brett2396

Brett
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Which interesting dress watch under $1000 would you pick?

Both are unique and great sizes for a small wrist (mine is 6.5 inches). Striking without being flashy. Don’t look like a boring round typical dress watch. Which do you prefer? To be used as a dedicate...
136 votes ·
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Glossy minimal black dial dress watch alternative to this Cartier Tank

Looking for something similar but more affordable. It can be as small as this Tank Large and up to 35mm. Movement can be any kind and price can be any...
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Have you ever downsized your collection monetarily?

This year I’m most likely downsizing, both in quantity and monetarily. I’m gravitating towards lighter and smaller watches lately. I’m finding my 2 me...
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Recent Comments

commented on How important are ‘box & papers’ for you. ·

It depends for me. If I intend on keeping it forever, it doesn’t matter as long as I buy from a reputable source.

commented on What’s your perfect three watch collection rule ? ·

I try to stay to 3 watches to keep from spending too much, having too many watches I don’t wear, having more lower quality watches instead of a few higher quality and just for my sanity.

My rules are Dress, Daily (more weekend/casual for me) and Beater.

I wear my beater most days for work, daily on the weekends and dress for special occasions or sometimes casually.

commented on Which interesting dress watch under $1000 would you pick? ·

Totally fair. But like most watches that aren’t on Ali, you are paying for the brand and its story. That means something.

commented on Which interesting dress watch under $1000 would you pick? ·

The watches I saw with the same movement on Ali are all 40mm which is way too big for my wrist.

commented on Which interesting dress watch under $1000 would you pick? ·

Those are fair points! I love the way the movement in the Baltic looks but the Lorier movement is still great and more reliable. So you own both? How do they compare on the wrist? Does one feel much bigger? Which makes more sense as a dress watch? The case of the Lorier seems more dressy.

commented on Which interesting dress watch under $1000 would you pick? ·

That makes sense! I like to wear my dress watches casually on different straps too so I don’t mind paying a bit more for one.

commented on Which interesting dress watch under $1000 would you pick? ·

Great watches but the smaller 38mm is still a bit big on my wrist. Also these two options are definitely a step up in quality.

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[SOTC] End of 2023 Update

Ending 2023 with a state of collection post, like everyone else! Black Bay 58 Going on 2 years now with this one. It was one of my grails and I still...
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Which dress watch out of these two?

Price aside, which do you prefer? Cartier Tank Must Large WSTA0041 or Grand Seiko SBGW231.
136 votes ·
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BB54 vs Explorer 114270

Which would you pair with a dress watch as an everyday piece? Throw in a GShock as a beater to complete a 3 watch collection. Using the 114270 as I prefer the look, light weight bracelet and price.
112 votes ·
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JLC MUT Reserve de Marche 37mm. Which dial color do you prefer?

I’m checking out some older 37mm JLC models and I like this one so far. Which dial color do you like more? To be used as a dedicated dress watch and sometimes worn casually. Bonus movement shot cause...
75 votes ·
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Which would you pick to pair with a Black Bay 58?

I’m deciding if I want to sell my BB36 and SBGW231 for an Explorer 114270. Price wise it’s only slightly more for the Explorer vs those two. I don’t dress up a ton and I think the Explorer works well...
243 votes ·
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Explorer face-off: 114270 vs 14270 (1996 birth year for me)

I’m looking to possibly save for my 30th birthday in a few years to buy an Explorer. I probably would wear it on straps as I’m not too crazy about bracelets. Which model would you go with? Birth year...
93 votes ·
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Another Random Poll: 38-39mm Dress Watch under $7k

Here’s another battle between some watches I’m looking at both around the same price. Which do you prefer? Which is better quality for the money? Add comments as well! JLC movement to compare with the...
86 votes ·
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