jhillyerd

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My second DIY watch

After trying #diywatchclub , I wanted to make use of the tools at least one more time, and thought I'd try sourcing my own parts.  And since I can't a...
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commented on VAER D7 Arctic Swiss Diver ·

I really like the way they flow the dome of crystal into the bezel, and the twisted lugs.  Was thinking about one of their GMT models in the future.

commented on Mixed Lume? ·

I love it on my RZE

Off the Cuff: RZE Endeavour – calibre321

(image credit: https://calibre321.com/2021/12/15/off-the-cuff-rze-endeavour/)

commented on Sinn 556i vs. Tudor BB 36? ·

I have both, and like them both.  The watch head on both are nice, but the Tudor is better finished.  The bracelet is much nicer on the Tudor.  Unfortunately the clasp on the Sinn is a rattling piece of garbage that doesn't belong on a $600 watch, let alone an $1,800 one.  The Tudor clasp is fantastic, although strangely long for the size of the watch.

I plan to keep both, but if I had to choose one it would be the Tudor.  I also have a bit of FOMO from not getting one of the tegimented Sinn models, if they make a 38mm one.

BTW, you are likely to get a SW200 in the Tudor now days.

commented on Thoughts on the Omega Speedmaster 38 Co-Axial ·

Do modern Reduced models still have the buttons offset from the crown?  I think that would bother me more than servicing costs.

That offset pushed me towards an Auto Date, but I was only looking at used models.  I'm not sure the Auto Date really scratches the same itch though, plus I have small hands and find the crown miniscule and painful to use.

commented on Feeling annoyed… ·

I don't know the circumstances, but you shouldn't fault someone that's owned a watch for a year or more on selling it.  Some couples get divorced faster than that.

commented on new Omega? ·

Looks like a PO w/ the date moved to 6 and male end-links.  Curious to see what else changes!

commented on a post ·

I thought pretty hard about buying one, but would prefer a smaller diameter, and hate the date window.  The lack of microadjust was the final nail in the coffin.  I really don't like the angular bezel on the Skyline either.

I ended up with a blue BB36.

More posts

Baltany: new white-dial 36mm dirty dozen automatic

I saw this pop up in an email from watchdives (not affiliated.)  I'm guessing it's very new as I don't see it listed on the actual Baltany website.  T...
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