What’s going to happen to Sinn USA (watchbuys) pre-orders?
I pre ordered the U15 and gave a $900 non-refundable deposit. I wonder what’s going to happen now with the tariffs? Are they going to still honor the original price at the time of pre-order?
Continue readingSLA037 Owners Thread
I received my SLA037 which is my second Seiko, the first being a mini turtle PADI. So I’m not too familiar with Seiko watches but what drew me to this piece is as I’ve explained on post #111 of the “Why does this cost so much thread”– what I think is the exceptional future value and collectibility of this particular piece. And of course the design is what pulled me in for a closer look initially. On a paper, the SLA037/SBEX009 is an absolute looker.
Continue readingIn person, the first word I’d describe…
Why is it so hard to find a 36mm watch with screw down crown?
Why is it so hard to find a NON-micro brand, 36mm watch with screw down crown on bracelet?
Why the big brands ignore this formula?
Hot take: This is also why the Explorer is so popular and Rolex was smart enough to see their mistake and bring back the…
Continue readingBreitling references catalog
Is there a website or fansite that tracks all of the references and dial variations over the years?
I found out there are a bunch of LE Japan chronomats released in the past but cannot find a comprehensive database on what has been released.
Cheers!
Continue readingBox and “lcd tablet”
When you buy a Breilting with box and papers, you may be surprised at what paper means. Something interesting that will go into a watch history book one day… I just realized up until a couple years ago Breitling used a mini digital LCD screen as the wa…
Continue reading300T Aristera (the lefty Doxa)
I received the Aristera lefty watch recently. I’ve always wanted a 300T in orange dating back to 2019 when Doxa had stock issues and I settled on a Sharkhunter (btw just as nice). Fast forward when the Atistera came out I thought it’s perfect opportuni…
Continue readingSea Emerald (green sunburst dial)
I just noticed something that will blow your mind….
on the green sea emerald, the indices are applied and not painted! I think all other color dials have painted indices.
Continue readingNew OEM Seiko King Turtle Bracelets (2 units)
Hello,
Up for sale are 2 genuine OEM Seiko king turtle bracelets. I pulled these from 2 different king turtles and never used the bracelets. Wrappers and tags are still on the bracelets.
Width is 22mm. It does not come with spring bars.
Price: $60 shi…
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