Nicola
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First backpacking trip with Explorer II
Love sleeping outside with my Explorer II. By the way, Grand Seiko fan boys/girls, the mountains in the background are Hotaka mountains, which inspire...
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Dressing down a dress watch - more difficult with coloured dials?
Recently I asked you to vote on my next watch - between Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle with green dial and GMT Master II two-tone with Black/Choco...
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5.8999999999999 mm thickness🤣
To be called “Thin”, a watch definitely needs to be less than 5.9mm thick🤣 From Saxonia Thin description on ALS website.
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First scratches
Went hiking yesterday and got a few first scratches on bezel and bracelet of my Explorer II. While I bought it for hiking and backpacking and scratche...
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Which one would you add to the collection?
Having added Explorer II to my collection recently, I’ve started saving for the next. My youngest kid will be graduating from university next year and starting his career. I will have accomplished my...
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Hands on with Grand Seiko SLGW003
I've wanted a watch with dual impulse escapement, the innovation GS should talk more about, but they all have date at 3, which I don't want, especiall...
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My only "Keeper"
I've ditched the idea of "keeper" after parting with a few keepers to be. But this one is an exception. I bought it in 2000 to celebrate my promotion...
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Why is Polaris bracelet so comfortable?
I didn’t realize how comfortable Polaris bracelet is until I bought Explorer II a couple of weeks ago. Not that oyster bracelet isn’t comfortable. But...
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Try it on even if you don't like the details
That's what I learned from those two watches. I used to dismiss a watch before seeing/trying it in metal if I found a design detail I disliked on scre...
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