I admit it: I'm a total geek. I love electronics, programming, 3D printing, 3D art, and vintage Apple hardware. I'm always juggling half a dozen projects. I also enjoy documenting it all: my successes, my failures, my experiences... and everything geeky along the way.

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Kevin Rye

Geek Extraordinaire. Yeh, I said it.

Hamilton Khaki Automatic Chronograph - 3 Subdial Version


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I fell in love with this watch the moment I discovered it. I just had to get my hands on one. I love chronographs and Hamilton is one of my favorite brands. Read More...

Seiko SSB031 Quartz Chronograph


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The Seiko SSB031 is another watch that's been at the top of my list for almost a year. A friend at work picked one up and I fell in love with it almost immediately. Read More...

Red Star 1963 Seagull Reissue

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My wife asked what I wanted for my birthday. Watches of course! The Red Star 1963 Seagull Reissue has been at the top of my list for some time. I just haven't pulled the trigger. Read More...

Seiko SARX055


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I just got an Omega Speedmaster for Christmas, and here I am not even a month later with another expensive watch. Hey, it's not my fault that our wedding anniversary is so close to Christmas! My wife asked me what I wanted. I felt bad asking for another watch, but after all, the gift for 15 years is a watch. Lucky me. She agreed to the next watch on my wishlist: the Seiko SARX055.
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Omega Speedmaster Reduced


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I’ve had my eye on a Speedmaster for some time now and I’m absolutely thrilled to finally own one. I’ve seen hundreds of Speedmaster pictures online and I can’t overstate how much better this watch looks in person. Read More...

The Casio Trifecta

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Ah, the classic Casio lineup. So retro. I feel like a kid again wearing these. So cool. Read More...

Seiko 5 - SNK393K

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Check out this nice Seiko 5 that my son picked up for me for Christmas. He's only 12, but he asked my wife if she could buy it so he could give it to me for Christmas. Isn't that sweet? Read More...

Casio F91-W


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How can you say no to the classic $10 watch? This is such a fan favorite, and a true classic! Read More...

90s Vintage Timex Ironman


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I'm so glad to have the classic 90s Timex Ironman back in rotation. Ah, the memories! Read More...

Watch Strap Box


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My collection of watch straps is starting to grow. I need a place to store them, but all the boxes that I see on Amazon just aren't fitting the bill. I love making things that you just cannot buy in stores. Read More...

Seiko SARB033

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This is the much sought after Seiko SARB033. Some people call it the "baby Grand Seiko". It's no surprise; this watch is amazing! Read More...

1973 Timex Mechanical Field Watch


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I want to dip my toes in the vintage watch pond, but not break the bank. I figured, something no more than $50 bucks. I scoured eBay and found this little gem for $44 bucks. It's a 1976 30mm military-inspired manual wind field watch. Read More...

New Watch Case and State of the Collection


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With the addition of my brand new Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic Chronograph, it looks like I'm officially into watches. I'm now up to 6 watches. That's one more watch than my old watch case can hold. Time for an upgrade. Read More...

Hamilton Khaki Automatic Chronograph - 2 Subdial Version


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I love field watches, and I love chronographs. This one is both. This is officially my most expensive watch, and my new favorite. Read More...

Got My Old Hamilton Fixed


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After all these years, I finally had my 2004 Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic repaired! Read More...

Seiko 5 - SNK809


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What a sweet little everyday watch. I think I've officially been bitten by the bug! Read More...

Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic 38mm


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I've ben itching for a new watch for years. Lucky for me, I have the best wife ever and she decided to surprise me with a brand new Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic 38mm. I did not see this one coming at all!


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