Van Barnett Time Machine Knife
This knife doesn't tell the time but it sure looks like it should. American artist and knife maker Van Barnett calls this steampunk style creation the Time Machine. It is a collectible hand-made knife with a lot of old-timey futuristic personality. Barnett incorporates watch parts into the beautifully cool folding knife creation - which are more or less sold out for years and made individually by him (often with meaningful personalizations for each buyer, according to his website). He makes only a four of these per year and is so sold out far enough that he isn't taking new orders.Barnett takes his time crafting each piece. The Time Machine blades are made from Damascus steel (which Barnett forges himself), and the bodies are made from various metals which include steel, brass, silver, gold, copper, and more. The result is a wonderful mixture of colors and textures. The Time Machine is also a bit "aged" looking which adds to the steampunk aesthetic. It is a beautiful thing.It would be

Serial Numbers List?
Hi Fellas,Was wondering; is there a public data base, or list of some sort that exists, so you can check the serial number of an AP watch?For Example; I'm looking to buy a RO Diver I series and want to reference the serial, or case number?Thanks in advance for your timeCheers

What do you think of the condition of this Royal Oak dial?
I've noticed a listing for a 1995 Royal Oak with box & papers, but the waffle looks kinda... off to me? I'm not sure if it's just a bad quality picture or if I'm imagining things. What do you guys think?i.imgur/h1RMQY8.jpg

New rubber strap for my Seamaster. Pics!
bought this from .Ofrei which was suggested by a few forum members, thank you! My first rubber strap for any of my watches. It will take a little getting used to but I like.

2010 Basel predictions - Omega
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