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Suggestions: 38-40mm tool watch (non-diver)?

Hi all, I'm looking to add another watch to the collection, specifically a tool watch between 38 and 40mm in size. I have a lot of dive watches alread...
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Best small seconds complication watches

Hi fellow watch-fans.  I've always thought the small seconds complication looks very interesting on a watch, and was hoping to see some of your watche...
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The poor man's alternative of a grail - Longines Hydroconquest 39mm

When I first saw the Omega Seamaster Profession 300m in Titanium with Sedna (Rose) gold and Tantalum dial , I thought that would be the one that I cou...
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Recent Comments

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Maybe a vintage style diver?

commented on The fluidity factor or: The melting viscosity coefficient ·

For me it's any Seiko turtle. Somehow the shape and short lug to lug distance just makes it the most comfortable thing out there for me, despite its (relatively) large size. 

commented on Can anyone take the “crown” from Rolex ·

Yes

commented on I Love You, But I Have To Sell You.... ·

Sad to say, but I'm eventually also going to sell my BB58 Gilt due to the bracelet.  It's literally the only one of my watches where the bracelet is constantly trying to hurt me.  It has a propensity for pulling hair (WHY!!?  I can't seem to figure out what is different between it and my other watches' bracelets that it does this!).  A seemingly small issue but it's one of the small irritations that through the course of a day / week / month adds up to be a major annoyance.  And again, easily solved using different straps - but in the back of my mind, it's a nagging thing that I want to be able to wear this on bracelet too without issues...

commented on Fun but not fun Post - Post Apocalyptic World ·
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It would have to be my trusty Alpinist...

commented on If you had 6k to buy a watch for your 40s, what watch would it be? ·

I will have this one...

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commented on Orient Bambino - Is It Okay To Let Sit for 3 Months? ·

I agree with all of the above :)

More posts

Review: The Longines Legend Diver - A modern day legend

In 2014, when I got a promotion from work, I wanted to celebrate this special occasion with my first luxury watch.  I did not want to spend Rolex or O...

Longines L3.774.4.50.0

4.4 Avg. Score
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Help me choose my first two tone...

I'm considering a new two tone (to be the first two tone watch in my collection). I already have a few Seiko's and a Longines, so am a big fan of both brands. These two watches sit at about the same p...
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