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Pulled my old Konica FS-1 out after more than 10 years gathering dust, threw in some Fuji 400 and somehow the thing fired right back up.

I ran a test roll through it before an upcoming trip and of course a few shots had to be of the wrist. Really happy with how they came out, there’s something about the grain and slightly imperfect exposure of film that works so well with mechanical watches.

Shot on a Konica FS-1 with a Hexanon AR 52mm f/1.8 and Fujifilm 400.

A. Fuente Gran Reserva, Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask, and a vintage two-tone Tudor 75205 Prince while I wait for Garcia v Benn to start. Not a bad way to spend a Saturday night!

I’m looking at buying my first Rolex and have narrowed it down to two: the Explorer II Polar and the Submariner.

I’m pretty active, so whichever I choose needs to be something that can handle swimming, the outdoors, travel and generally getting knocked about without having to baby it.

I currently have a Tudor Black Bay Pro, and the GMT function is useful to me as I live overseas, away from home. If I went with the Explorer II, I’d move on my BB Pro to help fund it. I love the Polar dial and it feels like the natural step up from the Tudor.

On the other hand, I’ve always wanted a Submariner. It’s the classic Rolex tool watch, and I have a feeling it’s inevitable that I’ll own one eventually. The only thing giving me pause is that I already have a black-dial sports watch in my Speedmaster Professional, so the Polar would add something quite different to the collection.

Given the situation, which are you choosing as your first Rolex, Explorer II Polar or Submariner? And for those who’ve owned both, which one gets more wrist time?

Paired a Trinidad with a MaCallan A Night on Earth in Jerez to celebrate some good news on holiday in Portugal. What better way to celebrate than with the Speedy and a cigar!

You know the drill, swore I was done, love the collection… but starting to think about changing something. What would you change, and to what?

Collection left to right:

•Tudor Prince oyster-date 1984 34mm: gold linen dial, 18k gold bezel, Rolex oyster case, Forstner Komfit bracelet

•Tudor Black Bay Pro 2024 39mm

•Omega Speedmaster Professional 2013 42mm, Ref. 3570.50 cal 1861, Uncle Straps US1479 bracelet

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Picked up an Uncle Straps US1479 bracelet for my Speedy Pro 3570.50 Cal. 1861. I couldn’t get the OEM bracelet to size correctly and it felt heavy. Initially I wasn’t sure whether to buy the Uncle Straps US1479 or the Forster Bullet - I went back and forth on YouTube reviews trying to decide. In the end, the Forstner Bullet was out of stock so my decision was made for me. I couldn’t be happier with the US1479 from Uncle, though. The links are smaller than the OEM so it moves better on the wrist, the back of them is also flat so it is much more comfortable to wear. The quality is top notch and the milled clasp feels premium. It’s not OEM premium, but for a fraction of the price it’s damn close. Figured I’d post this incase there are others in my position trying to make a decision…

Enjoying a H. Upmann, Speedy Pro and a glass of Primitivo this evening