Ok, just curious what are the current options on mechanical dive watches that are 40mm with 20mm lugs for less than $500? Seiko really doesn’t make anything in this space as the Seiko 5 divers are either 38mm or 42mm. Not really anything from Orient as…
Continue readingSeiko SNXS77 Review
I started a new watch blog and my first review out of the gates is of the Seiko SNXS77.
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Continue readingVintage Alternatives to a 70s Rolex Datejust
I've been really lusting after a Rolex Datejust 1601 from the 1970s, one with a more jangly jubilee bracelet. But can't quite justify paying between $4,000-5,000. I was wondering if anyone has recommendation of vintage watches from similar ti…
Continue readingShould I Trust my 556 in water after eight years?
I bought my Sinn 556i about eight years ago and have never had it serviced but also have had zero issues with it in all that time, running great and in great condition. However, I’m going on a beach vacation where I’ll be in ocean and pool and been wondering if I can trust the water resistance on my 556 after all these years. Its screw down crown and 200m WR, but does simply passage of time worry anyone here? I hadn’t really wanted to get it serviced until ten years, and I don’t have a local…
Continue readingHave you ever had water get into your watch?
I know water resistance is an endlessly debated issue here. I was curious though people’s actual experience with ever getting water inside a watch? I personally have never had it occur but only been collecting watches about a decade. It’s one of bigges…
Continue readingHow Hard to Get Oyster Perpetual 36 at Dealer?
Recently the Oyster Perpetual 36mm has come in my radar. I just think it looks like the platonic ideal of a watch, love its simplicity and proportions. I don’t want any of the rarer, more expensive colors – I’m fine with black or blue and maybe even silver. If I went into an average dealer right now, would it be difficult to get one? Anyone have experience on those models and wait times and such?
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