JoelBatista

Joel Batista
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Seiko Turtle - huge potential!

So, finally got my turtle dark manta. I absolutely love the case and the heft, not to mention the dial which is beautiful! Does not wear larger than m...
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Finally caved in...

I did not have a diver until now. Technically, I still don't, but one is on the way. I just don't care much for the style. I came across the Seiko Kin...
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Glycine Airman Purist

I would like to get one of these. There are not a lot of places to get them from. Perhaps easier to get it in Europe. Does anyone have this particular...
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Recent Comments

commented on Comfort Zone Watch ·

I just got my Turtle about a week ago and I am modding it soon precisely because it feels a bit chunkier than it needs to be. Coin edge bezel and I am also changing the insert. I posted about it recently. I am excited for the new look.

commented on Comfort Zone Watch ·

It's a beautiful watch. I would love one myself, but I have a hard time justifying the price when the Turtle gets me 1/2 way there. I keep an eye on eBay though...

commented on Lunar Pilot Meteorite ·

As a frugal person myself, I would go for the normal version, closer to the real thing.

commented on Show them 🐢 ·

Dark Manta

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commented on Seiko Turtle - huge potential! ·

That's a great point. That makes me think of the "Turtlish" Willard, also a great looking watch but the price is a bit too crazy, specially if it would come with the same bezel quirkiness...

commented on Seiko Turtle - huge potential! ·

It wouldn't be a Seiko, right? They should put a little more effort into getting it right. It's an awesome watch though. And the dial is gorgeous!

commented on Seiko Turtle - huge potential! ·

Ahah, indeed upside down. You know what I mean though. If in normal position, the triangle is close to 1 minute mark off when it clicks.

More posts

One more week about to start...

One more week in the work "trenches". Going back to my no frills, trusty Seiko. So simple and yet, I just love it!
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The Joneses...

I know we like to collect watches and eventually, it can/will become an addiction. Then, there is all the marketing and all the experts out there sayi...
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To sell or not to sell

Last year I signed up for the Studio Underd0g sale window alert. I wanted to buy their watermelon watch. I did. About half an hour later I thought I w...
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It all started June last year

It all started in June last year. I stumbled upon some YouTube videos on watches. I wanted an automatic watch but I did not want to spend much money....
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Seiko SSK015

Just bought the Seiko SSK015. Have not received it yet, but I am a bit surprised that no one is talking about it pretty much anywhere. Is my taste tha...
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Junghans

Any Junghans fans here? I bought a Meister Mega Small Seconds on eBay for $340 and it just won me over all my other watches. Don't get me wrong, I lov...
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Caseback Wonders

Beatiful... Quartz :) Junghans is proud of its circuitry
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