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Similar story with the audio IEM market, Chinese companies produce some of the best gear out there and for a fraction of the made in USA equivalents. They also produce turds though, which somewhat colours their image.
Wasn't 1 particular watch, I got my first mechanical at 5 when I started school and have worn a watch every day since. They just got more expensive in the subsequent 40-50 years.
Yup, the older I get the more I find myself reaching for a quartz. Full circle really, as a little kid in the 70's we all lusted after quartz 🙂
Hardlex/mineral is ok, but I've scratched loads over the decades. Sapphire is dirt cheap now, so I always just pop that in when I change crystals, if I can find a suitable one ofc. I've yet to chip or shatter sapphire, probably happen now I've said it though 😁
I've had a few field types over the years, this Citizen Ray Mears is about the only one I return to though. If it was good enough for him, it's good enough for me 😁
Your Datejust is more of a diver than the SSK, as it actually has a screw down crown 😁 But i know what you mean, I'm still very fond of my SSK too. The bracelet is much better than the jangly nonsense on the old SKX models the case comes from, and the bezel insert is infinitely better too. Good value overall.
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