Lee's Watch Thread for MM'ers of Impeccable Taste

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Squeeeeee!

Who likes unboxing?? THIS GUY like unboxing!

Arrival pics:

OEM and watch case very carefully packaged, always appreciated:








Lume all of the things!


I really like how the elevated lumed bezel gives it a 3D look in the darkness. It's a subtle effect but really cool:


Before cleaning:




After cleaning with Veraet Watch Spray and dry with Veraet Drying Cloth / wipe with HD Cloth. I still need to take a Cape Cod cloth to the sides of the case and caseback area at some point and maybe use a small toothbrush to fully clean inside the jubilee links, but I will say that spray is incredible...a few sprays and wash under running water and it took out most of the crud that had built up:





I am super pleased with the work that was done. The movement winds and sets super smoothly. I went ahead and logged its first data point in WatchCheck so I will report back at some point with it's measured accuracy. I just really appreciate being able to hand wind and hack the movement!​

I kind of took a flier on the bezel / crystal combo and while I loved how it turned out, it would be interesting to see how this would look with a "bubble boy" / thick bubble domed sapphire crystal. It would probably bring the glass up more flush with the bezel and make it a little easier to keep clean. The gap doesn't bother me, I actually prefer the sapphire to be protected and to let the bezel / bezel insert take the hit if I ding something.

So yeah I will post back some thoughts after living with it for a week or so!