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 …
Continue readingAn update to my anniversary gift saga – I’m “big pimping” now
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’…
Continue readingMy son’s Powermatic 80 is dead on 0 spd after two months of constant wear
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…
Continue readingAm I fortunate or do I just not know what I’m missing?
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…
Continue readingMy wife offered me a luxury watch for our recent anniversary. I declined.
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…
Continue readingVery difficult locating a decent yellow three hander without a rotating bezel under 40mm
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…
Continue readingConsidering a black 36mm OP ref 126000 – questions
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 …
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