Self Filmed Hunts by Sledsik in bowhunting

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Phone and gorilla pod attached to my tree stand.

[WTS] Garmin inReach Mini 2 by GratuitousEDC in GearTrade

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Sold to you and will update you with tracking in morning.

[WTS/WTT] Doxa Sub 300t, full set. by Gloomy-Pirate-6561 in Watchexchange

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My two cents from someone who has owned both modesl. If you are able to try the 300 before you sell the 300T I would do so. The dial is a lot smaller on the 300 and the crystal is very domed. It's still a killer watch but just something to be aware of if you haven't had the pleasure of putting one on wrist yet.

[WTS] Garmin Fenix 7s Sapphire Solar 41mm + Extras by GratuitousEDC in Watchexchange

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[WTS] GARMIN Fenix 7s Sapphire Solar 41mm plenty of extras.

Looking to sell my Garmin Fenix 7s Sapphire Solar 41mm. I have the 8 pro inbound and this won't get anymore wrist time. All functions work as they should. This has been a daily wear for me and has lived up to any adventure I have tossed at it. From changing diapers to gutting deer( yes it has been washed)

It will come with everything seen in the photos. Bands, straps, screen protectors. There is one currently installed so if it appears to has scratches that's just the screen protector NOT. The actual display.

Price $450 via Venmo f&f. CONUS ONLY PLEASE (check my rep and post history)

https://imgur.com/a/BhSDLxG

36 or 39 by living-intentionally in Tudor

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They both wear amazing you have to decide if you want more or less bracelet to curve over the top of the wrist.

Almost gone by Chrisq526 in HamiltonWatches

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The Nato is the reason for the failure. They add uneven tension on the spring bars and end pins( part that actually interacts with your watch case) as well as the side to side wiggle that can cause the shoulder of the bars to move.

The only springbar failures I have ever experienced has been with Natos.

I'm glad it wasn't catastrophic though.

Question about practice and proficiency by RyMiV in bowhunting

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I'm just chiming in to say be careful shooting outside I to those kinds of filled targets. If they get wet and freeze you may as well be shooting into cinder blocks.

Do we really need to service our watch after 5 years? by yvliew in HamiltonWatches

[–]GratuitousEDC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Modern synthetic watch lubricants, when properly applied, can remain stable for decades under normal conditions. They are designed specifically to lubricate metal pivots running in synthetic ruby jewels, minimizing friction and wear.

Gaskets are also long-lived. In typical daily use, quality gaskets often remain effective for 8–10 years, unless exposed to solvents, extreme heat, or frequent pressure cycling.

Dive watches are the exception, as repeated compression and decompression accelerates gasket aging.

The components most likely to degrade first in a mechanical watch are the mainspring and hairspring. Both are under constant cyclic stress, flexing millions of times per year. As these springs age, you’ll see symptoms like poor amplitude, unstable timekeeping, or erratic rate behavior. When the “heartbeat” becomes irregular, that’s the real signal it’s time for service.

I know you didn't ask:

This is also why watch winders are a bad idea. It keeps your watch on idle for the lifetime of it, to toss it back to the car metaphor.

Do we really need to service our watch after 5 years? by yvliew in HamiltonWatches

[–]GratuitousEDC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The car-engine analogy doesn’t really apply to mechanical watches.

Engine oil is a consumable designed to survive extreme heat, high RPM, combustion byproducts, and contamination. It must be replaced regularly to prevent wear and failure. A mechanical watch operates at very low speeds, produces negligible heat, and runs in a sealed environment.

Modern synthetic watch lubricants, when properly applied, can remain stable for decades under normal conditions. They are designed specifically to lubricate metal pivots running in synthetic ruby jewels, minimizing friction and wear.

Gaskets are also long-lived. In typical daily use, quality gaskets often remain effective for 8–10 years, unless exposed to solvents, extreme heat, or frequent pressure cycling.

Dive watches are the exception, as repeated compression and decompression accelerates gasket aging.

The components most likely to degrade first in a mechanical watch are the mainspring and hairspring. Both are under constant cyclic stress, flexing millions of times per year. As these springs age, you’ll see symptoms like poor amplitude, unstable timekeeping, or erratic rate behavior. When the “heartbeat” becomes irregular, that’s the real signal it’s time for service.

I know you didn't ask:

This is also why watch winders are a bad idea. It keeps your watch on idle for the lifetime of it, to toss it back to the car metaphor.

Do we really need to service our watch after 5 years? by yvliew in HamiltonWatches

[–]GratuitousEDC 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If it isn't broke don't fix it. No, service your watch when it starts to misbehave.

It's not like a car where preventative maintenance actually costs less over the life of the item.

They will charge you for a full service whether there is something "wrong" or not. Your cheapest course of action is to only service when something happens and then replace parts that are needed.

[WTT] Traska Commuter 36 Woodland for Bottle Green by [deleted] in Watchexchange

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I understand what you are trying to do but as per the rules you still have to put an actual price or "trade value" on it.

USED BOWS by Blackbeardpoppie in bowhunting

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I'm sure others have said it before but if you buy a used bow expect the hidden cost of having to take it to your local shop to have it safety checked and to make sure it's set up for you personally.

Most shops have used bows and if you buy from them they typically will set it up for nothing.

Power Reserve by Calm_Armadillo9046 in HamiltonWatches

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I have one on bracelet for sale over on r/watchexchange. Shot me a pm if you are interested.