Just arrived: Zelos Thresher Worldtimer

A group of us went to District Time in Washington last month. This watch show is aimed primarily at microbrands, but there were also some used sellers and a couple of major brands (Christopher Ward and Bulova, to name two). The Redhead and I both looked at the Lesablier Worldtimer, but for me it was too small for that style of watch and the design didn’t quite have the balance I would have preferred. And, it’s like a grand at a time when I may be unexpectedly unemployed at any moment. The…

Just arrived: Zelos Thresher Worldtimer

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Quck release spring bars vs. Oem spring bars

Good time of day)
Can you please give your thoughts on the following problem:
I’ve just bought Oroent mako 40, black dial and I’m very happy about it). I don’t like the bracelet though, so I ordered a tropic rubber strap and it’s very good and matches perfectly but it has a quick release system and I’m a bit concerned that these quick release spring bars could damage the holes in the lugs somehow. Should I get the quick release bars out of the strap and use the original orient bars, or is…

Quck release spring bars vs. Oem spring bars

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Opinion Piece: Death to the Everyday/GADA Watch

For every watch collector with multiple watches, I argue that it would be better to not have an everyday watch in your collection.

1. An everyday watch limits which watches you wear.
It quickly becomes your go-to watch and the safe option. It will make you think less about the watch you want to wear, because you always have this “alright” option. Your other, more interesting/specific watches may not be chosen, even though they would work better for your outfit/what you’re going to do, just…

Opinion Piece: Death to the Everyday/GADA Watch

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