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Goal for the Tolmia Blog

My goal for the Tolmia Blog is to:

  • Have a separate post to identify each watch that utilizes a tolmia bracelet;
  • Keep a running list of all watches that use a tolmia bracelet;
  • Encourage the watch community to create a common word to describe any watch that utilizes a tool-less micro-adjustment (a feature that many watch enthusiasts love);
  • Encourage watch makers to produce more watches that have tolmia bracelets; and
  • Encourage watch makers, aftermarket suppliers, and online stores to better identify watches that have tolmia bracelets. 

I look forward to any help that you can give me.  Thank you.

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