The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread
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I’ve never messed with the watch threads because I stopped wearing watches when cell phones became more omnipresent. I’ve had my Nixon watches from 2000 up on the B&S thread a few times and was basically giving them away but lately I’ve been enjoying them. Now I’m looking at new watches again like that MoonSwatch. I think I’ll stay in the Less Intimidating Watch Thread though.
Here’s my 22 year old Nixon Super Hero SS. Going strong still…
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Congrats on the Sinn @seawolf !
I just picked up an h-link for my 556a.
Here's a photo of it (along with my '66 Canes):
Here's a photo of it on an OD green NATO:
This was my entry into automatic watches. I'm already thinking about my next one … Grand Seiko, Tudor, or a vintage Rolex
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@__Nicholas Holy smokes, that's a gorgeous watch. You really cannot beat the value that Siinn crams into their watches. Anti shock, anti magnetic, 200M water resistance, double sapphire crystal (front and back), regulated upgraded movement that's chronometer grade (although not actually certified as such, but mine is running +/-1 second per day), and hacking and hand winding. Those features alone would make any other watch well above my reach, but Sinn manages to get it done for a fairly reasonable price.
Also, I'm so glad you got the H-link bracelet. That thing is absolutely solid and gorgeous. It's so well built and tough as nails. One thing you might not know is that you need to lock-tite the little hex screws. It's in the manual, but since you just got your bracelet, I wanted to let you know. Congrats! Such a great piece!
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@seawolf Oh yeah I definitely used some blue loctite on those bolts before I sized the bracelet. I appreciate the heads up though!
It really is a great value for the price and I love the simplicity and legibility. Mine has been running at +3 seconds which I'm happy with.
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@Matt and I have been talking watches, and the conversation reminded me that I needed a new battery for my
G-shock GA-1000. Lucky for me, the watch shop reminded me I had one month left in my 5 year battery warranty so it was free. I also had them put the original grey band back on, which I had switched for black some time ago.
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That’s a behemoth. Thanks for all the info on G-shocks @jordanscollected I’m gonna do some product testing at the Macys sale tomorrow and hopefully come home with a bargain. 25% off “fashion” watches (10% off the higher end models) for anyone who’s interested.
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@seawolf Oh yeah I definitely used some blue loctite on those bolts before I sized the bracelet. I appreciate the heads up though!
It really is a great value for the price and I love the simplicity and legibility. Mine has been running at +3 seconds which I'm happy with.
Glad to hear it! It's insane how accurate they've made those movements. Mine runs pretty consistently at +1 sec per day which is just incredible for a watch in this price range.
A friend of mine has a Grand Seiko, and in the manual, it says that if it's running a little fast, you can leave it on your nightstand leaning on its crown, and if it's running slow lean it on the other side (I might have those mixed up, but that's the general idea).
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@Matt i have a g-shock with that negative display and they are hard to see. They look cool, but I’m torn on the practicality.
I also see you have four of the same watch (shape/style), so it must be one you’re drawn to. Out of those I like 5 and 6 the best and would have to see them in person before I complete a purchase.
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That’s interesting Dennis. I was drawn to the first two because I like the grey clear a little more than the clear clear but I can see what you’re saying about the difficulty in reading it. You’re right about the last three. If that came in the grey clear I’d go for it and the 4 is currently my #1 but 5 and 6 are cool with the phosphorescent details. They’re visible in the dark apparently and I like a little color.
And $75 for G-Shock is pretty solid so far as I can tell.
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Dumbass kitchen design led to my cracking my Garmin Fenix 6x Pro screen on a pointless extended bartop counter
That sucker has gotten me in the ribs numerous times too.Cost of out-of-warranty repair is not great. Watch still easily legible, just has a horizontal crack across the Gorilla glass. The options I'm considering:
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Ride it out and try to remember not to submerge the watch
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See if I can procure a replacement crystal and self-repair
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Pay Garmin to repair
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Get the new version
I am leaning towards option 1, then option 4.
I miss mechanical watches but the advantages of this watch and its tracking have been major and even made me some money at work through an incentive program
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1 and 5 @Matt
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1 and 5 @Matt
Interesting @steelworker
I really like the subtlety of size of the 2100 model but am leaning more towards the green than the blue. But blue is more “denimy.”
That model is called the CasiOak due to the bezel shape's similarity to Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak watches.
