For whatever reason I can't stand them. I don't know how many I've swapped out over the years. Show me a nice blue non-deployant to put on my Citizen NB1060-12L
Continue readingDressy/GADA/Outdoor watches
I've got one slot open in the collection. Under $1k preferably. 36 mm vaguely explorerish and blackish is what I've settled on.
Smith's prs-25 is great for antigauss but unobtanium.
Islander Manhasset… I think the numerals are a bit …
Continue readingTissot Damascus
Just had this Tissot Damascus Steel show up on my feed. I don't need one, especially another integrated bracelet, but as a hiker, I love that the Damascus Steel looks like a Topo map. Any other stuff that has that aesthetic I should check out?
Continue readingSizing half links
Curious. I just swapped a half link for a full on a bracelet with only one micro-adjust position. This seems to be the right amount for my summer-sized wrist. When using the half link, (actually I suppose this also applies to an odd total number of who…
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Ok. That seconde française with the floating second hand is definitely on my wish list. I just wish they could slightly trim the case in the future. From what I've seen that 39 is going to wear a bit large. And I'm willing to be patient with …
Continue readingLeather straps for divers
My mailbox had an ad in it this morning for new combat subs direct from glycine shipping on leather. I guess Tudor has been doing that forever too. I know purists will balk at the lack of water appropriateness of leather with a diver. However, I hate t…
Continue readingHelp me choose- Glycine vs Certina
I'm debating between a Glycine Combat Sub 36 in brown (GL0338) and a Certina DS Action Diver 38 titanium.
My other diver is a black SKX013.
-The proportions of the Glycine are nicer for my 6 inch wrist, and the male end links add to the size o…
Continue readingCertina DS Action 38mm Titanium question
For owners of this watch IRL- I am considering but have two questions I cannot seem to confirm. The bezel is indeed a brownish color, yes? Not the grey some reviews think it is? I'm always shocked how much disagreement things like color can cause….
Continue readingJudge me
Roast me. I know I have a sickness and the only prescription is more sick bargains on more watches than I can wear. Probably thin the herd at some point.
Continue readingTissot PRX Prices
I'm a bit concerned by some of the listings I'm seeing on eBay. Are these so low because the hype has warn off and msrp is now grossly overpriced, such that they are being moved new for ~50% off in many cases, or are these frequently counterf…
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