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@bted72.bsky.social
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USMC Vet, Supporter of Museums, Living History, Libraries, Rugby, EDM, Classical Music, a new fan of Horology/Watches, and Reading to name a few areas of interest.

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Dreadnought Holiday @dreadships.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
Genuine privilege to be at Australia vs USA tonight - an absolutely cracking game of rugby. The players put in a huge shift afterwards meeting and chatting with fans. Particular props to a hurting Samantha Wood, who nonetheless did the rounds and had a little natter with us. Did herself proud.
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Tank Archives @tankarchives.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
The ARL 44 medium tank was envisioned in 1944 as a way for France to return to tank design after a hiatus during German occupation. This tank was shown to the public #OTD in 1951 during the Bastille Day parade. #tanks #history
ARL 44 tanks during the Bastille Day parade
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Matthew Willis (Naval Air History) @navalairhistory.com · 07/07/2025
Realisation of a dream! Aeroplane finally let me do a massive in-depth look at one of the most offbeat airliners of the modern era - the Britten-Norman Trislander In the August issue
Title page of Aeroplane's Database feature on the Trislander, promising '13 in-depth pages' and 'words by Matthew Willis' with a beautiful air to air shot of an Aurigny Trislander over the Guernsey coast
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Tank Archives @tankarchives.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
The Germans were unsatisfied with the reliability of the King Tiger, particularly its gearbox. Bench trials of the PP33 gearbox that would be able to handle the tank's bulk were completed successfully #OTD in 1944, but it was never installed in a real tank. #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII
Captured Tiger II tank
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Monster Island Buddies @monsterislandb.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
I made a Godzilla play set
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TableTopBill @tabletopbill.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Centurion, Royal Canadian Dragoons, Ex Regensprung, Regenstauf, Germany, 1975. 🇨🇦 #ColdWar #CenturionFriday
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Klaas Meijer @klaasm67.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
In case you run into a Tiger today, this is how to do it.
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TableTopBill @tabletopbill.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
A Centurion tank of "B" Squadron, Royal Canadian Dragoons, crosses near Neustift, Germany, 1973. 🇨🇦 #CenturionFridayonMonday
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Matthew Long @dr-robonator.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
We start our third NAACC post with the Sherman Show with host M4A3E2, guest starring: the M4A3 (75)W! Musical guest featuring the M4 (105), and special guest M4!
The bossman himself: the M4A3E2 Sherman “Jumbo” assault tank, this one upgunned with the M1A1C 76mm gun instead of the usual M3 75mm I’ve always found it interesting that the Jumbo never got HVSS, with the prevailing argument was that the VVSS with duckbills was proficient enough—  a minor fact which flew in the face of Patton stringent opposition to the practice in the Third Army. A battered M4A3 (75)W. Not the single piece transmission cover, the M34A1 mantlet, the early high bustle T26 turret and T48 rubber chevron track. M4 (105) assault tank. This howitzer armed example is rocking the field expedient “bocage buster” of the Culin type. No clue on the providence of said device, if it’s an original or reproduction. Note the M52 howitzer gun mantlet. An early M4. See the 57° slope of the front glacis vs. the steeper 47° degree of later versions. This one, like many of this type, had appliqué armor welded in front of the driver and bow gunner bulges, as well as over the sponson plate. Also notable is the presence of the antenna mount to the left of the bow gunner, the early 3-part transmission cover and the low bustle turret. This tank is marked as the battalion commander’s tank of the 2nd battalion, 69th armor regiment.
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RG Poulussen @rgpoulussen.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
#OTD in 1944, Italy. "The first German Panther tank to be captured intact. With its 75mm gun, it has been considered to be the Germans' most successful tank." #WW2 #HISTORY
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Matthew Long @dr-robonator.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Moving on to some Cold War examples. This period of Le Siècle Blindée really was the Wild West of tank design.
An AMX-30- the best looking French tank since the SAMUA S35. No, that isn’t my opinion: it’s fact and I will not be taking rebuttals thank you. The Strv 103 topping out with a total height equal to the top of the hull of the AMX next to it. My son said “it’s got a shooter but no tower!” Perceptive lad he is. No, it’s not an M60 AVRE (we don’t have Royal Engineers, sir). It’s an M728 combat engineer vehicle sporting a 165mm M135 mortar. My son said “it’s a construction vehicle that does war!”
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bted72.bsky.social @bted72.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
May Memorial Day be whatever you need it to be. A day of remembrance, memorial, sharing of the past, or even just reconnection. Take care of yourself and others please. All the best from an aging USMC vet.
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bted72.bsky.social @bted72.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
A tank a day makes the day better. Today’s pic is of an Italian M13/40. This example is in the US ArmyArmor and Cav Collection at Fort Benning. Pic #3 in a series.
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bted72.bsky.social @bted72.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
A tank a day makes the day better. Today’s pic is of a M48 from the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. Pic #2 in series.
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bted72.bsky.social @bted72.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
A tank a day makes the day better. Today’s pic is of the only remaining T2 Medium tank. Currently residing at the Armor and Cav collection at Fort Benning.
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The Watch Nerd @tiredofcrazyshite.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
I don't typically post YouTube content, and you can skip through the video (it's kind of long), but you need to see what this Chinese indy watchmaker is doing with these movements. This is #horology at its 2025 best: youtu.be/z5kRdkKgiyo?...
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An Undiscovered Gem of Chinese Watchmaking
YouTube video by Swiss Watch Gang
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WW2TV Paul Woodadge @ww2tv.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
My thoughts on Facebook earlier
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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Love this shot of our DH9 alongside the Bristol Fighter from Shuttleworth this weekend. They at least *look* like two peas in a pod 😂
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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Yes, I do require one of these. £10k
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Mini tank
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Mark Barnes @markbarnesn16.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
I finally made it to Saumur a week ago. It was worth the wait. A museum of the old school with just stuff to look at. This Panhard EBR was a definite favourite.
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Bill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Hello wristwatch friends. Enjoy this terrific article about microbrand watches. (I'm in the article.). There are some cool watches here. www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/best...
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13 microbrand watches that'll broaden every horology geek's horizons
Some of our favourite watch experts pool their knowledge together to pick out the microbrand watchmakers making the right moves right now – and explain why
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The Watch Nerd @tiredofcrazyshite.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
I might have scored one of these "Magma" dial #Nomos limited edition Cub Sport Worldtimers. I'll know for sure on Monday. 🤞 nomos-glashuette.com/en/club/club...
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Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer Magma — NOMOS Glashütte
Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer Magma, automatic, 40 mm, height 9.9 mm, bracelet, 10 atm, 24 time zones, 24-hour home time display, red-dark red, Superluminova
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LibraryThing @librarything.com · 24/04/2025
On this day, in 1800, the Library of Congress was established. Containing 178 million items, it is currently the world's second largest library. It is also the most visited library in the world, and is one of LibraryThing's top cataloging sources. 💙📚
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The Watch Nerd @tiredofcrazyshite.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
From Seattle-based Matthew Zinski, architect, designer, watchmaker, and founder of #Typsim, the chronometer-certified Architect. Inspired by midcentury watches, Matt uses acrylic crystals, true gilt dials, chamfers, and lume that ages. This one $999 but check them all out: www.typsim.com/watches
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bted72.bsky.social @bted72.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Post a gif of who you wanted to be as a little kid.
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a man in a tan suit with red trim is holding a cup and a spoon
ALT: a man in a tan suit with red trim is holding a cup and a spoon
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TableTopBill @tabletopbill.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Exercise Certain Trek. Two Centurion tanks of the Royal Canadian Dragoons, Oct 1975. #Centurionfriday #ColdWar 🇨🇦 LAC Photo
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bted72.bsky.social @bted72.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Coffee with book while relaxing at Hararz coffee shop. Great way to start the day.
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Alex Bowers @bowerswrites.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Dubbed Canada’s “fightingest ship,” HMCS Haida is the last Tribal-class destroyer in existence. In my latest Legion Magazine article, I embark on an armchair tour with the museum's acting interpretation officer Jared Shawcross. 📸 Parks Canada. legionmagazine.com/an-armchair-...
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Watch Observer @watchobserver.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
One of these days i’m going to break down and buy an Undone watch and it’s probably going to be this one. #watchnerds undone.com/products/urb...
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Vintage Killy
Looking for the best vintage watch without the vintage chrono price tag? Look no further. Inspired by some of the most iconic timepieces of the century, these trendy 40mm mecha-quartz beauties are you...
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The Watch Nerd @tiredofcrazyshite.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Need to focus on work today, so instead of 15 posts, here's Gear Patrol's 15 sleeper picks from #Rolex, #Patek, #GrandSeiko and others that might give these brands' WW'25 flagship releases a run for their money (and that's alot of money for most of them) www.gearpatrol.com/watches/watc...
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15 Overlooked New Watches from Rolex, Grand Seiko, Patek and More | Gear Patrol
We've all seen the headline-grabbing watches coming out of this year's Watches and Wonders exhibition, but these sleeper models are just as compelling.
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Vintage Watch Room @vintagewatchroom.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
We love doing movies,we’re delighted to say that we supplied the Vintage watches for new Wes Anderson movie The Phoenician Scheme UK Release 23rd May Starring Tom Hanks, Benicio Del Toro, Benedict Cumberbatch and many more stars. Featured here is a 1950’s Geneve Gents Regulator Watch
We love doing movies, so we’re delighted to say that we supplied the Vintage watches for the new Wes Anderson movie 
The Phoenician Scheme which will be on cinematic general release in the UK  on 23rd May . 

Starring Tom Hanks, Bill Murray Benicio Del Toro, Benedict Cumberbatch, Scarlett Johansson and a host of other stars 

The watch featured here is a 1950’s Geneve Gents Regulator Watch 

#thephoenicianscheme #vintagewatch #vintage #vintagewatches #mens #menswatches
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LibraryThing @librarything.com · 08/04/2025
Today is National Library Workers Day! Part of National Library Week, this is a day to recognize and celebrate the hard work of library support staff and librarians. Are there library workers and librarians that have helped you, over the course of your reading life? #NationalLibraryWorkersDay 💙📚
A graphic of a librarian shelving books in the Literature section.
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Horologium - watches & more @the-horologium.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Do you like frosted dials? Jeet the Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moonphase “Frosted” #watches #watchnerd horologium.com.au/2025/03/28/n...
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NEW: Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moonphase “Frosted”
There are two new Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moonphase models from Glashütte Original. With frosted silver and frosted copper dials inspired by the mineral deposits of the Ore Mountains (fros…
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The Watch Nerd @tiredofcrazyshite.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Here's the #NYT take on WW'25, and the 2025 releases so far. Can these brands (other than #Rolex) boost watch sales amidst already slumping demand and extraordinary (😠) tariffs? www.nytimes.com/2025/04/07/f...
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Brands at Watches and Wonders Geneva Look for Sales
Brands hope the models debuting at Watches and Wonders Geneva will recharge their lackluster sales.
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The Watch Nerd @tiredofcrazyshite.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Last post today, here's the #Monochrome team's top 12 from WW'25. I love that the #Nomos Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer hangs in there with the luxury big dogs. But, the #Parmigiani Toric Perpetual Calendar (the blue one for me) is damn near perfection: monochrome-watches.com/recap-monoch...
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The Watch Nerd @tiredofcrazyshite.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
And a different Top-9 take from GQ India. I'm going to dig up something in the #Hermes. That looks interesting Wonders evidently never cease www.gqindia.com/content/9-be...
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9 best timepieces from Watches & Wonders 2025
Wonders evidently never cease
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Horologium - watches & more @the-horologium.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
WATCHES & WONDERS 2025: Laurent Ferrier brings the previously limited edition Classic Auto into the permanent collection in the form of the blue Horizon. #watches #watchnerd #watchesandwonders horologium.com.au/2025/04/04/w...
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WATCHES & WONDERS 2025: Laurent Ferrier Classic Auto Horizon
With the new Classic Auto Horizon, Laurent Ferrier has expanded the Classic Auto family but with a new member that will become part of the permanent collection. You may recall the Classic Auto Sand…
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The Watch Nerd @tiredofcrazyshite.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Pretty nice sale @ Windup Watch Shop--#Timex Mil-Ships Bronze in particular seems like a reasonable bargain at $870: windupwatchshop.com/collections/...
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Hethwill Wargames @hethwill.eurosky.social · 04/04/2025
#centurionFriday
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The Book Burrow @thebookburrowtexas.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Yall, this escape room is so hard. #itsjustabookstore #thedooriswideopen #helpicantgetout
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The Watch Nerd @tiredofcrazyshite.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
WW'25 underappreciated #Alpina with a new 39mm Alpiner Extreme. Triangle patterned dial, with a date, lots of lume, and a second hand with signature Alpina red triangle. Really like the matching textured crown collar. 3 flavors. 200M resistance. $2,195. us.alpinawatches.com/product/AL-5...
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Alex Bowers @bowerswrites.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
I interview the Canadian War Museum's historian Michael Petrou for my latest Legion Magazine piece on Canada's role in the Spanish Civil War. Some 1,600 Canadian anti-fascists fought for Spanish democracy, 400 of whom died in the struggle. 📸 Michael Petrou legionmagazine.com/historian-mi...
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The Watch Nerd @tiredofcrazyshite.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Last post for today: let the "Best Of" lists begin! fortune.com/europe/2025/...
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The best of Watches and Wonders 2025—Fortune's top picks
Explore the latest launches unveiled in April at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025 with our curated guide to the standout timepieces that made their mark.
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The Watch Nerd @tiredofcrazyshite.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
#IWC has made several changes to its product line but most interesting to me is the Ingenieur Automatic 35. Same dial design as the 40mm, same 100m resistance but 5mm smaller, 1.4mm thinner and a model first exhibition caseback. Details and more releases here: timeandtidewatches.com/iwc-ingenieu...
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IWC Ingenieur collection Watches and Wonders 2025 | VIDEO
The IWC Ingenieur has expanded, introducing new sizes, materials, and even complications. We run through them all.
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The Watch Nerd @tiredofcrazyshite.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
The #Rolex Land Dweller is real. Here is Teddy's hands on review. For me, I like the indices and the 6 and 9 font, but no to the styling overall. The Dynapulse escapement is amazing. youtu.be/l6kRQJWYaps?...
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Hands-On With The Rolex Land-Dweller
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Horology Republic @horologyrepublic.com · 31/03/2025
We’ll be doing a daily roundup of what’s released from Watches & Wonders 2025! What we like, what we don’t, and what we aren’t sure about - 1 thru 7 April, 20 minute episodes. Don’t miss it!
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Dreadnought Holiday @dreadships.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Five years ago today it seemed that the golden age of naval idiocy had disappeared forever. That was before the Venezuelan patrol vessel Naiguatá managed to recapture some of this spirit by fighting - at least at that point - the dumbest action of the 21st century.
Venezuelan patrol vessel Naiguatá. It's your typical small warship, and I'd like to draw especial attention to the fact that in this image it's equally typical in being above the water. This is what professional authors call "foreshadowing"...
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Thomas Fortenberry @thomasfortenberry.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
“Collect books, even if you don’t plan on reading them right away. Nothing is more important than an unread library.” -John Waters.
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Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Someone suggested a couple of weeks ago that I shouldn't do this because it would "devalue" my books. I don't see it that way. It's also as self-serving as it is generous. Someone gets one of these, maybe enjoys it, maybe ends up buying my new novel in September. Where's the downside in that for me?
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TableTopBill @tabletopbill.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
A 🇨🇦 Centurion tank prepares to move up to the border during Exercise Reforger IV in Northern Germany, 22-25 January 1973. #CenturionFriday #ColdWar
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