I was for sure set on purchasing a Hamilton Khaki Field due to the positive reviews about them as a great starting point for an automatic watch. I also had my eye on the Oris BCPD but after seeing both in person the quality on the ORIS just seemed much more refined. I would love to have both watches but ended up choosing this one, I think it looks great.

What’s your favorite watch that only real watch nerds appreciate?

Let’s talk about the hidden gems (not the grails or hyped up releases lol) I'm talking about those quiet killers that fly completely under the radar to most people but when a fellow watch lover sees it, they know. Like the kind of piece that gets a quiet “Wait… is that the Omega Dynamic III?" (that weirdo racing dial from the '90s that Omega fans obsess over.)

Maybe it’s a vintage sleeper with a cult following or a microbrand that nailed the design without shouting about it. Could be a quirky movement, an obscure collab or just something with finishing so good it makes you double take under the right lighting. These are the watches you wear for you, not the 'gram.

Longines Legend Diver (No Date) was my pick to flex that "I hate date windows but love vintage vibes" energy. That clean ass dial and internal bezel is a pure class. No hype, just ‘oh shit, this guy gets it’ moments from real watch nerds 😂

Can’t wait to see what underrated heat you all are rocking. No basic Rolex bros! We want to see the weird shit that makes your watch nerd heart race!

For me, it would be the Grand Seiko SBGA467 because the black dial / stainless case and bracelet goes with any occasion, the Spring Drive movement seems to be the most accurate over time, and it has a power reserve and date complication which are both essential in my opinion.

What are your candidates for a “forever” GADA watch?

I can feel myself nearing the end of my watch collecting journey. I have tied up a lot of time, energy and money into this hobby. I’ve already started selling off pieces to consolidate. I have a fund started as kind of a one last hoorah “grail” piece. I love timeless designs and being able to wear pieces with most outfits. The second photo is my current collection that I am continuing to slim down. These 6 are what I have it narrowed down to. I’ve never owned a Rolex and my only Omega has been the Peter Blake. Would love to hear which you would choose as an addition to a small collection or as just a one watch collection if it comes to that in the end? Thank you in advance.

Help me choose my first Chronograph! I've kind of narrowed my list down to these 2. Assuming prices are the same, which would you pick?

I've been going back and forth. I've tried both on but having a hard time deciding. Love the Zenith for its unique 1/10th seconds, the retro vibes, and open case back.

The Omega on the other hand is iconic. Beautiful and slightly understated.

ps. Not my pictures!

Back in 2017, Seiko introduced a new addition to the Presage collection — a series of four watches, each featuring a hand-crafted enamel dial with elegant Roman numerals. Among them was the Seiko SARX049 (also known as SPB047), a clean three-hander that debuted at Baselworld. It draws inspiration from Seiko’s earliest timepieces while showcasing the art of traditional Japanese enamelling.

The standout feature of the SARX049 is undoubtedly its enamel dial, created by master craftsman Mitsuru Yokozawa and his team at Seiko’s headquarters in Japan. The glossy white enamel, contrasted beautifully by crisp black Roman numerals and lettering, offers excellent legibility in daylight and a level of refinement typically seen in much higher-end watches. It’s a fine example of Japanese craftsmanship, holding its own against Swiss counterparts in the same category.

The watch measures 40.5mm in diameter, 47.6mm lug-to-lug, with a thickness of 12.4mm and a 20mm lug width. It runs on the in-house 6R15 automatic movement with 23 jewels, beating at 21,600vph and offering a 50-hour power reserve. Accuracy is rated at -15/+25 seconds per day. A sapphire crystal protects the dial, and water resistance is rated at 100 meters, making it practical for everyday wear in any weather.

My sub200 I've been wearing daily for 6 years it's well and truly bashed and beaten but keeps on ticking. Today being used to time water pulses and coal rounds on a Victorian boiler I'm running. I keep going to try on other watches specifically been looking at blackbays especially the 54 but I'd miss the date window and I find this far comfier than the larger models so can't justify the cost.

Ironically enough, mine is a diver watch, my Omega Seamaster 200m from the 80s at 9.5mm. Thinner than my Omega Genève which is a little “dressier” and 11.5mm.

My more modern autos are in the 12.5-14mm range.

If I want something really thin, I’ll wear a quartz or one of my manual wind watches.

But I’d never really considered watch height or thickness when I was younger and lived in the South (and seldom wore long sleeves).

Living in a place with actual seasons now and being older and needing to dress up more for work and whatnot, the height of my watches, while not a primary consideration, has been something I pay more attention to.

So what’s your thinnest automatic watch (or just thinnest watch) and how much do you pay attention to these things?

While I usually enjoy wearing the H. Moser & Cie Blue Lagoon on nylon straps, this Hirsch Paul is an excellent alternative—especially for summer. The alligator-embossed leather pairs perfectly with the dial’s elegance, while the rubber lining from Hirsch’s Performance series keeps things supremely comfortable and fully ready for summer. Sweat-proof, water-resistant, and elegant all at once. A strap that looks dressy but wears like a sports band? Yes! A great option when you want something dressier than a NATO but still built for the heat.

Hello Y’all

I’m currently looking at these 5, and would love to hear people’s opinions. Historically I’ve always wanted a Grand Seiko but also wasn’t super into watches, so maybe not the best metric. I want it to be a GADA watch that can be dressed up or down. Something that is quality and a bit special but not overly flashy. I’m a minimalist and nomadic atm so looking for a 1 watch collection for now. I picked up a Seiko Cocktail Time this week but it’s a bit too dressy for me so I’m going to resell it. I love white dials in isolation but I’m pretty pale so a black dial might look better on wrist.

Citizen Chronomaster— plain white/black hand crafted washi dials. Perpetual calendar. Ecodrive, 10yrs before capacitor change. +/- 5spy ~$2300 new. Concerns about black dial getting sun bleached.

Seiko - Urushi / Porcelain hand crafted dials. Automatic. ~$800 used. I like the older design vs the new versions.

Grand Seiko Snowflake - quarts, 3yr battery, +/- 5spy. iirc ~$3200 new.

Please feel free to share any thoughts and thanks in advance if I borrowed one of your photos.

Cheers!

Which one should i choose pls. I know both are very versatile watch and honestly I’ve had my eyes set on the lacquered black omega but i heard that it’s like a scratch magnet and it scratches very easily? If so i would rather choose a rolex explorer. But enlighten me pls and share what you think? And is the AT doable or it scratches too easily and isn’t worth it.

These are my current collection. Left to right: Chopard LUC XPS Ultra thin GO senator excellence IWC big pilot 43 Timex X Todd Synder Marlin Zenith Ultra elite thin Charles Vermot Edition I think my collection are fine but I don’t have a holy grail yet. Saving my money to buy the holy grail in next 10 years.

This unique watch stole the show for me. I know it’s kind of controversial to like open heart watches, but I come from an engineering background so I absolutely love open heart watches. This unique watch however takes open heart watches a step further, and has a flying balance wheel, something you normally don’t see for less than tens of thousands of dollars. Paired with what I think is a beautiful dial and double domed sapphire crystal, this watch has quickly become a favorite on my wrist. Watch- Shanghai Qiongjing of the Metropolitan series Caliber Shanghai F28

THE ORIGINAL Turtle from SEIKO ...The 6309 divers come in two case variations: an earlier “cushion-cased” variant produced from 1976 to 1988 and a later “slimed-down case” variant produced from 1982 to 1988.Production of the first generation continued after the second (slim turtle) generation was introduced, and overlapped the second generation models, though in reduced number.

The second generation of 6309’s abandoned the cushion style case in favor of a revised round “slimed-down” case-style, which continues to be used almost unchanged by Seiko’s basic line of divers to this day. Other than the case, there are not many differences between the two generations of 6309’s. Besides the case, the only other differences worth noting were in the style of the dial.

I spent a few days in Geneva for watches and wonders and had the pleasure to see some really amazing watches and hang out with the people behind them. I really enjoy the gatherings because the people making the watches add so much life to the watch when they explain how it’s made. Their passion pours through and it’s infectious. I feel so lucky to have made such cool friends with the guys that keeping the art of hand made watchmaking alive.

Thank you to all the indies for allowing me to test drive these beautiful watches

Following up with a recent post, I recently inherited my grandfather's Omega Seamaster that had previously been missing since he passed 8 years ago. Went ahead with getting it serviced, cleaned, and the strap changed by a local watchmaker. Really happy with how it turned out!

1 - Before 2 - After 3 - After/new strap

I was pretty exited to wear this watch but I had a bunch of friends immediately make fun of it for looking stupid. I thought it looked pretty good with what I was wearing but I’m not so sure anymore. This is a Boldr Safari Silverfox. What do you guys think?

Model NK5010-51L - First Citizen and first time trying to take watch photos

Just got my first automatic watch with the PRX this week and filled out my watch box. Figured I’d share my collection so far as someone collecting on a shoestring budget. I think I’ll probably be looking to replace the Edifice on the far right, since my PRX fills basically the same role, but ‘better’. Maybe a chronograph?

Do you use your chronograph regularly? If so, what activities do your perform with it?

I use my 1/10th Zenith El Primero Chronomaster to: - see how long my toddlers will last in a grocery store - see how long a drive from A to B will take - entertain my daughters by watching the 1/10th marker spin wildly as they trigger it

Drop the facade and let us know what you REALLY time with your Speedmaster Pros, Daytonas, and the like 😅

I’m hoping somebody can help me identify this watch from my grandmother and tell me how I could possibly get it open

Is there a material you like to put all or most of your watches on? Maybe you only wear leather for formal occasions. Maybe you are always an OEM bracelet guy. Maybe every watch you own gets put on a fabric strap.

For me, my three everyday watches go on Perlons, and for formal events the GQ gets shell cordovan. My ideal everyday watch is light, breathable, and the strap doesn’t care if it gets wet.

For the past few months I’ve been doing a deep-dive into the world of watches, looking at a ton of different models from a ridiculous number of brands. For nearly a decade I’ve been an Apple Watch guy, and while I still plan on wearing that for more casual wear I found myself wanting something different. Long story short, the Seiko Prospex line caught my eye and after originally deciding on the SPB383, I discovered this JDM exclusive model with a brilliantly subtle gray-blue dial that is just gorgeous. Super pleased with my purchase, but I already feel the itch to get more. 😮‍💨

Stopped in at a monkey interaction place while in port at the Dominican Republic. It seemed ethical enough, so we went in and had a blast hanging out, being climbed on and feeding some cheeky simians. My wife captured this one. He's just holding on while he snacks, rather than trying to take my watch, but I thought it was a cool shot.