A little while back I bought a Citizen NB1050 in black and it’s quickly become my favorite watch. I’m constantly reaching for it. I love its understated elegance and the fact that it’s “just a watch” and not trying to really be anything more than it is…
Continue readingWell, it was bound to happen – first watch broke
After nearly three years of returning to the hobby my first watch broke. A Seiko 5 GMT. Wound and set it today and it just won’t run. Don’t know why. It’s still under warranty and so off it goes. I hope if doesn’t take long as it’s yellow and I was loo…
Continue readingNew Hydroconquest GMT – Wow!
I am really intrigued by this new offering. The size and thickness are acceptable, the GMT is practical for traveling, and the new design is quite appealing – not to mention a greatly improved clasp! I might have to pick this up. The price seems fair …
Continue readingI’m starting to dislike screw down crowns the more push pulls I buy
When I started collecting I was obsessed with screw down as I had a (false?) sense that they were better. Now that my collection has grown and I’ve matured and added many push pull crowns I really favor their convenience. This is particularly true sinc…
Continue readingThinking of replacing my Hamilton KFA with a Serica 6190 Commando – Thoughts?
As the title indicates I’m thinking of making this switch. I’m drawn to the field watch aesthetic of the Serica more than the Hamilton – I feel it has a lot more personality with its large arrowhead and more unique bracelet.
So I’ve begun my research….
Continue readingCan a body scanning machine at an airport magnetize a watch?
I recently went through one of those body scanning machines that sweeps around your body while you hold up your hands and ever since my watch is running slow. Do those machines magnetize watches?
Continue readingHow to fix annoying habit of watch sliding toward the exterior of my wrist
This happens to all my watches regardless of whether on a bracelet or leather and sometimes even silicone. I’ve adjusted my bracelets so I have less links at six o’clock and the clasp is centered. And I ratchet my leather bands fairly tight. But for so…
Continue readingI received the NB1050 from Sakura yesterday
I received my new NB1050 yesterday (excuse the date, I thought it was the third, lol). I had no idea how to size a pin and collar bracelet. After about a half hour I realized you had to put the collar in the middle of the bracelet for Citizen to get it…
Continue readingHow slow is Sakura with deliveries?
I ordered a watch from Sakura a week ago and it’s been stuck in the “Processing” status ever since. I’ve heard good things about Sakura but am wondering if they need to source the watch. I’m not expecting Amazon like one day shipping, but a week seems…
Continue readingCitizen to release smaller 37mm Tsuyosa this Spring
Just read the news about this. Only three initial coloways but if it’s a hit I suspect there will be more. Priced at $450, it’s probably worth waiting a year or so for the whole collection to emerge and prices to come down. Nonetheless, I find the news…
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