KyleC93

Kyle
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Do I need to get my watch serviced? or my head?

Talk me down from my accuracy ledge... A few weeks ago, I finally came into possession of my (early) 30th birthday watch. It was brand new, unworn, so...
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Watch Club in the DC area?

Anyone know of a watch collecting/enthusiast group in the DC-metro area? I reached out to RedBarDC on instagram and never heard back. They haven't had...
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Too far down the rabbit hole?

"Am I too far down the rabbit hole on this? Probably. Is there confirmation bias at play? Definitely. But indulge me in my conspiracy cahoots." When I...
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Recent Comments

commented on SPB143 wrist shot ·

It looks like you have it on an after-market bracelet...aside from the roller coaster accuracy, the only other issue I have with the watch is its weight on the OEM bracelet. Is the difference noticeable on the aftermarket bracelet? 

commented on When a watch is amazing, but just too large for your wrist... ·

Genuine question: WHEN did you start feeling like this watch was too big for you? 

I ask because I've found myself asking these questions about watches I have, and watches I want to have, and it's mostly after reading about what numbers or dimensions are "important," or what watches I can "pull off." It's a feeling that creeps in when I look at watches on Instagram and wonder why I love them there, but hate them in the metal. It's a question I've found myself asking when I realized I've rarely seen a watch on someone's wrist that I didn't think was worth complimenting.

It's inevitable when we're all trying to determine whether something (that's rather pricey) might be worth purchasing, without having to purchase it first. Even Worn & Wound discussed how talking about watches and dimensions so algebraically really strips away the essential thing about liking any object--how it makes you feel. 

Does your Tissot feel good on? Certainly looks great in pics. Does a hoodie look "better" than a tailored suit? Well, that really depends on a multitude of factors...If you like it, I think that's all that matters and we could all try to focus on that a bit more than what "should" be "important."

commented on What do you think is the most overused word/description among watch enthusiasts? ·

Patina. Its just expensive and untreated damage... 

commented on Chrono? ·

Not all speedmasters are chronometers...

The OP's slip-up has lead to a lot of us being "triggered"haha

commented on Chrono? ·

*Chronograph, not chronometer:) https://monochrome-watches.com/difference-chronometer-and-chronograph-explained/

Also, just to be SUPER clear, this community can be SUPER pedantic. I definitely didn't intend it that way... I only intended to help add some clarity b/c you can get a chronograph that is ALSO a chronometer!

commented on I use to "Pause" movies to identify the watch the actor is wearing! ·

It's an Omega Speedmaster from the Mark II line

commented on Why Do You Avoid Vintage Watches? ·

I’m REALLY worried about researching a ton, and then paying even more, for a watch that turns out to be an inaccurate frankenwatch. 

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Analysis Paralysis (or how I learned to stop worrying and turned to WatchCrunch for guidance)

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Benefits of buying at a storefront/AD versus an app

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If only...

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What's a watch you wanted until you saw it in-person?

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Dream watch "second life"

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