I love the crown position option... but was surprised you chose the 10 o'clock (being [I assume] right handed). What was your reason for that choice please, William?
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Got it! Thanks for the reply.
I also wear a watch below my wrist bone so the crown being at 10 seems more comfy as it does not poke my hand , some will argue it’s more difficult to set the time with it being there but I never adjust while wearing as it stresses the crown stem and all my current automatics run at +/- 5 SPD on average and I rotate weekly so the only time I move the crown is at the beginning of the week for the initial time and date setting
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I love the pattern of the face on your Grand Seiko. Hope to own a GS one of these days.
Tim
My girlfriend bought me a watch as sort of an anniversary/cheer me up gift and.....errr.......well.....I'm not sure about it.
I like Bulova and think they're good value for money and really like their Precisionist quartz movement as the sweep second hand gives the appearance of an automatic movement. That said the model she selected is a touch flamboyant for my tastes. She knew this when selecting the watch as she's trying to push me out of my previous fashion bubble and get some color into my overall appearance. Fair goal as my wardrobe is best described as gray scale. Other complaint is the watch is heavy, like 0.4lb heavy.
I like Bulova and think they're good value for money and really like their Precisionist quartz movement as the sweep second hand gives the appearance of an automatic movement. That said the model she selected is a touch flamboyant for my tastes. She knew this when selecting the watch as she's trying to push me out of my previous fashion bubble and get some color into my overall appearance. Fair goal as my wardrobe is best described as gray scale. Other complaint is the watch is heavy, like 0.4lb heavy.
You’re in a tough spot.
Good luck
Good luck
Antique Hoosier
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That Bulova is a cool watch and if you are under 40 I think you can pull off that look!
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Casio AMW-320C - The Arnie
For my first G-Shock today, the "Casioak". Rounds out the collection nicely.
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Very nice watch, looks almost like Christmas.
Is your watch a right-wrist/left-handed-person model, even though you are wearing it on the left wrist? Or maybe it is just a way to position the crown so that it is really out of the way.
I would not expect the watch to look very flashy on the wrist, though yellow is probably more visible than if the accent were red, blue, or green. I have watch with a similar color pattern except it uses red.
I am surprised to hear that it is that heavy on a rubber strap. You would mostly adjust to the weight after some time, but I also prefer lighter watches that are not felt on the wrist. Maybe you could get an all black rubber (Bonetto Cinturini) or silicon strap as a way to tone it down and make peace with your GF's watch selection. Good luck.
She did good. A little flash and dash now and then can be a welcome style touch. Lucky guy.
Moreover, there's a whole inexpensive universe of silicone and fabric sport watch straps that you can readily swap out and have a lot of fun with. Check out what Antique Hoosier does with that fine Longines of his.
Great mid-century modern watch. I can't tell: is yours gold or steel? Nice one, too. (FWIW, they all seem to show that degradation where the dial meets the case.)
You can save time (no pun intended) when resetting the date by turning the crown until the date changes, then immediately turning the hands anti-clockwise until about eight or nine o'clock, then going forward to a little after midnight again to advance the date. Rinse and repeat. It won't harm your watch.
Very nice watch, looks almost like Christmas.
Is your watch a right-wrist/left-handed-person model, even though you are wearing it on the left wrist? Or maybe it is just a way to position the crown so that it is really out of the way.
This maker offers the crown at the 10:00 or 4:00 o’clock positions, I’m honestly not sure what his decision was based on in doing so but my guess would be if the crown is at 10 you would wear it on your right hand and the 4 position would be you left, I chose the 10 position as it’s just different.
I cannot say enough good things about this maker, he seems genuinely concerned in giving someone the best bang for there buck with this watch as you get a super nice hand regulated time piece along with a polished steel bracelet and NATO strap along with a two year warranty for a super reasonable price and the Seiko NH35 movement is a workhorse and so far it’s been running at +/- 1 SPD so whoever they have regulating their pieces before going out the door is doing an excellent job.
I third the notion that the Bulova can easily be toned down/dressed up with a variety of straps. 24mm IIRC. Signed all black Bulova rubber straps can be had for 50 ish. Quality non OEM for 1/2 of that I would suspect in a Barton brand and then go from there.
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Leather and Sharkskin straps start at 15 and go as high as you want to spend with a sweet spot is probably 50-100 but I may be at the edge of my lane on that. Here is an interesting link. No affiliation.
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Besides, she caused you to like that movement so much you had to buy yourself a Lunar model...right?
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Leather and Sharkskin straps start at 15 and go as high as you want to spend with a sweet spot is probably 50-100 but I may be at the edge of my lane on that. Here is an interesting link. No affiliation.
Genuine Handmade Black Shark Leather Watch Strap 18, 20, 22, 24mm (Made in U.S.A) - https://www.etsy.com/listing/704812289/genuine-handmade-black-shark-leather?ga_order=price_asc&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=shark+watch+strap&ref=sr_gallery-1-29&frs=1
Besides, she caused you to like that movement so much you had to buy yourself a Lunar model...right?
Perhaps a little too flashy for working at home but I decided to go with my Citizen (Solar) Eco-Drive watch today.
Had not worn it for awhile (few months) so I let it sit in full sun for a bit. I was reminded of how nicely the tick marks and hands lume. Unfortunately, I have no place in my house where I can be in total darkness so this photo si the best I could get -
Tim
Had not worn it for awhile (few months) so I let it sit in full sun for a bit. I was reminded of how nicely the tick marks and hands lume. Unfortunately, I have no place in my house where I can be in total darkness so this photo si the best I could get -
Tim
Every day the knife changes but the watch remains the same.
