share with someone, same goes for watches it seems :)
Absolutely 👍
I love Sinn. This one was not doing it for me until I saw it on the off white strap. The watch looks great on bracelet as well. That is awesome that you were able to get it brushed.
Feels like that sandstone Artem strap is an ideal visual match for this 👍
@@PeterKotsaFYI your lift angle is wrong on the timegrapher
@@chefgav1 I know, I am a little lazy these days, I just throw a watch on and get a rough gauge of its performance...
@ 2 deg makes a bit of difference.
@@chefgav1 I know..when it coems to the review, I will see how its running properly dialed in 👍
Congrats on the new watch (it’s stunning) but sorry to hear about your friend. And I think we all like the brush finishing better! If this is how your year starts, I cannot wait to see how it finishes! Congrats again.
I just popped in to say that Intro music (and montage) is very satisfying. I clicked away to start up some work software whilst it was playing and felt myself rushing back so I wouldn't miss the visuals. Cool watch, mate, and really impressive how your shop gave it the selective brushed finish. Ti looks fantastic when polished/brushed properly, not just sandblasted. Props to Sinn for that design, yet again on your channel you've featured one that hits it out the park with legibility/visibility at a glance. Looking forward to the full review.
Spoke with define, they actually do many finishes from sandblasting to brushing or polishing etc..👍
Happy New Year to you!
“The most dangerous shop” 😂 … I think we can all relate.
Good for you my friend 😅👍🏼
Part the enjoyment in this hobby Francois, we are all very similar as enthusiasts 😊😂
Happy 2025 Brother !!!! The best is yet to come !!
HNY too...absolutely 👍👍
As you know I love German watches, especially when it comes to Sinn’s, so congrats on your new acquisition.
Looks fantastic now it’s brushed and that bracelet looks the business.
Take care and I hope 2025 brings you lots of love and happiness brother 🙏🏻
A HUGE Happy Birthday to you Tony...I also hope that 2025 brings a much better year than last 🙏
It is the Sinn that made me buy 5 more! I particularly liked that you brushed it and that you put other straps on it!!
I like the way this watch lends itself to a variety of straps and that lovely bracelet. Beautiful.
that’s a beauty… i like the red rubber on it..
I know you didn’t explain on the Seiko leaving the collection for praises but still, that’s an awesome way to bless a friend who’s into watch collecting as well. Hope I can one day do that to a close friend of mine as well
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Sinn One of the best watch companies in the world!
Fantastic looking watch - thanks for sharing.
You’re most welcome Steve, thanks for watching
A lovely looking watch. For a chronograph the screen doesn't look overcrowded. Nice one!
Good spacing and vintage feel coming off that dial for sure 👍
i never considered a sinn before until i watched this video, nice looking piece, good find bro
Congrats Pete,great watch and respect for your act !
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Thanks for the share Peter! This just became a front runner on my list for first mechanical chronograph
Nice watch, I liked the white sailcloth and rubber strap best!
You always have an eye for fantastic timepieces. Happy New Year 2025!
Cheers! Same to you 👍
Sinn and Zenith. My two favourite brands. I've got one of each but I need more Sinns. And maybe a Fortis Official Cosmonaut Chrono. That looks fantastic, Peter.
Happy New Year, Pete; thank you for sharing the story and the journey.
Happy New Year to you too 🙏
Happy New Year!
And congratulations on another Sinn in the collection. One of the best built and detailed watch makers I've had the pleasure to own. I purchased a
104 I St Sa A a couple years ago on an H link. I had the same thought on it having a brushed case, but was hesitant to have it done. Rethinking it now. They did a great job on yours with the polished chamfers, really mates well with the H link so much better. Cheers
Peter congrats it's a beautiful timepiece!
With The Red Band, it's a Winning Combo!
Happy New Year!
Congrats Pete. Beautiful watch. Love the video and you’re overall perspective I was looking forward to your videos.
That's a great watch Pete! All the best is 2025!
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Congrats on the new pickup Pete. Great choice. Really nice gesture with your Marinemaster too. Happy New Year
Wow! Love it. Had been thinking about their navitimer, but am knee deep in Newman nostalgia. I just got the new Nivada ChronoSport numbered edition. This is def on my radar-if I can save up before they are gone! Congrats! And thanks for sharing the story. PS I love the SS bracelet on it.
What a beauty! Does absolutely everything you would want from a watch!
Happy New Year, Pete. Congratulations on your new, beautiful Sinn watch. Brushed is the way to go, and the red strap 🔥
You're a one of a kind my friend. God bless.
Cheers, Happy New Year to you too Rafa 🙏
@PeterKotsa Thank you, brother.
thanks for sharing. It really reconfirms my high opinion of Sinn's desirable points of difference. God bless
Red strap transforms the watch !. I want it
Absolutely stunning piece. I saw this online, funnily enough on definewatches as well, definitely one of the standouts from Sinn. Will absolutely be picking one up in the future!
Great looking watch mate. Love the brushing, really adds to the profile. Brilliant purchase.
Cheers 👍
I love that acrylic crystal and the red strap really helps the watch pop.
Agreed 👍
I know you loved that Seiko.. cheers brother
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Nice watch Pete! I might have to take a page out of your notebook and have my Military Type IV brushed ( it is also a 103 variant with polished case).
Thanks Peter for sharing and congratulations on the new watch!
Cheers John 👍
Nice piece. I appreciate the spacing between the sub dials and the absence of a date window
Happy new year brother. Finally the mystery is revealed! Really glad this purchase prompted the gift to your friend who I’m sure could do with his spirits being lifted,hope he comes good. Totally know what you mean about going into Peter & Lydia’s “Aladdin’s cave” of a shop very very dangerous,that’s happened to me more than onec😂 That red strap sets the watch off to a tee for weekends then black for weekdays? Very versatile piece & lovely vintage vibes. Take care
Aladdins cave for sure..
Maybe we need to meet up one day and go shopping together...I am sure our wives will be pleased 😂
Cheers Curt, happy new year brother
@ I’ll need to save up or get Peter to black out the Habring & Dornbluth display cabinets😂 I think both our wives are far too accommodating for our own good!
@@curt4930 hahaha...HAPPY husbands mate happy husbands 😂
Congrats on the Sinn, they're just extremely well made!
Its great Andre Agassi has found a hobby after tennis. Really happy for him.
Hahahaha, I wish I could play like him and had HALF his money 😂😂
Visited Define Watches for the first time last week and as a result I can see a Sinn for my next purchase. Fantastic looking watch.
Cant go wrong with this brand IMO 👍
Nice, reminds me of the Timex Q I just picked up.
You’ve totally sold me! I want this watch bad!!!!!!!
Haha
Beautiful watch, Pete. Reminds me of the Breitling AVI Mosquito.
Yes another good looker 👍
Great review Peter. I think you made and did the right thing. God bless you my friend. Hebrews 6:10.
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Love that 103 . Beautiful watch and they thinned it out with the manual wind. Love My Sinn 256 with steel bezel
Yeah they really nailed it with this
Great purchase. I love that you can get a polished watch brushed. I’ll keep that in mind when I’m able to buy a Sinn.
Yeah they do a great job!
Happy New Year to you too and indeed a good start of the year with the Sinn. Beautiful watch again. Is that an Artem strap you put it on? It's amazing how Artem straps always bring out any watch so well, there's something about them. (If it IS an Artem strap of course :-)
Yes of course it’s on an Artem, it’s superb 👌
Another great video, Peter. Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure!
Congratulations, wear it in health 😊 and yes it looks perfect on the red strap
Nice watch Peter! Congratulations . Interested to hear the follow up .
Man is my wallet lucky that shop is at the other end of the world. … if only I wasn’t going to Frankfurt soon 😬 🙈 😂
Happy New Year to you too! And congratulations, what a fine watch that is, enjoy! Thanks for all these vids.
My pleasure 😇
Bought a handwound Sinn 103 St Hd in the early nineties and wear the sh** out of this thing ever since. I built a house with it and rode thousands of kilometers with it on my mountain bike, my dirt bike and my intensively vibrating vintage BMW. Never missed a beat and had three or four services so far. Even the acrylic crystal is still the first. These Sinn 103 are tough as nails. Congrats to this excellent choice and happy new year.
Edit: mine looks somehow brushed as well. 😅
Id love to see it one day Stu...the definition of true workhorse mate 👍
@PeterKotsa , I sent you a insta message.
You're a good friend, Pete, may the Lord bless you immensely
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Peter that Sinn is a beauty. Black rubber strap is great. Bracelet is spectacular.
Since your credit card took a hit I can help and will gladly buy your Dornblüth. Just trying to do a good deed for the new year.
Haha...good luck in prying it off my cold wrist when I am in the grave 😊😂
Absolutely stunning Pete!! Man I love that Red curved end rubber strap! When I first began to collect higher end watches, Chronographs were the only types of watches I would buy for probably the first 5 years. Congrats on a fine looking timepiece. Great taste!!! First class!
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Very cool chrono and Happy New Year to you and yours! 🙂
Cheers and the same to you 🙂
I just bought the Sinn U50, and these chronographs made me hesitate for a moment, but they felt slightly more retro and shiny than I prefer :)
Cool story and a cool watch. If they give me sapphire crystal and brushed case I'm down for this watch for sure.
Looks great on the red strap and the Artem strap matches the colour of the sub dials. As Con the fruiterer would say "Bewdiful".
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Love it!! Red looks great, black looks fab. But the brushing effect is a fantastic call Peter. Keep up the great work on the channel.
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Great video & really good purchase. I’ve got a shop at Nelson Bay, that I always go in to tyre kick(so to speak).
Go up there for a holiday & last 3 years, come away with an Adina watch. Can’t help it, as I’m a fan of their watches.
Driving the missus mad.
Can’t wait till your next review.
They went the way of the "Mr. Wonderful" strap colorway. 🙂
Definitely looks better with the black strap!
The brushing looks incredible. Cheers
Yeah, they did a great job 👍
Super watch Peter. The black strap looks ++
I think so too...I love this watch on black leather or black Artem, looks very cool
From the thumbnail I got so excited thinking it was a Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster. Still a cool watch. Congrats! always fun to add another one :)
Nivada Chronomaster is a cool looking watch for sure 👍
I wish i could have one someday
That is truly beautiful. What an awesome watch. May the Lord bless you and keep you.
Thanks Peter 🙏
Looks great on the red strap Peter. Nice review as always.
Cheers Alex
Great piece! I love the brand... time to get another model...
Congrats! As a German in AUS I have a Sinn too, but only one I can get serviced here, no Sinn BS tech. I had UXs, U2, 104, EZM and all the stuff back in Frankfurt, it was already PITA to get them serviced there, here its a nightmare. I now just have an EZM3, with a SW200 and if the dry capsule needs replacement, who cares.
Good review. Nice watch. Sinn Quality. And brushed better. Get going 🚀
Happy owner of a Sinn 103 "matt" that was only available for the US marked (god knows why???) Got it used a few years ago. Looks so much better beat blasted. I was so happy with it, that I added a Sinn 356 to the collection just before Christmas.
Both absolutely great watches. I could not agree more concerning your observation that Sinn should add the option to have any Sinn 103 either beat blasted or brushed. What I love about the 356 and the 103 is that especially the version with the plexi gives me that special vintage vibe while I still can confidently rely on the modern techniques that Sinn provides
I just wanted to ask, which watch had to leave your collection for your 103. And you answered it right away in the video. Great story. I hope friend gets well soon. Best of wishes for him, and of course for you and your family for the new year!
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Great watch, great video! I've just ordered a Habring from Define. About 4-6 months wait which suits me and increases the anticipation. Lucky I live in Melbourne and don't visit regularly!
You’re going to love it!👍
Respect for your act.greetings from Atena Grecia.
Congratulations on the new watch. I like that it is handwound and date free.
One of the big selling features for me too 👍
Happy New Year Peter !!!