Let’s Talk Watches

[betelgeuse]

Not a luxury watch but sorta looks like one. Seiko automatic movement, Sapphire glass good enough for me for $159 !

 

[Ashy Larry]

I have an investment property I’m hoping sells pretty quick, should hit the market next week. Eyeballing one of the new Hydroconquest 39s or GMT 41. They check a lot of boxes.

 

[bowhuntercoop]

I have an investment property I’m hoping sells pretty quick, should hit the market next week. Eyeballing one of the new Hydroconquest 39s or GMT 41. They check a lot of boxes.

I played with one last week. Overall pretty sweet. The one flaw or downfall for me since I wear a watch 24/7 was the bracelet. Push pins and just feels cheap for a 2k watch imo. Overall I liked the watch but would have to swap that bracelet for sure.

I will stand firm if a guy wants an amazing watch in that 1500-2000 range I don’t think anything can touch a Ginulalt for his finishing and build quality. Everyone I’ve owned or been around feels like like it cost 3 to 4x what they are. Really impressive. His brackets are also the closest wearing and quality I’ve found to Rolex.

 

[Thinkingman]

I'm glad to see 39s back in the conversation.
That big overstated watch phase was obnoxious...Watches for Lexus buyers.

 

[betelgeuse]

I'm glad to see 39s back in the conversation.
That big overstated watch phase was obnoxious...Watches for Lexus buyers.

I have seen people wearing 50mm watches. It looks kooky !

 

[bowhuntercoop]

You rang…lol. 40 sub but agreed they are too big. This was my older maxi case. Chunky girl. 5 digits are the perfect size subs. The Tudor bb54 wears incredible as well at 37mm.

 

[bowhuntercoop]

Imo this is still the perfect watch. Has not left my wrist in over a month. Wore it to a wedding last week, to the lake and gym yesterday, and will be on my wrist at the beach next week. Just perfection for my style and taste.

 

[betelgeuse]

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Imo this is still the perfect watch. Has not left my wrist in over a month. Wore it to a wedding last week, to the lake and gym yesterday, and will be on my wrist at the beach next week. Just perfection for my style and taste.

Snazzy !

 

[betelgeuse]

"Does this make my butt look big ?"

 

[Chrisamx]

My Datejust working well since Christmas 1986

 

[Choupique]

Ginulalt

Had never heard of them but that seems excellent.

 

[pretzlstyle]

Coros Pace series is king

 

[bowhuntercoop]

My Datejust working well since Christmas 1986

Classic staple imo. They never go outta the style. Owning and wearing the same watch for 40 years is awesome, post some pics and stories about it!

 

[Thinkingman]

 

[Thinkingman]

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Poor photo of my 1964 Seamaster 550 movement that went back to Omega for a buff and fluff including an OE crystal.
Simple, thin, light.
If I had money for a premium watch, I would buy vintage.

 

[Ashy Larry]

I played with one last week. Overall pretty sweet. The one flaw or downfall for me since I wear a watch 24/7 was the bracelet. Push pins and just feels cheap for a 2k watch imo. Overall I liked the watch but would have to swap that bracelet for sure.

I will stand firm if a guy wants an amazing watch in that 1500-2000 range I don’t think anything can touch a Ginulalt for his finishing and build quality. Everyone I’ve owned or been around feels like like it cost 3 to 4x what they are. Really impressive. His brackets are also the closest wearing and quality I’ve found to Rolex.

Pins don’t bother me. Lose a grand Seiko bracelet screw and you’ll love push pins. I hate messing with those tiny screws.

 

[bowhuntercoop]

Pins don’t bother me. Lose a grand Seiko bracelet screw and you’ll love push pins. I hate messing with those tiny screws.

I just use bowstring wax or blue loctite. Knock on wood haven’t lost a Rolex screw yet in 20 some years of wearing them. I could see it happening though.

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

Which is a big plus of a single pass strap, especially for non fixed lug watches.

 

[schmalzy]

I just use bowstring wax or blue loctite. Knock on wood haven’t lost a Rolex screw yet in 20 some years of wearing them. I could see it happening though.

Blue loctite for me too. Zero issues.


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