wsjp007

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A MythBusting Guide To Water Resistance

Tired of being confused about how water resistance works with watches? Tired of diving down the rabbit hole to find answers, only to receive contradic...
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The Black Explorer II Needs More Love!

Yes, I know the title is kind of silly....Rolex gets plenty of love already. But when it comes to the Explorer II, the Polar seems to get all of the a...
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Taking Wrist Shots In The Car Wash

I go to one of those fancy-schmancy car washes that has all of the colorful flashing lights and what not. So I thought, why not snap a couple pics and...
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Recent Comments

commented on Which one to pick? ·

I pondered this exact same question, here's my post from about a year ago to add even more info and/or confusion to your decision lol:

https://www.watchcrunch.com/wsjp007/posts/omega-railmaster-vs-tudor-ranger-30061

Ultimately, I ended up purchasing neither and opted for a Sinn U50 instead. No regrets, although you cannot go wrong with any of these options. I still have a bit of a longing for the railmaster if I'm honest.

commented on HOT or NOT? Omega Speedmaster Professional “Daniel Craig” Steel on Steel 🔥🎯—- If you own a white dial Omega or a Panda, post your wrist shot! Don’t be shy!!! ·

I'm a big Craig fan in terms of Bond and in general....but he needs to fire the barber that gave him that haircut 😂 LOVE the watch, probably more so than the black speedy for me personally.

commented on wsjp007's WRUW ·

Thanks! This is a Seiko I've always felt has flown under the radar. It's the SPB185 also known as the "marine master reduced," or "MM200 reduced." It's basically a slightly smaller version of the Marine Master 300M line. To my knowledge this particular model is only offered in black w/steel bezel and dark blue w/black bezel, and is possibly discontinued at this point. Not sure why these didn't gain more traction in the watch community - great movement, great finishing, quality stock bracelet, and goldilocks in terms of sizing. It's a hidden gem if you ask me!

commented on wsjp007's WRUW ·

Appreciate it! I purchased this on Strapcode and it really bumped up the look and feel of the watch significantly. Here's the link: https://www.strapcode.com/collections/kamasu/products/strapcode-watch-bands-metal-ss-bcl20-bps125

commented on The Leftfield Choice ·

Came here to make this exact point! In-house movement doesn't always equal "better." Plus, my understanding is Breitling (and many other brands within this tier) does their own regulating/finishing so it's not as if they're sticking in a movement straight out of the box.

commented on (Help) Automatic water resistant watch ·

Thanks for the mention! I have it pinned on my profile for anyone interested.

commented on I´ve been gradually changing my view on watch collecting... ·

I am just now getting to this state of mind as well. I own 2 watches that were above $3,000 and they are awesome, no doubt, but the rest of my collection (generally under $1,000) gives me just as much joy and it helped me to realize that bigger price tag does not necessarily equal more satisfaction.

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New Seiko 5 GMTs!

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Is the Chopard Alpine Eagle the Natural Predator to the IWC Ingenieur?

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Arabic, Roman, and Non Numeric Indices - ELIMINATE 1

As three of the most common ways to display hour markings on a watch, I am curious to know which style you would miss the least if you had to eliminate one. For purposes of simplicity, the Arabic opti...
143 votes ·
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Are You A Flipper Or A Hoarder?

Do you typically hold on to most, if not all your watch purchases? Or, are you quick to move on from watches if you don't fall in love with them or if you're looking to fundraise for something pricier...
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What's The Biggest Gap In Your Collection?

By gap, this could mean a type of watch that you either own none of or is underrepresented in your collection. I could only include up to 4 options in the poll, so I realize there are other styles out...
434 votes ·
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Bezel Battle - Ceramic Vs. Aluminum Vs. Steel

What's your preference, ceramic or aluminum bezel insert? I'll throw in a wildcard third option - steel bezels! As an owner of all three varieties, I see the merits and downsides of each. Aluminum is...
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