The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread
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Hodinkee makes a big deal out of them, what do you think about the Mercí watches?
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Oh, yes they are an authorized dealer for Merci. But this watch I did not buy from them.
Overall, the design is great and the dial is clean & easy to read. (The only positive things that I can think of haha.)
The price is quite expensive (in my opinion).
At this price point, you might get a better option like Hamilton khaki mechanical.
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Thank you for your thoughts. I almost bought one a year ago but it’s very similar to a Seiko Spirit that I own so I passed on it. Their “Grand Pa” model is intriguing but I think you’re right about there being better alternatives for the money.
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My ~5 year old Sinn 556A just back from it's first service with newly added H-link bracelet.
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Posting here vs the real watch thread as I know it’s nothing special, but new to me Coros Apex. Got it slightly used for a good price off Facebook marketplace. GPS running watches are so confusing. There definitely is no “best” one.
Though it checked a lot of my boxes, I probably wouldn’t have purchased at full retail as I can get a discount on Suunto and maybe some others, which put more expensive watches in the price range I was looking at. Only used it to track my walk with baby today so far, won’t get to track a trail run until the weekend. We’ll see how it does!
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For some time, I've been enamored with the Rolex ref. 1655. For a number of reasons, it's highly unlikely I'll ever own one. So, I opted for an economical alternative. Yes, it can be thought an homage. But, at $550, it's roughly 3% the cost of a beat up 1655, and I can bang it daily, without concern for it's well-being…..
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I like the metal G-Shocks, particularly the titanium ones. Unfortunately those are probably vintage Hamilton priced!
Some models are growing on me. I like the design of the above, however it is a bit cheaty. The actual body that holds the face and mechanism is resin, then there is the steel casing you see and a steel plate on the underside. It retails at 200USD in Norway however so for an aesthetically pleasing starter watch it fits the bill.
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My understanding of g-shock technology is that even the metal ones are always built with a resin core. That’s why they’re so shock proof.
I love my g-shocks. Haven’t been wearing a watch whilst staying home all the time, but they’re great.
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My understanding of g-shock technology is that even the metal ones are always built with a resin core. That’s why they’re so shock proof.
I love my g-shocks. Haven’t been wearing a watch whilst staying home all the time, but they’re great.
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There are G Shocks that have a full metal construction like the GW-5000-1FJ & the pricier GW-5000D-1. I have the former and although it looks like a resin model it has a full steel case complete with a screw back. It feels different from a fully resin Casio in that it’s heavier and the strap material feels a little lighter and silkier. I wear mine quite a lot especially while traveling.
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Very cool!
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I love this model, nice score Giles!
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Found this Seiko Arnold reissue in Nashville for CHEAP over the weekend and it’s great! I always want to wear my original but I worry about killing it on accident. This one should be more than capable.
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Any of you own both the G-SHOCK GMW-B5000G-1JF and the GW-5000-1JF? I'm trying to decide between the two. Or, those of you that own one or the other, any irritations with the watch?
I like the bigger buttons on the GMW and I think that the bluetooth could come in handy (I heard you can press a button on your watch to help locate your phone). The GW has a battery indicator on the front display, which is practical, and it's about $100 cheaper.
Not buying just yet, just researching. Maybe December or January.
