ZenInk315

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Christopher Ward Bel Canto Review

"Ding!" — I glance down at the chime, realizing it's time to wrap up work for the day. After a year of waiting, my Bel Canto has arrived. (More accura...

Christopher Ward Bel Canto

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Grand Seiko SBGA415 “Winter”

Having considered a few Grand Seikos, I was attracted to this model’s severe faceted case and flat box Crystal with no bezel, balanced with the soft c...
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JaysAndKays strap for my GShock

I wanted to try another option from the slightly hair-pulling original resin strap my DW-5000U came with. Installation took some effort, but I like!
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Recent Comments

commented on Christopher Ward Bel Canto Review ·

Thanks!

commented on Christopher Ward Bel Canto Review ·

I think the light blue is cool too - you get color variance because of the texture of the metal dial. This video shows some of that: https://youtu.be/Jaj1oqUdx-I?si=NnjrvKGhoK36NMeq

commented on Strap Swap ·

I did a similar swap with a universal bracelet (bought for a Seiko Brightz Chrono) and a black leather band (bought for a Hamilton Khaki Field). Felt “wrong” until I swapped them.

commented on Christopher Ward Bel Canto Review ·

I may be writing off advance-purchasing as well, especially for another un-tested production like the Bel Canto. I also have an anOrdain on delivery, but that will be the last anOrdain. My attention span is too short, and tastes too fickle, to order something for 4-6 years in the future. I'll leave that to stronger wills.

And thanks — the Bel Canto is everything I was looking forward to, even with it's foibles.

commented on Help me understand your side. ·

Same - I’m an apartment dweller with a certain amount of space for everything, and I can’t have too much “overlapping” in a collection. Everything needs a good reason to not move onto someone who might value it more.

commented on ZenInk315's WRUW ·

Yeah, I spoke to a rep at WindUp and I think he said they’re booked until 2027?

commented on What is a watch brand that is super popular or common that you don’t own? ·

I tried the Tudor Black Bay 58, and though it IS a great watch, I had to sell it because it didn’t feel right for me. Something about the gilt, I think.