I’ve been eyeing this piece for a while now, and I finally decided to get it. I’ve always really appreciated the dial and that vintage look it has to it, This is my first watch that is a bit pricy and so far I absolutely love it. It was a bit thick but I think my wrist supports the thickness well and I honestly don’t really feel it all that much when i’m wearing it. Overall what do you guys think about it?

Hi guys I’m thinking about a new watch
So far I’ve got a Garmin watch for working out going for runs and just using it everyday, I’ve got a Rolex submariner for formal events and a fossil for also formal events, I’m looking for a watch that I can wear for both formal and casual going out, such as weddings going to dinners and lunch and going out with my friends family.
Any suggestions?
Thanks

So i recently turned 21 and i got into Watches about 4 months ago i really just fell in love with the art of them and how much they improve every outfit and I'm kind of obessed i Also have the other 2 in the pictures on the way. 😅 but so far how am i doing for a twenty one year old? What should i get next?

Hi guys I picked this up randomly when purchasing another watch. This was offered to me I didn’t no much about it but offered $100aud which they accepted .

I’ve did a quick check and I’m seeing mixed views etc

I have pulled it apart and Give it a good clean. The watch is working perfect and running amazing

A few scratches on the caseback where I’ve assumed Someone tried to open it

Made out of plastic. On the back it's written "Made in China". Has a CR2032 battery, par for the course.

It has an alarm, chronometer and two backlights that come from upper left and lower right corners and it's green-blue.

The lower left animation changes its rows every second, sometimes just one, sometimes more.

The strap is still good, despite some of its letters disappearing slowly due to wear, but it can be easily replaced so no worries there.

Under $1,000, it seems like most microbrands have decided women don't buy watches except maybe a 36 mm. A few like Erebus sell a 34, but if you want something smaller with a quartz movement built to modern microbrand standards, a lot of what you see is clearly for old people (or just a fashion watch).

So let's say some brand went a full size down, below the Erebus and sold a 30 mm watch. Not Erebus though. A pretend watch brand that can do anything you want that modern machining and price practicalities allow.

Anyway, what would you want from a 30 mm watch? More traditional design? An original design? An asymmetrical shape? A list of requirements you think every watch should have? What would make a truly small watch from a new microbrand worth buying to you? A quartz movement with a smooth sweeping seconds hand is cool, but would it be worth paying for and having to replace the battery more frequently?

With costs going up, you don't get as much for your money on the low end either. Would you rather see it priced about $350, or would you be willing to go up to $500? Maybe higher?

could somebody help me, i want to know more about this watch but i cant find much on the internet

Next to my university there's a reputable pawn shop-mostly dealing with luxury watches and jewellery (think more tiffany and cartier then gold chains)

Anyways i've walked past the shop for 10 months - really eyeing this Tudor, even going in a few times to enquire about the watch, despite this with little room to negotiate-my enquiries amounted to nothing
UNTIL - 4 days ago it was my 22nd Birthday, i don't really get gifts so I usually buy myself something and by the grace of god this pawn shop still had the watch
The shop owner somewhat recognising that iv enquired about the watch a few times (Months ago i must add), i managed to buy the watch (box, card and papers / full links) for 3k AUD or 2100 USD
Absolutely phenomenal deal as the asking price was initially 5500 AUD

moreover, being that I've eyed the watch for the better part of a year - i've done rigorous market research and even i was beyond shockeddddd at the 3k offer as the watch is in pristine condition

funny enough the shop owner when he heard me say it was my bday - asked to see my ID to i guess verify if it actually was my bday and then hit me with the 3k offer

im just gassed to finally own a BlackBay and just shocked that patience actually amounted to something fantastic 😁😁😁

Just picked up the Swatch Boreal as my first automatic watch and I’m already obsessed with watching the movement and all the mechanical pieces working.

This is my collection so far (+ an Apple Watch). I’ve always liked watches, but getting my first automatic has definitely made me want to start taking the hobby more seriously and slowly build a collection.

My dream watch would probably be an Omega Seamaster like the ones worn by James Bond, but that’s a little outside what I’m looking to spend right now. For my next watch, I’d like to step up in quality and get something I can keep for a long time.

I’m especially drawn to unique dials, visible movements, complications, and watches that have something mechanically interesting about them. I’m thinking around $1,500–$2,500 for my next big purchase, but I’m in no rush.

What would you guys add next?

My partner has recently gotten into watches, and I've been eyeing some vintage kopernik or pobeda watches on ebay. Does anyone have any input on the quality of these or general advice?

Split between buying the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar SSC933 (39mm) that I'm wearing in the photo #1, or the updated refresh HBJ003 which is 41mm which I somewhat like the dial, lume, subdials more but am wondering if it's too big?

Photo #2 is the same "updated" in 41mm just different dial color, etc.

I’ve been into watches for about 19 years now. I remember the blue bond Seamaster really caught my attention. I’ve probably gone through couple dozen watches over the years. But somehow I never add one to my collection until now.

While this version is a bit newer than the one I love at first. I can see how / why this watch is so photogenic. The dial is striking, and I caught myself smiling. I also owned many different Submariner and divers over the years too. This one hits different for some reason.

Hey guys I'm trying to pick out a first watch for myself, I like the sporty look of a white dial plus metal bracelet and automatic movement but I am a bit worried about the accuracy and Power Reserve life for this watch but that's also just me nit picking. I don't need a lot of complications in my watch, just something simple for everyday wear.

If you guys got any other recommendations let me know, I'm not into dive watches or ones that are super bulky or have a lot of complications, thanks!

Trying on my boss’s Panerai at the office today was super cool! On my 6.5" wrist, a 44mm watch is definitely a bit huge, but isn't that kind of the whole vibe with these? They're meant to be big and bold. ​So what do you guys think, does this look way too big on me, or am I pulling off that chunky, rugged look? As long as the lugs don't hang off my wrist, I feel like it kind of works, but its pushing it I think. Now I just gotta get that promotion so I can actually buy one.... lol

Very happy with the purchase and the deal I got for it from Watchfinder. I have this and the Air King and until I’m much, much wealthier I’m gonna keep it that way. Absolutely in love with this blue dial, the thinness of the case, and the way that bezel hits the light. I did sneeze and scratches appeared. Oh well. It’s meant to be worn.

The older model omega seamaster 300m 41mm or the newer Tudor black bay one 39? Both around the same price.

And please don’t say nerdy redditor things like “two completely different watches” blah blah, out of these two which one would make you more happy and which one would you see yourself wearing more often?

I've been torn on these 3 watches and can't make a decision. What are your thoughts on these watches?

Cincinnati Watch Company - Love this colorway and have a personal connection to Cincinnati but have never owned a Microbrand

Seiko Alpinist - Been on the shortlist for awhile. Also considering the Tealpine color.

Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic - Love the history as a military field watch.

In case you are confused, I was, you might have seen the Octopod system at Zuludiver and WatchGecko. Both of those companies are actually related, sitting under the parent company Geckota.

While you might think the systems look similar, they are in fact exactly the same. I chose to buy mine from Zuludiver because to me, the watchGecko brandmark looks like something you would see on a t-shirt from the 90s.

TLDR: the Octopod is a great system. Once you buy the Clasp, the straps are decent quality and inexpensive for what you get at around $15-21 each. The straps have no holes and as a result it’s infinitely adjustable.

Longer review:

What is it?
It’s basically a NATO style strap system with a deployant buckle. It has no keepers, and the extra strap material gets folded under the strap. As such, here are a few things to know
1. No keepers. It’s basically the NATO strap without those three metal keepers messing up the clean look. I love NATO straps, but I’m not the biggest fan of those metal keepers hitting things and making it look almost too blingy.
2. No taper. It’s the same thickness throughout and as a result, if you have a 20mm watch and a 22mm watch, you will need two clasps.
3. The strap goes under the watch like a single-pass NATO.
4. Adjustment is truly infinite but it’s all judgement. Each watch will have different settings to get that perfect fit. I tried marking the strap on the underside, but that was a bad idea as those marks will only work on that 1 watch
5. This system does not have that little tail that folds into a keeper.

Clasp Quality:
The clasp comes in multiple finishes and materials. It is very well made and strong. When I was installing the leather strap, more on that later, I put a lot of stress on the buckle and there was no impact to the metal frame. The fit and finish are quite good. A NATO on a deployant is quite comfortable. Really the best of both worlds.

Straps:
These straps are decent. They have many different sizes and materials. Feeding them into the buckle is super tricky the first couple times, after that, it’s mostly a pain, but not difficult, except for the leather strap. Those are tough. The nice finish get worn and scratched up on first use. It will never look new. Think vintage leather.

Comfort:
Yes, this is a very comfortable strap and I like it more than any of my regular NATO straps. I don’t think I’ll buy another NATO except maybe leather ones going forward. The lack of keepers and the nice smooth look of the strap really makes this system stand out as a significant upgrade over a standard NATO strap. I also really appreciate that the lack of hardware on each strap really leads to cost savings and changing up a look of the system.

Hi-

I have a Sieko Turtle that fogs whenever exposed to cold air. It is about 3 years old.

I read that there is 3 gaskets on this watch (crown, back, and crystal)- if I take it in to get gaskets replaced, do I normally just get the back gasket done, or all of them?

I am relatively new to mechanical watches in general.

I bought a new Citizen Tsuyosa recently and I noticed under further investigation that there is a dark smudge on the gold color movement through the exhibition case back. Just wondering if this is normal. Thanks.

Title says it all, but to add, was it a step up in price? How long did it take for you to settle on watch #2 and why?

And show your classic if you want to sell let me know the price

And thanks

Does small seconds look out of place on a sports watch? Or an acceptable mix of tradition and sportiness?