Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialDreadnought Holiday @dreadships.bsky.social · 30/08/2025Genuine 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. 2863
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialTank Archives @tankarchives.bsky.social · 14/07/2025The 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 4663
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialMatthew Willis (Naval Air History) @navalairhistory.com · 07/07/2025Realisation 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 5588
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialTank Archives @tankarchives.bsky.social · 19/06/2025The 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 0483
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialMonster Island Buddies @monsterislandb.bsky.social · 11/06/2025I made a Godzilla play set 291251185
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialTableTopBill @tabletopbill.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Centurion, Royal Canadian Dragoons, Ex Regensprung, Regenstauf, Germany, 1975. 🇨🇦 #ColdWar #CenturionFriday 0173
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialKlaas Meijer @klaasm67.bsky.social · 05/06/2025In case you run into a Tiger today, this is how to do it. 171
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialTableTopBill @tabletopbill.bsky.social · 02/06/2025A Centurion tank of "B" Squadron, Royal Canadian Dragoons, crosses near Neustift, Germany, 1973. 🇨🇦 #CenturionFridayonMonday 0222
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialMatthew Long @dr-robonator.bsky.social · 01/06/2025We 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! 4403
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialRG 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 1701
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialMatthew Long @dr-robonator.bsky.social · 31/05/2025Moving on to some Cold War examples. This period of Le Siècle Blindée really was the Wild West of tank design. 171
bted72.bsky.social @bted72.bsky.social · 26/05/2025May 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. 020
bted72.bsky.social @bted72.bsky.social · 25/05/2025A 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. 050
bted72.bsky.social @bted72.bsky.social · 24/05/2025A 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. 290
bted72.bsky.social @bted72.bsky.social · 24/05/2025A 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. 060
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialThe Watch Nerd @tiredofcrazyshite.bsky.social · 21/05/2025I 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?...youtu.beAn Undiscovered Gem of Chinese WatchmakingYouTube video by Swiss Watch Gang 072
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialWW2TV Paul Woodadge @ww2tv.bsky.social · 15/05/2025My thoughts on Facebook earlier 2023628
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialLucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Love this shot of our DH9 alongside the Bristol Fighter from Shuttleworth this weekend. They at least *look* like two peas in a pod 😂 1454
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialLucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 13/05/2025Yes, I do require one of these. £10kyoutu.beMini tankYouTube video by Bohena AB 8241
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialMark Barnes @markbarnesn16.bsky.social · 05/05/2025I 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. 4312
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialBill Adler @billadler.bsky.social · 02/05/2025Hello 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...gq-magazine.co.uk13 microbrand watches that'll broaden every horology geek's horizonsSome of our favourite watch experts pool their knowledge together to pick out the microbrand watchmakers making the right moves right now – and explain why 342
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialThe Watch Nerd @tiredofcrazyshite.bsky.social · 04/05/2025I 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...nomos-glashuette.comClub Sport neomatik Worldtimer Magma — NOMOS GlashütteClub 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 031
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialLibraryThing @librarything.com · 24/04/2025On 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. 💙📚 2315
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialThe Watch Nerd @tiredofcrazyshite.bsky.social · 21/04/2025From 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 021
bted72.bsky.social @bted72.bsky.social · 18/04/2025Post a gif of who you wanted to be as a little kid.media.tenor.coma man in a tan suit with red trim is holding a cup and a spoonALT: a man in a tan suit with red trim is holding a cup and a spoon 130
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialTableTopBill @tabletopbill.bsky.social · 18/04/2025Exercise Certain Trek. Two Centurion tanks of the Royal Canadian Dragoons, Oct 1975. #Centurionfriday #ColdWar 🇨🇦 LAC Photo 1501
bted72.bsky.social @bted72.bsky.social · 13/04/2025Coffee with book while relaxing at Hararz coffee shop. Great way to start the day. 080
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialAlex Bowers @bowerswrites.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Dubbed 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-... 0231
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialWatch Observer @watchobserver.bsky.social · 11/04/2025One 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...undone.comVintage KillyLooking 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... 021
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialThe Watch Nerd @tiredofcrazyshite.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Need 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...gearpatrol.com15 Overlooked New Watches from Rolex, Grand Seiko, Patek and More | Gear PatrolWe'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. 051
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialVintage Watch Room @vintagewatchroom.bsky.social · 09/04/2025We 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 441
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialLibraryThing @librarything.com · 08/04/2025Today 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 💙📚 3204
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialHorologium - watches & more @the-horologium.bsky.social · 29/03/2025Do you like frosted dials? Jeet the Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moonphase “Frosted” #watches #watchnerd horologium.com.au/2025/03/28/n...horologium.com.auNEW: 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… 041
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialThe Watch Nerd @tiredofcrazyshite.bsky.social · 07/04/2025Here'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...nytimes.comBrands at Watches and Wonders Geneva Look for SalesBrands hope the models debuting at Watches and Wonders Geneva will recharge their lackluster sales. 031
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialThe Watch Nerd @tiredofcrazyshite.bsky.social · 07/04/2025Last 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... 041
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialThe Watch Nerd @tiredofcrazyshite.bsky.social · 05/04/2025And 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...gqindia.com9 best timepieces from Watches & Wonders 2025Wonders evidently never cease 031
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialHorologium - watches & more @the-horologium.bsky.social · 05/04/2025WATCHES & 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...horologium.com.auWATCHES & WONDERS 2025: Laurent Ferrier Classic Auto HorizonWith 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… 021
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialThe Watch Nerd @tiredofcrazyshite.bsky.social · 04/04/2025Pretty nice sale @ Windup Watch Shop--#Timex Mil-Ships Bronze in particular seems like a reasonable bargain at $870: windupwatchshop.com/collections/... 031
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialHethwill Wargames @hethwill.eurosky.social · 04/04/2025#centurionFriday 1295
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialThe Book Burrow @thebookburrowtexas.bsky.social · 03/04/2025Yall, this escape room is so hard. #itsjustabookstore #thedooriswideopen #helpicantgetout 1926
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialThe Watch Nerd @tiredofcrazyshite.bsky.social · 03/04/2025WW'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... 051
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialAlex Bowers @bowerswrites.bsky.social · 02/04/2025I 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... 1124
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialThe Watch Nerd @tiredofcrazyshite.bsky.social · 02/04/2025Last post for today: let the "Best Of" lists begin! fortune.com/europe/2025/...fortune.comThe best of Watches and Wonders 2025—Fortune's top picksExplore the latest launches unveiled in April at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025 with our curated guide to the standout timepieces that made their mark. 141
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialThe 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...timeandtidewatches.comIWC Ingenieur collection Watches and Wonders 2025 | VIDEOThe IWC Ingenieur has expanded, introducing new sizes, materials, and even complications. We run through them all. 051
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialThe Watch Nerd @tiredofcrazyshite.bsky.social · 01/04/2025The #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?...youtu.beHands-On With The Rolex Land-DwellerYouTube video by Teddy Baldassarre 121
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialHorology Republic @horologyrepublic.com · 31/03/2025We’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! 011
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialDreadnought Holiday @dreadships.bsky.social · 30/03/2025Five 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. 19828243
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialThomas 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. 1004332743
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialTom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 23/03/2025Someone 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? 1115911
Reposted by @bted72.bsky.socialTableTopBill @tabletopbill.bsky.social · 21/03/2025A 🇨🇦 Centurion tank prepares to move up to the border during Exercise Reforger IV in Northern Germany, 22-25 January 1973. #CenturionFriday #ColdWar 0192