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    • ChrisC
      Chris
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      I tried to wear a 24 hour dial watch a few years back, but I never really adjusted to it.  I think they're cool, though.  I dig Glycines, too.

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      • summ3rhaysS
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        @Anesthetist:

        Glycine watches are an absolute bargain atm. I’d keep it if I were you.
        For what it’s worth, I paid about $1700 for a similar model years ago…

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        That’s good to know. It was about $500 at Costco of all places.

        IG: summ3rhays & Indigobleed

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        • mclaincauseyM
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          wow that's great! keep it @summ3rhays

          Think it, be it.

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          • AnesthetistA
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            @summ3rhays:

            @Anesthetist:

            Glycine watches are an absolute bargain atm. I’d keep it if I were you.
            For what it’s worth, I paid about $1700 for a similar model years ago…

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            That’s good to know. It was about $500 at Costco of all places.

            Wow, I might need to pay mine a visit [emoji15]

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            IG: bluehandsslim

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            • summ3rhaysS
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              Much better after swapping out the shell strap from my Seiko. I like NATO straps, but it’s odd to cover the skeleton back.

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              IG: summ3rhays & Indigobleed

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              • DougNgD
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                It’ll be interesting how Glycine shakes out now that they’ve been bought by invicta

                I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                • AnesthetistA
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                  @DougNg:

                  It’ll be interesting how Glycine shakes out now that they’ve been bought by invicta

                  My expectations aren’t high…..

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                  IG: bluehandsslim

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                  • GraemeG
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                    Monochrome's top five accessible watches of 2019.

                    https://monochrome-watches.com/best-of-2019-top-5-accessible-watches-buying-guide/

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                    • DougNgD
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                      I’m still wearing my Hamilton Khaki Pilot Mechanical every day. The only time I swap it out is when I got for a run. Dressed it up a bit for office wear with a leather strap

                      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                      • ShoremanS
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                        Uninformed question: Is there a point in having an automatic movement in an inexpensive watch? I just feel like the maintenance costs wouldn't be worth it….

                        Meek, mild and dishonest with a special place in Hell.

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                        • DougNgD
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                          There isn't that much point to a mechanical watch altogether to be honest…
                          Quartz is more durable, more intrinsically accurate, and maintenance to a point is cheaper and faster.
                          The one thing about quartz is that when it finally shits the bed, you have to toss the entire module out, whereas in theory, you can swap out parts with a mechanical (although a poorly maintained mechanical can reach a point of no return as well)

                          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                          • ShoremanS
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                            @DougNg:

                            There isn't that much point to a mechanical watch altogether to be honest…
                            Quartz is more durable, more intrinsically accurate, and maintenance to a point is cheaper and faster.
                            The one thing about quartz is that when it finally shits the bed, you have to toss the entire module out, whereas in theory, you can swap out parts with a mechanical (although a poorly maintained mechanical can reach a point of no return as well)

                            Ah! I hadn't considered the ability to switch out parts. That makes more sense. I'm guessing it would be wise to go with a more "popular," robust movement so that parts would be more readily available at watch repair shops, right? Would that also mitigate the service cost?

                            (Thank you, BTW)

                            Meek, mild and dishonest with a special place in Hell.

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                            • DougNgD
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                              There are guys that favor watches with common movements so that they can take it to any competent watchmaker and get their watch fixed for decades to come. I know some guys like the ETA 2824 movement because of that.

                              I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                              • ShoremanS
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                                Thank you.

                                Does anyone have experience with the 43mm Victorinox Titanium Inox? I'm curious how it wears on sub 7" wrists.

                                Meek, mild and dishonest with a special place in Hell.

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                                • GraemeG
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                                  Hamilton X Schott collaboration watch.

                                  More info:

                                  https://www.revolution.watch/hamilton-khaki-pilot-schott-nyc/

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                                  • GraemeG
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                                    @Shoreman:

                                    Does anyone have experience with the 43mm Victorinox Titanium Inox? I'm curious how it wears on sub 7" wrists.

                                    Provided the lugs don't extend beyond the edge of your wrist, you'll be fine. You'll get used to the size of the watch in a few days.

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                                    • ChrisC
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                                      Agreed.  I like watches to be between 40-44mm, but the length and angle of the lugs probably has a more substantial impact on the wearability of the watch.  The INOX series are good looking, well built watches; I've liked them for a while.

                                      Not loving that Hamilton, by the way. I've never liked the big minutes, small hours dials, though I understand it's an old flight watch style.

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                                      • AnesthetistA
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                                        I agree with @Chris, the Hamilton leaves me a bit cold.

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                                        IG: bluehandsslim

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                                        • ShoremanS
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                                          I appreciate the input, guys.

                                          Meek, mild and dishonest with a special place in Hell.

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                                          • DougNgD
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                                            I have 6.75” wrists and I prefer a lug to lug of less than 47.

                                            What Chris said, the lug to lug is more important than the diameter. The height can make things weird too.

                                            If it’s a tall watch with a small diameter it feels weird, like you’re balancing the watch on your wrist.

                                            I’m on a small watch kick right now, less than 40mm for me unless it’s a diver.

                                            You kind of need to try it on and decide for yourself. Sometimes a big watch makes it look like the watch is wearing you, not the other way around. Then again, there are folks that don’t care and just like big watches.

                                            I’ve always liked the INOX watches, especially since I’m a Swiss Army knife devotee, they are overbuilt without looking like a metal turd on your wrist.

                                            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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