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Got this digital titanium watch from Boccia today.

The render photos of this ref might show slightly different gray (blue-ish), but it’s just gray. Also there are other colors: blue, green (on straps) and PVD versions (gold, darker titanium). As far as I know, there are refs from 1 to 7.

Upd: sorry for the typo, this is Ref 05, not 07

The watch is inexpensive, but feels good. The case is 37mm, the lug width is closer to 21mm and the weight is ~67g sized to my 6.5-inch wrist.

Display:

It’s crisp, the viewing angles are good.

You might think that there’s some empty space on the bottom, but this is for the indicators of the active timer/alarms.

The modes are: chrono, countdown (which also beeps, not sure how often), world time, 2 alarms.

The bracelet doesn’t have half-links and micro adjust. I couldn’t find a good fit (unlike with the Traska). I emailed Boccia if they have the OEM rubber strap for sale. I saw the titanium bracelet on their website, but not the strap.
I could not fit my Garmin rubber strap, because the lugs are too short it seems. And with the 20mm leather strap there’s a small gap, so I want to try a 21mm leather if I won’t be able to get the OEM one.
The clasp is stamped, which is ok for this price point.

P.S. Sorry for the unformatted post. Rate my 2-watch collection!

I really like the design and texture, and the sweet spot 45mm L2L.
Are there any alternatives?
- Titanium
- Textured dial (not plain)
- 45-46mm lug to lug (39mm in diameter)
- Under 1600€

I saw the Certina DS Action Titanium 38mm, but I don’t like its plain dial.

Just paired my Fitbit Air in EU and re-opened the app, but I still see this message when trying to activate the premium

On the left: Traska Commuter 36mm in Steel Blue. I’ve been wearing it for >1 year, and it has little scratches thanks to the hardened coating. It can look both sporty and dressy depending on the outfit. 119g.
Pros:
Tool-less micro-adjust, great GADA, solid build quality, screw-down crown. The lume is excellent (last year’s reference - lasts for hours). The design was an instant buy for me. The bracelet also has half-links and screw pins.
Cons:
Only 42h power reserve. The design might be boring for some, and I think the branding could be better. Accuracy is decent, but worse than the Khaki Field I previously owned.
Tried it on few straps, this color looks good only with the bracelet imo.
Overall, I’m very happy with the watch.

On the right: Garmin Forerunner 55. A proper tool watch. It’s quite worn lol, and I love it as well. I tried an Apple Watch but ended up returning it.
I like to keep my collection minimal. I previously owned a Hamilton Khaki Field 38mm but gifted it to a family member (it was sliding outwards on my wrist, idk why).

I’m open to recommendations, I’d add some fun/vacation sporty piece, 400-600€.
My “dream” 3rd watch now could be a thin titanium dive(tool) watch with L2L of ~45mm and not boring (eg the Certina 38mm diver is too monochrome for me). Ideally quartz for lower price and thinness.
P.s. and not a field watch.

Few picks I considered:
- Bauhaus 2130-1. (I just liked the design, more of a dress watch), but it’s 42mm :(
- Casio Lineage. Decided to pass due to a bit boring color and bracelet finishing (if there were a similar watch with better finishing, I could bump the budget by a few hundreds).

Routine: I wash my hair every 3 days. I apply the Dermedic Capilarte shampoo (аnti-dаndruff). And leave it for a couple of mins before rinsing it.
I also recently bought the Mix Professional antifrizz, the instructions say to use it with a blow dryer. I did a couple of times, seems to help styling.

1. ⁠How often can I use the Mix Professional antifrizz + blow dryer? I’m used to just rubbing my hair with the towel until it’s almost dry.
2. ⁠Wanted to get a middle part at the barber’s today - can I pull it off? Last pic is the current length.
3. ⁠Advice to make the hair less dry and frizzy?

Trying to figure out if my hair is wavy, curly or something else. I only use an anti-dandruff shampoo, my hair is pretty dry and frizzy. I was thinking about getting a middle part, but not sure I can pull it off in its current state - open to ideas. The last photo is my current hair. What styles/haircuts would you recommend?

"Call-up at the People's house in Tammisaari in September 1950". From the Wikipedia article "Conscription in Finland"

2 weeks ago, I decided to spend 150 out of my ~200 points on the restaurant. After I activated the reward, the app broke and I’m no longer able to access any rewards including the one I activated.
So I had to pay for the meal in full. I re-installed the app, still the same 2 weeks after. The web version works. I already lost some points due to the expiration. What can I do? I use IKEA Spain and there’s no customer support email on the website.

On the left: Traska Commuter 36mm in Steel Blue. I’ve been wearing it for a year, and it has almost no scratches thanks to the hardened coating. It can look both sporty and dressy depending on the outfit.
Pros:
Tool-less micro-adjust, great GADA, solid build quality, screw-down crown. The lume is excellent (last year’s reference - lasts for hours). The design was an instant buy for me. The bracelet also has half-links and screw pins.
Cons:
Only 42h power reserve. The design might be boring for some, and I think the logo could be better. Accuracy is decent, but worse than the Khaki Field I previously owned.
Overall, I’m very happy with the watch.

On the right: Garmin Forerunner 55. A proper tool watch. It’s quite worn lol, and I love it as well. I tried an Apple Watch but ended up returning it.

I like to keep my collection minimal. I previously owned a Hamilton Khaki Field 38mm but gifted it to a family member due to the uncomfortable lugs on my 16.5 cm wrist.

Recently, I’ve gotten back into browsing watches. I’m open to inspiration for affordable, fun pieces (non-standard shapes, colors, etc.), ideally cheaper than the Traska.
Do you think something like the Underd0g Watermelon would fit into my collection? I also like the CW Celestial Moonphase (the one with the clouds), but it’s out of my budget.

What do you think of my collection?