these are terrifying
YOU GOTTA BELIEVE!
when you just give up and admit that you’re not wearing a watch because you need to tell the time, in a day and age when, chances are, you can find out just as quickly (and more accurately) by pressing what is most likely LITERALLY THE ONLY BUTTON on your phone:
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http://www.jennyodell.com/museumofcapitalism_freewatch.pdf
"THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS A FREE WATCH"
in which someone tries to track down the origins of a “free” watch
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fascinating… not exactly the same, but this sort of thing is also why i hate daniel wellington-type quartz watches… it’s all marketing no actual quality in the product
oh i see they touch on that. yeah fuck that noise
That is an awesome looking watch.
Speaking of Omega, I really like the Aqua Terra models too. They look so versatile, and I feel like I could have it as my only watch and be satisfied. Not that I’m going to be able to drop this kind of coin for a wristwatch anytime soon though.
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Hummmm, that Grand Seiko,… In hindsight it was a good deal when i got that poor mans’ grand seiko SNKE01K1
https://images-eu.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41vislQaffL.SY300_QL70.jpg
for ~99 bucks during an Amazon fashion sale.
Still, its not the real deal, yeah…
I think moon phase displays are mostly found on G-Shocks and sports watches, along with a tide display, and it might be a stretch to call them cool?
Check out these for instance
might also be worth scouting ebay for some older models.
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really enjoyed this video
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Y’all talked me out of this but they just dropped the 39mm version and I’m having foolish thoughts again.
For an homage watch it’s solid quality and a lot of people like their Steinharts. I wouldn’t get one for me, but I’m particular - I like feeling like a microbrand offers something unique.
With every watch I try to do the ‘upgrade’ test - would I be tempted to upgrade at some point in the future. If the answer is no, then I can feel really comfortable with the purchase. (I’m not much for watch flipping)
I say if you watched a bunch of reviews, still want it and that desire has stuck around then go for it. Lord knows I would be morally tormented buying an actual Rolex even if I could.
But also, check out other GMT watches at that price point and see if you prefer something more unique.
I just got a Casio F91W on Firday, so I think I am going for downgrade more than upgrade.
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On another note I bought this polished center link bracelet ages ago, tried it on, it pulled my arm hair so I put it in the box where it’s been sitting for many months. Tried it on again and so far so good
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it’s a good’un
the ‘casio royale’ (casio ae1200) is p good too
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imo the best option is to buy a really obviously fake rolex instead