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Machines and engines

Sunflower

I've always loved machines and engines. 

I like a bit of nostalgia too. 

Here's a 1962 Twin Tub in action - I spent many happy hours in the company of a machine just like this as a child! 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Mvs1aJ7ES60

Have you got a favourite machine or engine? 

  • If so, please share it! 
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    Pretty much my main mechanical fetish. I don't like anything that ticks though, sweeping hand, hand wound or automatic. Quartz is fine but only if the case is thick enough to hide the tick. The intricate nature of mechanicals is more interesting. German or Japanese mechanicals are best imo. 3 hand over chronograph too. I like field watches, divers, and of course fliegers. Swiss is good, but not at mid budget, generally. Not keen on anything with most ETA movements.

    I watched this earlier and found it awesome. I'm not a dress watch guy but I do have a thing for Lange and Söhne. I'll probably never own one but this was great. Attention to detail and finishing excellence.

    https://youtu.be/DGAsib-4mCk