I’m interested in a thin-ish watch using the Myota 9015 movement, though quiet is more important than thin. (I understand that it needs a bit of thickness to muffle the rotor sound.) Which brands do you find are better regulated out of the box than others? It should have a simple dial with three hands with a maximum case size of 38mm, but extra credit for 37mm or 36mm.
Continue readingCitizen models with non-knurled crown
I'm seeing some citizen models with non-knurled crowns. That sounds like a bad idea. Is it? You don't do any winding with Eco-Drive, but there is still occasional setting.
Continue readingNordstrom Rack Not an authorized dealer for Tissot
I just called Tissot customer service and the rep said Nordstrom Rack was not an Authorized Dealer, but Nordstrom's is. Too bad. I found some deals I could live with there.
Continue readingHard to push buttons on new GW-M5610
I thought the hard-to-push buttons were a thing with the 5000U, so I avoided it and bought a stock 5610. I couldn't find any locally so I bought JDM – it's a GW-M5610U-1JF – and it arrived yesterday. It's my first G-Shock.
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Continue readingA little info on two Omegas, please?
We inherited a box of old watches and two of them were Omegas that were not running. We're having them serviced and the watch repair guy gave me model number from inside the case.
The first is a men's auto, Caliber 342. Ottuhr says, "As…
Continue readingAre there problems with the Benrus Type II Reissue models?
Mine is an original military issue Benrus Type II Class A and I wear it daily, so the Reissue model looks good, if pricy ($1795). Then I started seeing some used ones for sale for $600 – $800. That's quite a price drop, though I doubt the watches …
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