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...

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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....

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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...

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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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A couple of weeks ago I shared how my wife offered to buy me a luxury watch for our anniversary and I declined as I preferred to spend the money elsewhere. Well, after hearing on several occasions how I turned her down from her, I caved and told her I’...

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A few years ago I bought a Certina DS Action Diver 38. I wore it in rotation so never paid much mind to accuracy and enjoyed it for about a year. Ultimately, however, I decided it was a touch too small for me and so I set it aside.

A little later in t...

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It’s another summer where I live and I’ve yet to experience the dreaded wrist swelling that so many complain about and swear they need a quick adjust clasp to survive. Two thirds of my collection is on bracelets and I’ve never had to adjust them to acc...

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Not too long ago I made my last purchase and felt I had essentially completed my collection. I’m wanting for naught now and very happy with my collection. As my wife knows I’m into watches she graciously offered me a shopping trip to our jeweler to pic...

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I’ve been on the hunt for a decent yellow dial three hander without a rotating bezel under 40mm and let me tell you it’s slim pickings. Clemence makes one but I’m not crazy about the hour hand. The Tsuyosa is a contender but a touch large and I’m on th...

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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...

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