Watch Thread - Part Deux

That’s Teddy Baldassarre‘a wrist

 

I can see that noodle arm trembling off-camera.

 

I think he’s a lift wrist guy.

 

Nevermind

 

Luminox arrived today. Went with the none-white numerals mainly because I lean towards black and white too often…like the other watch I picked up.

 

Your 2nd Patek right? How long until you get a nautilus?

 

Wife has 3 I have zero. lol

This was an anniversary gift from a friend.

 

Friends give friends anniversary gifts?

 

We're weird as fuck in case that hasn't already been established.

 

It’s 50/50 if either my wife or I remember ours

 

For some reason I’ve always been drawn to second hands. Actually returned my first Tissot because of it. Love this one. Feels great and light on my wrist, prefer lighter watches.

Spoiler

no reason to make fun because Alpina is owned by citizen.

 

You have a style and I respect it

 

I like whatever the Mayer is. The Supreme strap is odd.

 

6900 isn't an inspired choice, agreed.

 

for the non watch items it’s northface but make it gaudier?

 

Basically. Supreme can often times be overly gaudy, which is weird bc their popular stuff is their simplest stuff.

 

It’s poop.

 

Pass

 

Friend just got this Rolex - big fan of it.

 

Chocolate dial? Or something else? I'll likely buy this one in the next few years. Have a few more I'd like to get first.

 

Found out one of my coworker’s husband is a huge watch guy and by in-turn she knows a lot as well so we spent a couple hours talking watches. Thought this was kind of cool. She has two kids like 11/13 and her husband already bought them some hamilton’s for their 18th birthdays. Also in my journey to get away from smart watches I did another rookie thing and bought my first seiko last night. Unless I buy a Vostok or hopefully not an orient my next purchase will be an iwc or omega…unless I reverse field and get a laco.

 

I refuse to wear a smart watch. Ordered a whoop band today as work will reimburse for recording 5 “activities” a month. Where do y’all place it?

 

Only places are either on your opposite wrist or around your bicep. Have to buy the bicep band separate.

 

you can buy whoop boxers now and wear it on your waist too

 

really? I did not know that. Interesting.

 

yep. think it’s new. have them on sale for Black Friday currently

 

Around my dick

 

Like it way better in photos than in person but still like it.

also was at my parents house, found this in my dads watch drawer, was my mothers wedding gift to him. Kind of want to get it “restored” and find a special strap for it, super tiny in person.

 

I haven’t worn a watch in 15-20 years since my high school Fossil and decided to get a couple to start wearing again.

The wife is getting me this one for Christmas as an everyday beater for work and around the property: https://www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/...Ko7ctgmQ8MiE1v0PZcs6Th9EnKId-KxAaAlNqEALw_wcB

I decided to get this one as an entry-level automatic that is a little dressier (no need for a formal watch as we live in BFE SC):
https://www.jomashop.com/tissot-wat...vkmCw_MlR9SNkJomOOaq-JRwCz538RlEaAju-EALw_wcB

With Black Friday deals, I’m pretty happy to get out under $450 total for both, and I like that they’re a little different than what I see most folks wearing.

 

Welcome! Very cool.

If you have a Hamilton or Tissot (or Citizen) dealer near you, definitely worth popping in. So much of this is personal taste. Hamilton and Seiko are the dominant players in the sub $500 market.

Specific to your Jomas Shop link, check out their Hamilton offerings, specifically the Field Khakis on sale:



These are mechanical (hand wound) watches at the lower price points, or automatic (self wound) for a bit more. Citizen’s utilize their Eco-Drive technology, which pairs a battery with solar re-charging. The Eco-Drives still “tick” like a quartz watch does rather than “sweep” like an automatic. It’s small watch-nerd bullshit, so buy what you want, but I wouldn’t buy another Citizen (though it was one of my earlier watches.)

 

Thanks for the heads up. I looked at the Hamiltons but didn’t want to have to hand-wind it. I love the look of their field watches, but didn’t want to spend for an automatic there yet as I’m cheap. The quartz movement doesn’t bother me at the price point ($130) for the Citizen field watch, and I’m a fan of the green dial.

I ended up watching dozens of videos before going with these as I need out on the mechanical stuff too.

 

Nice pulls, don’t forget to pick up your “casioak” gshock.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=casioak&...fix=casioak,aps,195&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_7

 

Does anyone have a nomos in here?

 

I’m not a fan of G-Shocks, but to each their own.

 

$8,800 for a full kit 2 line no-date. Surprised the market has dipped this low. Easily my favorite submariner dial layout.

 

My brother is starting to get interested in watches. He apparently has great taste and showed me this, stating that he wants a nice watch to wear with suits:



I know he wants an automatic or self-wind watch on brown alligator, so I've boiled it down to these three to start him off (as a Christmas gift.)

What's your vote, A B or C?

Spoiler: Orients

A - Orient Bambino v2, Creme dial


B - Orient Bambino Open Heart, gold tone


C - Orient Bambino Open Hear, stainless