u/Jezzrichjames

Hello everyone, I’ve just attended the Windup Watch event where they’ve partnered with Long Island Watch and heir new model is really cool. This model has a great Jubilee bracelet, solid construction, and an incredibly bold design with fantastic lume. Even though it’s not exactly my taste, they’ve done a fantastic job with the overall fit and finish.

I also wanted to add that everyone that I’ve interacted with from the LIW team are incredibly approachable and knowledgeable, and they’ve fielded every question I could think of, from whether they’ll plan to carry San Martin in the future (they won’t) to also whether the Seiko SNR is a good medium for a diver with a Spring Drive movement.

Hey everyone, I’ve been collecting Casio watches for years, and I finally got my first automatic Casio. It’s mostly made of forged carbon, and I’m incredibly impressed. After wearing it for 24 hours, it only drifted around three seconds throughout the day. It’s beautifully finished, has an intriguing design, and has been an amazing conversation starter with my coworkers, who usually collect Seiko watches. I’m curious about the experiences people have had with the EFK automatic series, and other carbon watches like the Tissot PRX in carbon. All my other watches are on metal bracelets with full stainless steel housings, so I’m curious if there’s a meaningful difference in having carbon as a material for the case.

I recently got my first Casio Edifice Automatic watch, and I’m thoroughly impressed by its exceptional fit and finish. I’m currently thinking about purchasing other carbon watches, such as the Tissot PRX in carbon, and I’d like to know if anyone else has any experience with this model or other carbon watches.

Hello everyone, I’m new to this subreddit; I’ve been thinking about going on the VC journey and eventually acquiring a Historiques 222 in stainless steel. Yesterday, I got to try on the gold version of this watch, since they didn’t have the stainless steel version on hand, and it was amazing. I’m curious to know everyone’s experience with the number of pieces they had to purchase before receiving the allocation.

Hey everyone, I just reached out to Andiot to inquire about ordering some VSF parts and received this WhatsApp message explaining that we can now preorder from VSF without having to pay before receiving QC photos. I guess this is their solution to the backlog of orders VSF currently has.

Today, I finally visited My A.D. to try out the new Longines Hydroconquest. To be honest, I was quite disappointed given the hype surrounding the watch. Compared to my 126610 Submariner, it feels less substantial. It features a pin and collar bracelet link system, a rattler bracelet, and a bezel that resembles a San Martin more than a Rolex. Don’t get me wrong, this watch is fantastic at its price point, but it falls short of 95% of a Submariner.

Honestly, I believe most people should consider getting a Tudor Black Bay or Pellagos if they can save up a bit more money. Both are now below MSRP, address all the issues I’ve mentioned, have COSC or METAS certification, and feel far more substantial and refined. I guess this is what happens when I rely on social media watch recommendations.