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Hello Everyone, I was looking at the 118238 2005-2008 36mm- yellow gold models. My question is as a Canadian will duty’s and customs rip me off? Also, for $30,000-$36,000 CAD do you think I can get a good condition model with both Papers and Box? Any advise helps. Thank you, John S

Hello, I recently made the mistake of buying a Raketa World Time online. I absolutely adore the watch-It's a Franken, but admittedly that's why I bought it, the silver dial is absolutely beautiful. However, it came, and the watch isn't winding, the date doesn't set, and you can physically see...

Can anyone help recommend a replacement clasp? I have been looking for a long time for a replacement clasp for my SARY057 so I can get a better fit. I have seen online that people have done it so there must be something out there, but the size seems unusual: on the side with the micro adjust it...

Hi all, I'm new to fancy watches. I have a tissot quartz and a seiko solar (less than £300). I have decided to splash out on a new watch up to £1,500. Style is subjective but the brands I'm interested in, and am hoping to get an insight into reliability and how they're perceived by watch...

Hello, I am new to watch collecting and have been looking for a Seiko SARB 035 as one of my first watches. I have seen one example online for $525 CAD (~420 USD), and the owner says they bought the watch from Japan-select. I have asked for photos of the box and papers. Are watches bought from...

Hello, After buying a Poljot Columbus Chronograph only to fail me after setting the date (watch is going back to seller), I'm considering buying this one. I'd like to know if you find it too expensive (considering it's clearly in good state, supposedly new), and if the back case is normal...

Dear WUS'ers, I come here seeking your advice. For some time now, I have been looking for a watch that suits my needs, and I have found several candidates. However, I can't seem to be able to make a decision. Therefore, I would be happy to hear your thoughts and/or recommendations I may have...

Dear WUS community, Two weeks ago, I picked up my Nomos Minimatik from an AD in Amsterdam. I love the watch, but yesterday I noticed what seems to be a scratch/dent or dust particle on the movement. It's barely noticeable and really hard to photograph, but it does kinda mess with my OCD. I'm...

When you replace the dial with a factory dial and get serviced from junghans is this considered original 100% authentic watch still? Recently my Maxbill Chronograph glass fell out and ended up scratching the dial. After checking it with junghans they say they can replace the dial...

Hi there, New member here so feel free to let me know if this is in the wrong place! I am looking to get a new watch but need some advice on which path to take. Currently my collection consists of a GA-100-1A1ER, & a Police 12547J. My current options are: G-Shock DW-6900BBA [Would purchase...

Hello, first post on the site, I think I'm not breaking any rules or etiquette, if I am please let me know. I would like to share this watch and for starters hear everyones opinion on it. Unfortunately the watch is not my stile and has been locked away for years but it was my grandfathers and...

From left to right: Certina C006.430.11.051.00 Pros: ? Cons: - No anti-glare coating(?) Hamilton H32505131 Pros: + The best-looking imo Cons: - No anti-glare coating(?) Tissot T035.407.11.051.01 Pros: + The best movement of the three(?) + Anti-glare coating (don't know if the others have it)...

Hi All, I wanted to get a Seiko this year and after looking around I liked two models. 1. The Seiko Premier SPC059P1 - Roughly $500 2. The Seiko Dress Chrono SPC131P1 - Roughly $250 The Premier is priced at nearly twice the amount of the dress chrono. Could anyone please tell me if the...

Hi, I have been spending a lot of time recently in my AD looking at the Tudor North Flag on a bracelet. I initially liked it, and the more I look at it, the more I like it. I don't have a Tudor in my collection and this one ticks a lot of boxes. I love the 3 hand display and the power...

Hi everyone, I'm Quinn. I'm a startup entrepreneur who loves watches. With my spare time I managed to designed and put together a tourbillon watch, here are two pictures of it: The watch face consist of 4 layers of cut and engraved dials, superluminova hands and markers. It was actually...

Hi guys, Ever since I got into watches (about 2-3 years ago) I couldn't help myself talking about my new hobby, and apparently my passion kind of passed on since now my brother finds himself wanting to purchase his first serious watch, and I am his watch advisor! Currently he has one favorite...

Greetings all, I work a lot with recycled watch parts in sculptures, and therefore see many different watch movements pass through my hands. I recently got an estate lot with a particularly interesting watch movement. While I see a ton of Waltham, Elgin, Illinois, and Hamilton watches from...

Hello everyone! I'm looking to make my first major watch purchase by delving into buying a classic vintage Omega Seamaster. I wanted to hear some reactions to the options I've found on Ebay. First, there is this model. I love the way it looks and everything about it. Also, its exactly the...

Hey everyone, I'm hoping to be in the market very soon to pick up a Seamaster and I've got my eyes on the Aqua Terra. I currently have a handsome, dressy Jaeger with a dilver dial on a leather strap and I'd like to have a watch that I can dive straight in with when I'm out in the elements. The...

Hello all you knowledgeable WIS. I am looking to get some ideas in finding my next watch. I have decided that I want to get a Tank or rectangular shaped watch. I have been hunting around trying to find something that both meets my requirements and is affordable, and this is where I stumble...