jay82420

Jay

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Worth the upgrade to the GW5000U?

I've heard from many enthusiasts that the GW5000U (the JDM square g with upgrade module/steel core and premium build) is the definitive version of the...

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jay82420

1 day ago

Need help deciding on my first (and possibly only) purchase of 2024

Last year I bought and sold alot of pieces to refine my collection. In total I sold 2 watches and added 3, my collection at the moment is one I'm content with So for 2024 I told myself that I can only...

Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Spider 38mm

Christopher Ward Sealander 36mm

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3 months ago

King Seiko SPB285, my last purchase of 2023

Wanted to share my last purchase of the year. 2023 was a year of triumphs and great challenges for me and I wanted to mark the end of the year with so...

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commented on Which watch on a deserted island adventure for 4 days? · 1 day ago

Willard, the omega and 62mas are too pricy to take out on a wilderness trip. The other watch I've never heard of so I can't speak on it

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commented on The Citizen that sounds like a painkiller... · 1 day ago

Excellent job! Looks phenomenal

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commented on Birthday Surprise: Seiko Alpinist Glacier and Uncle Straps Bracelet · 1 day ago

I wear mine on an Uncle president but I really dig the look of the BOR

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commented on Playing with the light at the traffic stop · 1 day ago

That dial is nuts. Also love the diagonal pattern on the 12 o'clock indice, very nice

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commented on Do you have more than 3 watches from a single brand in your collection? · 2 days ago

Seiko but not because I'm a fanboy, Seiko just has a really diverse catalog it's hard to only have one.

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commented on Oris Moonphase Pointer Date · 2 days ago

What a stunner! So many options out there it's incredible that people tend to gravitate toward the big names and overlook gems like this one.

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commented on How Good Is the Finishing on a Chronomaster? · 2 days ago

Dauphine hands and stick indices is hardly a homage. That term is thrown around far too often.

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3 months ago

Marathon MSAR 36mm

A highly capable MIL-spec watch for smaller wrists

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jay82420

4 months ago

Favorite aquisition(s) of 2023?

Well folks, 2023 is coming to a close in a few weeks, and I know most of our collections have gone through plenty changes this year. For me, it's grow...

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jay82420

4 months ago

SACM150 a little Grand Seiko at Seiko prices

Just picked up this amazing little JDM Seiko Dolce off eBay for just a little over $300 CAD. I think this piece is well representative of the value Se...

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jay82420

4 months ago

SARB017 on a president

My SARB017 in my favorite configuration. The green and gold are surprisingly versatile on a multitude of straps but I always find myself coming back t...

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4 months ago

Khaki Pilot Pioneer in all its glory

Sometimes watches have that X factor about them that you can't quite put your finger on, but the moment you put it on you can feel it. It's that chara...

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5 months ago

Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer on a vintage strap

This is undoubtedly my favorite recent release from Hamilton. I know many will harp on the mineral crystal, but after owning and selling the khaki fie...

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6 months ago

Seiko SRPE Salmon mod

I posted this watch lightly modded a few months back. I enjoyed the process of customizing a piece to make it my own but I still found myself not givi...