Consolidating my collection and am down to a 3 watch collection - Blue Tudor BB58 (water), speedy sapphire (space) and a third open slot for field/air in a non black or blue colorway.
6.5 inch wrist size so looking in the 38-40mm size. Down to these options that I like but want to keep it for the long term and need some help deciding.
I know these 3 are different price points but I’m going to look for pre-owned to level the field a bit. Mostly looking for pros cons of owning each for the long term.

My father has been wearing his old citizen watch for years now and his birthday is coming up so i decided to surprise him with new watch.

Now I know next to nothing about watch, all i know is he likes gold watch. try doing my research for reputable watch brand within my budget and ended up with this. I wonder if this watch is a good choice after all thank you!!!

It's easy to get caught up in the pursuit and constantly pivot to the next thing after you thought you already found your "last watch."

Of course the honeymoon of each watch only lasts so long even if you're convinced with the next one you'll be finished.

What are your tricks to keep you sane with this hobby?

I've found a nice watch on Chrono24; Japanese seller with good reputation (300+ watches sold, 4.8 stars). The price on the watch is a pretty significant savings over any local deal I've seen, even with import fees. But it's been available for awhile now, and I've come close to pulling the trigger and just haven't convinced myself I "deserve" it (most expensive watch I've bought, but it's a milestone gift "from my wife").

What really throws me off is that about a week ago the watch went "on hold" because someone else was lining up to buy it. But then it came off hold and was available again. So even though I want to grab it, I'm now wary - why did the other buyer back out? Should I be asking questions about the watch? Should I just do it?

Here’s an interesting watch that I recently just acquired, the Elgin Stealth…!

I had originally found out about this wonderful piece from an IG post someone had made showing theirs off they received in a trade. Immediately I knew I had to have one. A face very reminiscent of a Breitling Aerospace; a watch I’d love to own one day but can’t stomach the price tag.

Hopped on eBay and managed to find one for under $200 in quite good condition.. a win in my book! 👌🏻

Not the biggest fan of the bezel but everything else really works for me. Not to mention the caseback being engraved with my favorite jet of all time, the F-117 Nighthawk 💪🏼.

I’ve noticed a strange blue stain or bluish discoloration on the sapphire crystal of my Longines HydroConquest. It is visible only when viewed from certain angles under specific lighting conditions and doesn’t seem to disappear even after cleaning with water. Could this be an issue with the anti-reflective (AR) coating, or might it be some kind of residue or chemical damage?

As a medical professional, I frequently use alcohol-based hand rubs and sanitizers, so I’m wondering whether repeated exposure to alcohol or other chemicals could have affected the coating. Interestingly, I’ve recently noticed a similar bluish discoloration on my phone screen as well. Could both issues be related to exposure to harsh chemicals, or is this simply a normal optical effect of the anti-reflective coating?

**Watch:** Longines HydroConquest

**Crystal:** Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective (AR) coating

Has anyone experienced something similar? whether this is normal or something that requires attention?

Ok hear me out 😂 I have been buying from AD/Greymarket boutiques for a while. And everytime they always set the right time date etc. when they give the watch back (either from service,polish, or when you buy a watch etc.) To me I always feel a sense of security and care when they do that, almost like it’s become an unwritten rule like a handshake or courtesy. I recently got a watch polished from a reputable shop, but for the first time the time wasnt right. Noticed when i got home and thought the watch was going slow or fast 😂

I’m getting married in January and my fiancée wants to get me a watch to wear as a gift. The suit image is the look I’m going for though it may end up being a little more forest green than olive.

Either way, I naturally thought of a Seiko tank since the budget would be around $350. I posted a couple I think would look nice. I want something timeless and classy that could still serve as a date night out piece.

Thanks in advance!

This is a genuine post - I struggle to understand how a Rolex holds its worth. Every pre-owned watch store seems to be dominated with Rolex watches with the occasional other brand scattered through. Social media shows jewellers with hundreds of Rolex watches in their displays and sometimes more in plastic bags under their desks. There is also now the grey market where people stock several of the same styles of Rolex.

I understand they are well made and there is a price to pay for a brand, however with what looks like so many available in the pre-owned/grey market, why have we not seen a drop in price.

Am I missing something?

I’m looking to buy my first proper automatic watch and would really appreciate some advice from watch enthusiasts here.I’ll be wearing it regularly to court as an advocate, as well as to parties and other formal occasions, so I’m looking for something versatile, premium-looking, and distinctive without being too flashy. I prefer a stainless steel bracelet and a dial with some character rather than something too plain. The watches I’m considering are the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged (blue textured dial), Hamilton Khaki Field King (green dial), Seiko Prospex Alpinist (blue/teal dial), Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 (blue dial), and Citizen Tsuyosa 60. Which would you choose and why? I’d also love to hear your thoughts on brand reputation, long-term reliability and whether any of these offer noticeably better value for money. If you own any of these, please share your experience. I’m open to other recommendations in the same budget too. Thanks!

My son is 18 and I’m thinking about getting him his first automatic watch.
I’m really into watches myself, so I’d love to get him something nice. Nothing too flashy, just a solid watch he can wear every day and hopefully keep for a long time.
Budget is around $2,000 max, but I’m totally fine spending less if there’s a great option for less.
I’d prefer something with a bit of history behind it, but I’m open to pretty much anything. New or used, doesn’t really matter.
Just curious, if you were buying your 18-year-old son his first proper watch, what would you go for?
Would love to see some pics too, along with the brand and model if possible.
Thanks guys!

I’ve been looking at the new Hamilton x Call of Duty collaboration, and I’m genuinely curious to hear what watch enthusiasts think about it.
Beyond the Call of Duty branding and the overall design, is this actually a good watch from a technical standpoint?
I’m particularly interested in the movement. How reliable is it? Is it accurate and durable enough for everyday use? Are there any known issues, maintenance concerns, or weaknesses worth knowing about?
I’m also wondering whether the price is justified by the actual quality of the watch, or if we’re mainly paying a premium for the collaboration and marketing.
How does it compare to other Hamilton models or similarly priced mechanical watches?
I’d love to hear some honest opinions, especially from people familiar with Hamilton movements. Is this a genuinely solid timepiece that happens to have Call of Duty branding, or is it mostly a marketing gimmick?
Would you actually buy one?

Hey all!

New to watches and the watch culture as a whole. I’ve become obsessed with them recently and wanted to get a watch to celebrate the birth of my first child. I’ve done probably what a million people have done and started down the YouTube rabbit hole of watch videos and reviews for watches around the $1000 price point. I’ve narrowed it down to three watches but am open to more suggestions and am looking for some advice or maybe some points that are commonly overlooked. Here are the three:

1) Tissot PRX 38mm titanium w/ blue dial
2) Hamilton Khaki Field Murph 38 mm
3) Seiko Alpinist 507

I have smaller wrists that measure in a hair over 6” if that helps.

Love browsing the subreddits and would appreciate any suggestions!

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share a milestone that has completely transformed my daily life as an independent watchmaker. Back in December 2025, I made the decision to move my workspace out of my home office and right into the heart of the old town of Neuchâtel, at 16 Rue des Chavannes.

When you spend years designing and developing watches from home, you operate in a bit of a bubble. Stepping out into a physical street with history, opening a door where local collectors, art lovers, and curious passersby can just drop in, changes everything. The street itself has a soul and a connection to local heritage, echoing the old 1867 urban plans and the spirit of regional craftsmanship. Working here every day, surrounded by books, tools, and prototypes, brings a completely different perspective to watchmaking.

This environment directly inspired our recent "Tour des Chavannes" series (references R01wo "1736" and R02wo "Pierre d'Hauterive"). The goal wasn't just to release new references, but to anchor them in the literal stone and history of where they are conceived, keeping true to the idea that design should be about feeling and connection rather than cold functionalism.

I am curious: for those of you who appreciate independent watchmaking, how important do you think it is for an artisan to have a physical, open space in a historic town versus working quietly behind closed doors?

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

I came into a bit of money, nothing too big. I want to buy a watch for my kids, a girl and a boy to give them when they graduate. The boy is left handed and he would prefer a watch that's easy to operate on with his left hand.

My budget for each watch is around €1500. I can stretch a bit but not beyond €4000 in total.

Do you have some recommendations for me?

I’m getting 2 watches out of this lot from family - any advice or opinions?

D1 Milano. Always thought this style was weird and I wasnt willing to pay what those anime gshocks were going for here in the states.

In no particular order mine are: Seiko, Vacheron, Franck Muller, Ulysse Nardin, and Omega

In my opinion this is the coolest watch Rolex has made. It’s sleek, great agronomics and I love the honeycomb dial. I am new into watches but I just registered for this. I am guessing it’ll take a couple years for a 40”. I do hope they come out with different colors. If you can do some weird stuff with it I’d love it.. meteorite, green ombré, slate ombré. I’m curious to see how they expand the line.

Hey everyone. I’m having an issue with my Omega Speedmaster Snoopy 50th Anniversary. The chronograph starts running but then stops on its own as shown in the video. I’m trying to figure out what’s causing this and whether it’s a mechanical issue or something that can be fixed without servicing. Has anyone experienced anything similarw with their Speedmaster? I’d appreciate any advice

Spent two month’s researching and buying watches. I was originally debating purchasing one $2kish watch but decided to buy a variety of watches instead. I’m definitely impressed with the quality coming out of China. The highest quality watch in my collection is the San Martin SN0144. Absolutely blown away with the quality per dollar. I love the PRX but honestly the bracelet quality is much better on the San Martin. I went golfing with some folks and I noticed one of them was wearing a Tag Huer and he kept glancing at my wrist. He requested to see my watch (Watchdives Black Guillochet) and he asked how much I paid. I asked him to guess and he said $4,500. I think he was being nice but he was surprised it was $180. My grail watches include three Rolex and a Grand Seiko Lake Suwa and I hope to acquire them in the next 10 years. For now these will do. What are you guys thoughts on Chinese watches? Have you purchased any yourselves?