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BB54 vs. RANGER? (Continuing Compulsive Collecting)
Hello! TLDR: All things being equal - do you pick the Black Bay 54 or the Ranger? More involved, borderline neurotic explanation: I have a Ranger, I l...
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Legibility And Comfort (With “Mistakes”)
I’ll tell you something funny. I did a lot, A LOT of research trying to find “the perfect” watch for the diver slot in my collection. And, I am happy...
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Ranger vs. Explorer (A battle that exists in my mind only)
Short Version: Keep the Ranger or upgrade to a Explorer 114270? Long-winded version : Hello fellow over-thinkers. It’s ya boy again, here with another...
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Well... yes. But it's fun to talk about this stuff and I like getting perspective from voices that don't live in my head. 🙂
It's true - all three options are tremendous (and I think basically the same movement) I'll give the Pelagos 39 another look. I guess it really comes down to do I want my diver to be more petite + elegant or tooly and rugged (which, as I'm typing it, seems like an obvious answer for the latter.) Agh, the agony of privilege!
Seiko has a bunch!
https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/seiko-tank-homage-sup800-sup250/
I like that about it actually! The BB58 is TOO guilt for me, but the 54 having a silver bezel makes the gilt on the dial more of an accent than a whole THING.
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Netflix RIPLEY Rolex cameo
Caught a fun character choice in Netflix's "Ripley." After a... misadventure on a boat, Tom makes sure to keep an eye of his good friend Dickie's belo...
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What’s The Story Here? (Collecting, Submariners, And “Alternatives”)
I was watching a video debating the age old (for whatever reason) question of “What Would James Bond REALLY Wear” and the speaker had good point: The...
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Out With The Old...
In the interest of science, here are some pics of my 1972 Cevert / Pogue 6139 Speedtimer next to my newly acquired SBDL085 (JDM version of the SSC813...
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Explorer’s heart (Faux Patina And The Commodification Of Experience)
So here’s a new thing that’s rattling around in my poor, overthinking brain… I don’t know if I can enjoy faux patina anymore. It’s shame, because it’s...
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Okay...
Your loved ones had their shot. Now what are you getting yourself for Christmas?
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Favorite Quartz (Quality, not "Luxury") ~36mm GADA?
A big hole in my knowledge of what's out there is analog quartz. When you first start collecting I think the "common knowledge" is that Quartz = Bad,...
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