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My watch obsession was triggered by my Dad giving me a Smiths De Luxe shockproof watch from 1965. It’s from my grandfather who was gifted it by the Great Western Railway for 45 years service. Spent most of his life on an office in Paddington.

When Kenji Uchimura was a student in London it was an encounter with a Smiths watch from the 1960s which triggered his desire to open his own company. And the watch I’ve bought, the Kuoe Royal Smith is an ode to the Smiths De Luxe.

I feel in my own way this is my ode to my grandfather

When it arrived I must admit I wasn’t convinced it was for me and was very close to selling it. But, over the last couple of weeks it’s really grown on me. The second strap it comes with, this beautiful brown, is much better than the cream strap it’s advertised with.

Definitely the most comfortable strap I own as well!

Completely different vibe!

What’s the most comfortable strap or bracelet you own and where did you get it from?

I own a Sabbia Rosa from Furlan Marri and the leather straps are incredibly good. I want some for my 1929 Cyma and 1965 Smiths

Suggestions ?

I can’t seem to get rid of my obsession with Lorier. I own watches from Furlan Marri, Seiko, Smiths, Kuoe, Echo Neutra, Girard Perregaux etc but Lorier watches dominate wrist time.

I would pickup an Astra if I could find one 😭 … does anyone else have a fixation on one specific microbrand?