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Looks like Federico hasn't entered his 2 grails in his profile yet....the community wants to know!!

I recently subscribed FTW collective with a VIP membership… I joined with the purpose of finding very specific pieces, building my personal watch collection.

Minutes after joining I found a watch from Carl F Bucherer… a Watch manufacturer I’ve been looking to add to my collection. Established in 1888 the brand is recognized for high-end in-house Swiss movements, contemporary designs, and superior finishing. The watch I found was a CFB Adamavi with a periwinkle blue dial… described as: ”Pre-Owned. Very Good Condition. Shows almost no signs of wear.” this watch retailed new for $2850, I was very familiar with it. It was offered for sale at $800. I purchased it immediately. Again, this was my first purchase and I was not familiar with the process from this point on… this was Saturday night 8:30 PM. I know I had to watch on hold, but I wanted to process the payment ASAP to ensure it was mine. I sent a message through the support link in this app not expecting to hear back until Monday morning sometime. In about three minutes, I received a reply with the answers to my questions. I immediately processed the transfer of funds and received an answer back a few few moments later .. “Thank you for the purchase”. THE WATCH WAS MINE!!! I then received an additional email to provide my shipping information, etc. Today is Tuesday and I received the watch at 4 PM today!!! Literally one and a half business days after purchasing it.., the watch is absolutely MAGNIFICENT!!! As far as I’m concerned it looks like new old stock. It still has the factory blue stickers on the bracelet!!! I honestly couldn’t be happier with every step of the process, and to receive a watch that exceeded my expectations. It really is the greatest feeling in the world!!! it certainly will be another cherished peace in my collection!

And my first of many watches purchased from FTW collective!

Many thanks to Federico and the FTW team…

Gratefully, Joseph

I notice a lot of microbrands and newer brands are doing Jumping Hour watches (I think Maen has one, Radcliffe has one). Not only that, bigger brands are using it regularly too (I think Cartier had one, MB&F’s M.A.D.2 has one). Is it a cheaper and easier type of movement? Gimmicky? Basic? Looks cooler than it really is?

Hi Everyone,

I'm going to be traveling next month to Australia/New Zealand. I was wondering if anyone knew of any good brands in either country that are worth looking at/potentially picking up. I've done a bit of research, but it doesn't really seem as if either country has a big watchmaking network, so I'd appreciate any tips you all may have. Thanks in advance.

Ralph

Gold watches have a painful price tag these days, but holy moly...

Breguet hands and numerals,

a pulsometer with both black and red,

blued hands on a beautiful white dial!

Wow! This one has me thinking twice about my next watch!

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-specialities-museum-51653395009001