I got my first watch with a power reserve indicator about three months ago. A Longines Master Power Reserve. It has 42 hours of PR. Prior to owning this watch, I’d typically give my watches about 40 winds from dead and let wrist motion take care of the…
Continue readingI don’t have a grail watch (that exists)
Just finished reading a Fratello story about grail watches and grail watch creep and it occurred to me that I don’t have a grail watch. At least, not one that exists. What I really want is for Longines to reissue one of their integrated TV dial watches…
Continue readingHow long does Superluminova last? I’ve read 12, 24 and 30 years.
Tried searching before asking but not finding a consensus answer. Just curious how long Superluminova lasts in terms of years. I recently acquired some “forever” watches with lume. If, God willing, I reach my Dad’s age, I’ve got about 25 years left on…
Continue readingTwo tone is becoming appealing to me. Am I showing my age?
Well, I’ve reached my mid 50’s and I’m finding myself staring at more and more two tone watches with interest. I say things to myself, like, “That would look good in the office,” “That looks really attractive,” and “That’s a pretty good price for half …
Continue readingI tried on the new Longines Conquest Quartz today. I was disappointed.
First of all, apologies in advance for not taking a photo, but I only kept it on my wrist for all of 15 seconds before realizing I hated it and took it off. I had the exact same reaction when I tried on the automatic. Maybe it’s something about the cas…
Continue readingAny affordable world timer recommendations under $1k
I recently did a search for world timers under $1k and very little came up. What did come up were brands I’ve never heard of. Do mainstream brands or reputable micros even make them at that price range? If you know if any, please share.
Continue readingToday was a day where I wish I hadn’t fallen down the rabbit hole
Today I wore my Longines Conquest. I bought this three years ago when I returned to the hobby after a multi decade hiatus. My intention when I bought this watch was to buy ONE watch that could “do it all.” Something affordable, but not necessarily chea…
Continue readingIs this the best value for money diver from a major brand on the market right now? I think so.
A few days ago I wrote how I was looking forward to trying on the Citizen BN0260-54L at Windup. Some of you suggested that Macy’s might have it in stock and so I headed over. It was on sale and after trying it on I was smitten. I immediately bought it….
Continue readingI hope Citizen has the blue BN0260 at Windup NYC because I’m going and want to try it on
I’m going to Windup NYC next month and the watch I’m most looking forward to trying on is the BN0260. I currently own a blue Seiko SRPD and the Citizen seems like a better package for only $100 more if you go grey. The SRPD fits me well but the Citizen…
Continue readingOn the fence about upgrading my Seiko Speedtimer to the Lorier Olympia
I own a solar panda Seiko Speedtimer. I enjoy it. It’s not perfect but the pros outweigh the cons. Having said that I’ve always wanted to upgrade to an automatic chronograph. Price, obviously, was the prohibitive factor as I made a decision to stay in …
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