Favorite Watch Friday

It’s been quite a while since I’ve written a Favorite Watch Friday post, but I don’t really think there are a lot of disappointed Tuss readers cursing me over it.  I hope some folks read and enjoy the watch posts, but I guess it’s a bit of a niche.  Anyway, here’s a new one…

Long before John Travolta started appearing in their advertising; Breitling introduced one of my favorite watches of all time:  The Breitling Navitimer.  With its chronograph and slide-rule functions, this is the quintessential pilot’s watch.

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Favorite Watch Friday

This week’s post is on a watch that is not only one of my favorites, but also one that I own.  And this watch is very different than most watches I have owned (or dreamed of owning);  for instance the brand is Italian, the movement is not an automatic, it’s not a chronograph, it’s not a pilot’s watch, and it doesn’t even have a second hand.  But let’s not keep you waiting…

Panerai Luminor Base 

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Favorite Watch Friday.

Welcome back to Favorite Watch Friday which is simply me sharing with you some of my favorites from the world of watches.  Last week was the Omega Speedmaster.  This week I’m featuring a brand and model that is much less well-known here in the U.S.  But not any less awesome.

IWC Portuguese

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Favorite Watch Friday.

I kind of like watches.  Well, more than kind of.  I really, really like watches.  I’m not crazy or obsessive or anything, but I really have an appreciation for great watches.  Sure, I’ll read WatchTime magazine.  Sure, I’ll surf the used pieces on eBay.  It’s a sickness, and I’m infected.

I thought it would be fun (at least for me) to share with the Life Tussle audience some of my favorite watches.  I’ll just keep it simple and give you a little background and why I like it.  I’ll even throw in a photo.  Come on, it will be fun.

So, for the first Favorite Watch Friday post, I’ve selected a classic…

Omega Speedmaster

 

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