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Just received it yesterday and am impressed. Got it with the titanium bracelet and it’s very nice. Adjusting size was relatively easy compared to other bracelets I’ve done.

Comfortable, looks great, runs great (so far). As I said in another post, I scratched a $7k itch with a $200 watch. I know it’s been said before but I’m really impressed with the value here. You get a lot for your money. Also came with a navy rubber strap which I’ll try at some point but really enjoying the bracelet for now.

Also a fan of the simple logo without a lot of busy lettering on the dial.

Also had good experience with CS as we had a short exchange via email. Shipping was relatively quick too.

Overall a good experience and beautiful watch.

Just put on the gold bracelet that came with my AV 86 Amalfi for the first time… I know it’s a bit much, but I love it.

After wearing an Apple Watch for a decade, I recently started getting an itch for a “dumb” analog watch. I haven’t worn them since cell phones became ubiquitous around the turn of the century.

I have a simple 2 watch collection that I’m pretty content with for now. I feel like this covers all bases and will let me feel out this new hobby. I’m planning to stop here for a while to make sure the interest sticks and I don’t phase out and go back to my Apple Watch before putting more money into it. The one other watch I may pick up is a solar g shock type watch as my doomsday SHTF watch. I also still use my AW for workouts and such.

Vaer DS2 quartz diver as my daily and AV86 1954 Amalfi mechanical as my dressier option. Not shown but I also have a black rubber strap for the diver and a gold bracelet for the Amalfi so can switch up the looks. I love the green silicone currently on it, feel like it dresses it down so I can wear it more casually too. The watches aren’t crazy high end but I really love them both.

I wear a gold ring and chain so am into gold accents for the watches.

Got a new watch a couple days ago. AV86 1954 Amalfi in gold/cream. Really like it so far. 36mm so not too dainty for a dress watch. It came on a brown alligator leather band which is nice, but I love it on this green silicone I added to my purchase. Also got the gold bracelet but I’m gonna save that for when I really dress up or special occasions. I feel the green silicone dresses it down a bit so I can wear it more casually.

I was debating between this and a Hamilton Boulton but felt this was the better value and also more unique.

Overall very pleased with first impressions!

I picked up my first new watch (that wasn’t an Apple Watch) in probably 30 years a few days ago.

I was born in the 80s and was into watches as a kid and wore them up through high school. Once cell phones became ubiquitous and I got my first Nokia I basically stopped wearing watches until my first Apple Watch. I’ve now been wearing the AW daily for the past decade, and have finally started to come back round full circle to traditional watches. I’ve been thinking of getting one for months and finally got one.

I was considering getting something higher tier like Omega but figured I’d better start small just in case it’s a phase and I wind up going back to my AW. Right now the plan is to basically just use the AW to track my workouts.

Anyway - I love my new watch. It’s a Vaer 39mm quartz diver. I love that it’s a micro brand and local to me (SoCal). Idk why but it appeals to me more than other big companies in the same price bracket (like Seiko, Casio etc). Feels a little unique and less commonplace.

Vaer says they used Omega and Rolex military divers as inspiration and I see it. Rolex in the dial and Omega in the case. While still having its own flair. This is probably why I love Vaer’s aesthetic so much more than other dive watches I was looking at.

*Bracelet is 3rd party not from Vaer. I wanted a two tone to go better with my gold necklace and wedding ring. It’s cheap but does the trick. I’m sure Vaer’s official ss bracelet is much nicer.

Visited their showroom a couple days ago and picked up this DS2 Diver Gilt 39mm quartz.
Very impressed so far, great heft and feel, beautiful, well priced.

I picked up a 3rd party two tone to complement the gilt and match my gold wedding ring.

Finally had an opportunity to stop into the store in Venice Beach. Didn’t have a lot of time because I had to go pick up my kid at preschool, but the sales person was super kind and helpful. Was originally planning to pick up a navy or black diver, but after I saw this in the store, I had to get it. Was listed as out of stock online, so I jumped on it.

Only been a minute, but first impressions are very good, beautiful watch.

Made a post recently about exchanging a recently purchased GS Mini for a Martin 000jr. Well I did it earlier today and am very content.

I do a lot of finger style playing and after comparing them in the store, and playing more at home, the wider nut and slightly longer neck of the Martin is really better suited for it. My notes ring out loud and clear. The all wood body, electronics, all upgrades. It cost a bit more but def feels like it was worth it.

The GS Mini is a great guitar, but for my personal tastes and playing, this is the couch guitar for me.

Also went out of my way to grab a Streetmaster finish. I already have a dreadnought spruce top so wanted something a little different. Love it.

Last note: while I wound up preferring the 000jr over the GS Mini, the included gig bag from Taylor was much nicer than the Martin.

Check out pics of my 17 year old Martin D16RGT. Binding is loose, neck slightly detaching from body.

Anyone have a ballpark estimate what a neck reset and binding repair will run me? Trying to decide whether to repair or sell cheap and get a new guitar. It was a gift from an ex girlfriend who I’m no longer in touch with so don’t think I can use the warranty.

Also - how do you think this model compares with current alternatives like the D16 or “Special 16” available at Guitar Center? I know they don’t make the D16RGT anymore so may be worth to repair and keep just because it’s no longer in production.

It’s a beautiful guitar, all wood, made in USA. Just don’t know at what price it stops making sense to repair.

Thanks!

I’ve been on the hunt for a new premium pair of sunglasses after I recently lost my Moscot Lemtoshes. I loved the Lemtosh but had them for 6 years and want to try something different.

I narrowed it down to a few options, one of which I spotted at TJ Maxx for a steep discount. The Danby in Honey with gradient lenses are listed on sale for $228 on Serengeti’s site but $130 on TJ Maxx. As far as I can tell it seems to be the same model.

I took a chance and ordered them. Anyone have experience with this model or buying premium from discount stores like TJ Maxx?

https://m.tjmaxx.tjx.com/m/jump/product/56mm-Danby-Mineral-Polarized-Driving-Sunglasses/1001175873?cid=TJMaxx:eComm:PerformanceMax:Google:Accessories:20363618766&gad\_source=4&gad\_campaignid=20363618154&gbraid=0AAAAAp1J0\_w0vVvyFRBT2BRRV9Pcvt7Zf&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiJvQBhCYARIsAMjts3JIkbTesmgoS3s1lUYX3x9vVgC-kwCiT70csbg-PLAMVzYokhPIGYoaAvT6EALw\_wcB