Nighthawks Other Hobbies
Nighthawks Other Hobbies
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First off, who is Magrette Timepieces? Well simply put they are a New Zealand watch micro-brand based in Auckland and for those that don't know a micro-brand is a watch brand that makes a limited number of watches per year. They also usually used movements from the major brands, like Seiko or Miyota, or one of the Swiss brand movements. They then design their own dial, case, sometimes bracelet and straps.
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Read more: Magrette - Moana Waterman Titanium
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"Double Watching," or as it's more colloquially known, "Double Wristing," is the intriguing practice of adorning two watches simultaneously. But why indulge in this dual-timepiece spectacle?
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Why did I delve into the world of watch collecting? Well, it's a tale woven with a passion for timepieces and the allure of building a captivating collection. Once upon a time, I had a modest assortment of 4 or 5 watches that adorned my wrist. However, life led me to part ways with most of them, leaving only one faithful timekeeper by my side. Little did I know, this decision would later haunt me when my last remaining watch was pilfered from my possession after a mere year.
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Read more: Why I started to collect Watches
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Police are investigating reports of intimidation and dangerous driving after a pack of dirt and quad bike riders was filmed roaring through Auckland on Saturday.
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And this is why our ACC levies keep going up and other motorists don't support motorcyclists like the us to... And it fucks me off big time.
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We all know fresh air is good for us, but how much can our commute affect our mental health? Rachel Thomas reports in the latest instalment of our MODE SHIFT series.
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Read more: Happy commuters have sense of control, and two wheels, not four
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As the National Ducati Rally didn't go ahead this year, in March all regional club nights will unite for the National Ducati REBOUND!
So we will go around the block from Dunedin to Outram, Middlemarch, then up Historic Stanley's Hotel Macreas.
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A routine traffic stop of two patched gang members resulted in the discovery of a corrupt motorbike licence instructor on the West Coast who had falsified hundreds of licences for gang members. SAM SHERWOOD reports.
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Read more: The man on the red Ducati: The story of the corrupt motorcycle licence instructor
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A common question I get is, what riding gear do I use? Now I have just upgraded/replaced my old gear for a mix of reasons, the first reason is my old leathers became to large for me. Yes you read and heard that right. I have lost a bit of weight over the last year (30Kg's to be exact, I was 105kg I am now 75kgs) and my current QuasiMoto riding leathers became to big. I literally swim in the trousers and the Jacket was a bit loose.
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Subcategories
Motorcycling Article Count: 79
Nighthawk's motorcycling blog
Retro Computing Article Count: 17
All about retro computing. C64, C128, etc
Steampunk Article Count: 4
Various blogs about Nighthawks Steampunk
Watch Collection Article Count: 6
Various Articles on my Watch collection.
Woodworking Article Count: 0
Nighthawk's woodworking
Curriculum Vitae Article Count: 25
Nighthawk's online Curriculum Vitae
Lego Article Count: 100
Click on the TAGS above for a quick search and sort of my sets.
I like Lego I can not lie... and while I am not what they call a purist, meaning I only buy Lego and nothing else... Not all models I have are Lego. (I will say if they are are Lego or not. Click the "Non Lego Blocks" tag above). I also have not taken photo's of all my models and will put in an official image if I have not got a photo of my build. I will eventually take photo's of all my builds over time. Also I don't just collect the big black special official kits I also collect certain "City" and "Technic" and various other themed kits.
I do have one gripe the grinds my wheels though... Stop calling it "Legos", it is simply "Lego". Is it "Legos" or simply "Lego"? The Lego company, the mastermind behind this iconic toy, has a firm stance on this matter. They adamantly maintain that the correct plural form is "LEGO bricks" or "LEGO sets," treating "Lego" as an adjective rather than a noun.
The brick count does not count spare parts, 2nd hand Lego, small sets that can not be registered or non Lego sets.
Current sets to be made are;
| Set | Description | Theme | Pieces |
| 60475 |
City Advent Calendar 2025 |
City | 186 |
| 31147 |
Retro Camera |
Creator 3 in 1 | 261 |
| 75418 | Star Wars™ Advent Calendar 2025 | Star Wars | 263 |
| 10356 | Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D™ | Star Trek Icons | 3600 |
| 40775 | Mini Knight's Castle | GWP | 590 |
| 40776 | Hot Chocolate Stand | GWP | 256 |
| 40768 | Star Trek: Type-15 Shuttlepod | GWP | 261 |
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