Watches. Stories. Experiences.
This is The Linen Dial – a space for personal stories and perspectives from the world of watch collecting. Through writing and photography, it documents my experiences and those of fellow collectors – including those new to watches.
Watch Collection: specifications, motivations behind each purchase, wearing impressions, notable history, and personal reflections after at least a year of ownership.
Journey Notes: research, reviews, buying experiences, and comparisons from myself and other contributors – written for enthusiasts as well as those newer to the hobby.
Instagram Archive: embedded below is a growing photo record of my past and present collections.
Watch collecting is shaped by shared stories and experiences – explore and join the journey.
1960 Polerouter Universal Genève
S20462-2 all the way from Sweden @niklasf_watches. Love the lyre lugs, and special history (Gérald Genta), but the trapezoid date window makes this pilot watch special to me.
This is my 3rd version of the same photo - just really hard get the right lighting.
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#polerouter #geraldgenta #alligatorstrap #watchenthusiast #pilotwatch #vintagefashion #vintagewatches #blackdialwatches #collection #smallwristwatches
1952 Seamaster, my most worn vintage Omega. See “We Speak Time” episode 8 @omega_enthusiast YouTube “Timeless History Channel”.
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#watch #watches #watchesofinstagram #watchfam #watchaddict #wis #watchenthusiast #vintage #vintagewatch #patina #patinadial #dialpatina #watchstrap #watchcollector #watchcollection #omega #omegaseamaster #seamaster #seamasterwatch #vintageomega #omegawatchclub #basketweavedial #textureddial #vintageomegaseamaster
Oris Big Crown Bronze, it’s a green that looks consistently great in all lighting. Lots to like about this pilot watch; my favourite aspects being the cathedral hands, pointer date and the domed sapphire crystal.
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#oris #greendialwatches #bronzewatches #vintagewatches #watchenthusiast #pilotwatch #watchphotography
Cartier Dumont WSSA0046. Photo credits to my wife as I couldn’t capture the black lacquer highlights. For a comparison against the rose gold edition, visit thelinendial.com
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#cartier #dresswatch #cartierdumont #gentleman #dresssmart #mensstyleguide #watchenthusiast
The Cartier Panthère WSPN0006 small. Best sized loose on the wrist, it’s all about the bracelet. Worn by my wife, I’d say one of her most worn watches.
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#cartierwatch #panthèredecartier #wspn0006 #smallwristwatches #ladieswatches
Omega 1955 Seamaster, 2846-2848. White cream honeycomb dial, original dauphine hands, with intact well aged grey radium lume. Unlike other brands, Omega Service Centre in Switzerland Bienne returns all your replaced parts after service.
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#omegawatches #vintagewatches #omegaseamaster #whitedialwatch #waffledialwatch #waffledial #watchenthusiast
Used and beat up, but I believe unpolished; this blue Tudor Submariner 75190 is one of my favourite weekend wears.
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#tudor #tudorsubmariner #scrabble #vintagewatch #75190 #diverwatch #bluewatch #unpolishedwatch #chamfers #smallwristwatches
The Casio F108WH-1 is a nice rugged watch to wear for our summer tradition of s`mores.
#casiowatch #smores #camping #outdoors #digitalwatch #watchenthusiast #watchcollector #watch #digiwatch #casio #casiowatches #casioilluminator #casio91wmafia #digital #watchesofinstagram #watchgeek #wood #firewood #illuminator #F108WH-1 #F108WH
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