u/SoberObserver

The nitpicking first:

- crown is polished but nothing else is, stands out too much
- lume hands and indices are not matched; indices are properly white but the hands are somewhat green
- spring bars over fixed lugs was a good decision for strap people, but, I wish there were two holes each to place the strap closer to the watch head

Overall it’s a solid watch though. Well proportioned at 40 mm and titanium is machined very crisp!

Edit:
I read that even the original version of the watch has this issue because of the varying thickness of the lume applied. Additionally, the hands lack a reflective base, causing light to pass through while the thick indices sit directly on the dial. Seems more like a architectural challenge then QC.

It’s an AI render but it’s how I imagine wearing this little fellow once they release the 36 mm version

What you say?

I’d like to share a little but eye opening revelation I just had.

They say that “comparison is the thief of joy” and in this case it’s true as well but it totally helped me not make an impulse purchase of a watch I won’t wear that often anyways.

Was just about to purchase a WD EXD 40 mm in black but decided not to and instead get a Damasko DK30 one day or a homage if available. Two different watches so why did I let go of the WD? I mean it’s perfectly built after all. Credits to Watchdives here.

I compared two wrist pictures with both watches and the WD is just too busy compared to the German minimalist Damasko which has a vibe I simply prefer. Before the comparison I wasn’t able to put my finger on, why the WD did not feel “right” to me.

The lesson is to not impulse buy simply because I like most aspects of a watch but instead to be more critical and take a moment to compare it with something that might truly excite me, like, something with similar features as in this case both are tool watches with a black and white theme but only one of these is calling to me.

Won’t be buying anything for a while and just try to sell, reduce and get only what truly resonates.