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How've you been adjusting to not having a date function? Has it been a non-issue since we've all got a phone in our pocket?
I love my Stowa flieger 36, and it was my first watch ~1k as well! It was between this and the Sinn 556a, but I liked the design of the Stowa more.
Congrats on the purchase. The BB 36 is also at the top of my list for “exit watch.” After you get some time with the BB36, I’d love to hear your thoughts on no longer having a date function.
As someone who uses the date function on my watch often, I love its utility, but do appreciate the aesthetic of a dial without it.
I always liked watches growing up. I got a $36 g shock from Costco as a gift from my parents in elementary school and thought it was so cool. It’s still going strong ~15 years later.
I stopped wearing watches until high school when an aunt got me a Coach quartz watch. It’s battery died within that year and I started wearing a Seiko solar diver my dad wasn’t wearing anymore. I got a compliment from a stranger for my “Seiko diver.”
I didn’t know what he meant my diver. I didn’t know about divers. I didn‘t even know mechanical watches were still a thing. I got home and looked them up. Sure enough I went down the rabbit hole of this hobby.
I got an Orient Curator as my first mechanical then a Seiko SARB 035. These carried me through undergrad. My Stowa Flieger 36 is carrying me through grad school.
I told myself I wouldn’t get another watch until I’m done and more financially set. That probably means no more watches for at least 5 years, which I’m ok with.
To the mechanic who complimented my Seiko diver… your kindness has cursed me.
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I won't be getting a watch for probably 5 years, but that's alright with me as I wait for a Black Bay 36 with MT5402 and T-Fit clasp or anything better that comes along.
I plan to get it regulated/serviced this year because it’s not keeping consistent time anymore, but still looks great to me lolol.