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salgud ·

The law of Diminishing Returns

#quality #valueformoney #sanmartin #tissot
From many comments I've frequently seen on various watch forums, it seems like people don't understand the Law of Diminishing Returns. Comments like b...
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QuietManClass ·

Hot Take: Quality and Price Don’t Equate

#rolex #omega #diver #price #quality
Went into my AD today to pick up my fiancées wedding ring. My AD says he wants to show me what someone dropped off today. He pulls this Starbucks out....
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antrimbuchite ·

Sick Seiko

#seiko #6r35 #spb131j1 #quality #repair
Just one more example- to join all the others- disappointed at an expensive Seiko watch with a SPB 131J1 and a 6R35 movement that is sick at heart. If...
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Dumont ·

Parmigiani Fleurier

#parmigianifleurier #quality #niche
Hello everyone. I wanted to ask in the Era of hype why are we missing out on quality and going after what's shiny ? Let's talk about PF, great watches...
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bikerbill ·

Straps

#straps #quality #leather #rubber #fabric
I'm getting so fed up with buying nice looking straps online, only to have them start falling apart after a few weeks use. Please recommend your choic...
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KairosChrono ·

Would you rather: Have 10-15 ($200-$500 each) pieces from decent reputable brands such as Seiko, Orient, Timex, Bulova, etc... Or 1 Luxury brand ($4-5k value) piece such as Rolex, Omega, Tudor, etc...???

#polls #rolex #seiko #quality #quantity
Nowadays, with more brands offering more "bang for your buck" with pieces priced at $500 or less, can the argument of "Quality over quantity" still be made when answering this poll question???
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PeterKotsa ·

Why does Seiko STILL have QC issues ?

#seiko #quality #seikodiver
Has anyone purchased a new Seiko lately? I cannot understand why Seiko is still churning out watches with defects like the one in this video. I was ho...
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matthewrivai ·

Do quartz watches last a lifetime?

#general #quality #movements
I know for a fact that mechanical watches do outlive their owners but what about quartz watches, do they have the same level of longevity?
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Metalguru68 ·

A sad day.....

#seiko #quality #value
Well I never thought I'd end up feeling this way, I started my watch journey with this brand and I definitely still love their vintage stuff. But sorr...
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antrimbuchite ·

Chinese Trash?

#chinesewatches #trending #quality #opinion #chinesemovment
I have few miles on the clock and remember a time when "made in Japan" was considered poor quality, cheap, and nasty. More recently I remember how Hyu...
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OldSnafu ·

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#seiko #general #mod #grandseiko #blackbay
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DigitalDivider ·

Just Got It This Weekend! My New Rangemaster!

#NWA #islander #general #collecting #microbrands
I just got this on Saturday. My new Rangemaster. I put it on a Barton saddle leather strap. Just not a fan of bracelets, but I think it looks really g...
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robbits ·

Seiko SRPH25 with custom leather strap

#black #seiko #srph25 #blackdial #flieger
This is my first automatic watch. I was drawn to its all-black finish, Milanese bracelet, and the black pilot watch dial. Picking up the dead watch, t...
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HookedinBern ·

Alpinist in the Alps

#seiko #alpinist #field #fieldwatch
Seiko Alpinist no. 3 (of 4 now) is on duty this weekend in the Italian Alps. Need to get s tropic strap for day time activities- then can swap for a D...
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robstacam ·

In the wild (not really)

#hamilton #general #pics
I didn’t wear it boarding, but still looks great with the backdrop.
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