flythk

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Recent posts

Tropical Vacation Watch showdown!

Which watch or watch/strap combination do you think wins my informal competition for affordable vacation watch?
59 votes ·
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Sub-Collection: Ana-Digi

I’ve always liked Ana-digi watches as they are a great way to integrate additional functionality. The Aerospace is a classic and has been around for a...
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Watchmaker’s Workbench DIY

Let’s build a watchmaker’s workbench! I built mine to be 60’’ wide, 25’’ deep, and 38.5’’ high. Any of these measurements can easily be customized dur...
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Recent Comments

commented on My first Oris ·

Early Oris are the best…

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commented on True GMT! Couldn't resist! ·

Very nice! Nodus’ quality, especially their bracelets and micro adjustment clasps, are hard to beat anywhere near their price point. And these look like a really well rounded design. Enjoy yours!

commented on flythk's WRUW ·

Thank you! Agreed, JLC is the pinnacle of value for me; I simply can’t see paying for more like Patek or VC when you get it all right here.

commented on What is your favorite watch release since 2020? ·

100% agree with your pick. The Polaris Chrono in the gray colorway may just be the best Chrono, period. Perfectly balanced dial and a class above the usual Daytona/Chronomaster/Speedy masses.

commented on [Help Me Decide] Santos Medium vs Zenith Chronomaster Sport ·

Definitely the Santos Medium. Such a classic and the perfect size for you. I don’t like the CMS, with its multi-colored and partially overlapping sub-dials and (imo) chunky and unrefined ceramic bezel. The Santos will age much more gracefully and is a lot more versatile as well.

commented on Do you have more than 3 watches from a single brand in your collection? ·

Let’s see… 5 GS, 5 Breitling, 8 Seiko, 3 Rado, 3 Orient, 4 Spinnaker, so, in a Word, yes.

commented on If you had a couple thousand dollars laying around... ·

Out of the choices presented, I would definitely go with the Oris Pointer date because it looks amazing and is a thin, refined case with a lovely bracelet. The North Flag is a highly capable watch but does absolutely nothing for me in the looks department. The Nomos is also good quality but I don’t like California dials enough to go for it; perhaps a Tangente/Tangomat would sway me to Nomos.

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Tonneau shape meets Tron: Makina Andras_I

I like unconditional case shapes, and this modern piece from a young brand based in the Philippines definitely fit the bill. Very nice execution in te...
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New Arrival: King Seiko LE SPB365

Adding to my collection of fantastic dials and finishing from the Seiko family. The King Seiko line is slept on, in my opinion. I know the movement is...
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Moonswatch tryout - failed.

I heard many times that every watch collector needs to own a Speedmaster at least once. Although Speedies never appealed to me, I decided to use the M...
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