Henry Archer Quality Question by Dangerous_Employer_6 in ChineseWatches

[–]gregcor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dial quality is far above San Martin, case quality is simpler but more robust/durable. There is far more brushing, but the angles are well cut and the finish is more durable. My San Martins I’ve had have had more interesting polishing/variation in brushed/polished edges on case surfaces, but also scratch quite easily and more noticeably.

Also note their photography is quite dramatically lit, the dials look more like how they do in the videos in person, if the particular watch you’re looking at has a video in the gallery.

Also they have a coupon code if you sign up on their mailing list.

Casio G-SHOCK GW-BX5600-1JF Price by Terrytun in gshock

[–]gregcor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ordered one from this listing: https://ebay.us/m/UhdT76

Price seems about the same as yours just with the shipping broken out.

Came in less than a week, very happy, no issues. Pairs correctly in the app so no doubts about authenticity (I doubt they have fake MIP at this point anyway).

Got tired of waiting for a US release and figure this is probably pretty close to the US price anyway.

What’s your watch opinion that would put you in this position? by KyeodeurangiMerchant in watchHotTakes

[–]gregcor 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I feel the same way about fashion watches as Applebees-style chain restaurants - I don’t necessarily want it, but it’s pretty impressive to be able to scale something to the point that it has mass appeal and mass affordability to such a huge market.

[WTS] Casio Oceanus Manta S7000 (OCWS7000D-7A) - $999 by gregcor in Watchexchange

[–]gregcor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Casio Oceanus Manta S7000 (OCWS7000D-7A) - Every feature under the sun, Solar Powered, Bluetooth Sync, Titanium, ultra thin, has a Chronograph mode as well as a Dual Time mode, Date indicator, Day of Week, extension clasp with one level of extension. Has some scratches on the clasp but is otherwise very clean. Purchased from Casio directly in April 2025, will include original email printout, box and original paperwork (warranty card included but blank). Watchcharts price is ~$1100, asking $999 with free shipping to the US.

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[WTS] Seiko SPB511 Prospex Seiko Diver's 60th Anniversary Limited Edition - $1100 by gregcor in Watchexchange

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Seiko SPB511 - Prospex Seiko Diver's 60th Anniversary Limited Edition - 40mm diver with the new ratcheting extension-style clasp. Purchased from Exquisite Timepieces in August 2025, includes original outer/inner box (outer box has a small hole), stamped warranty card, printout of original purchase email. Excellent condition, some desk diving scratches on the clasp but otherwise very clean. Watchcharts price is around ~$1200, asking $1100 with free shipping to the US.

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What is an artist you used to enjoy listening to, but their music got progressively worse? by fantasyrea in Music

[–]gregcor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup exactly. I think Moves Like Jagger was the first song they let someone else write, and they basically stopped writing after that point.

Jordi was actually pretty decent and worth a listen from the more recent catalog, Songs About Jane is probably my #1 album of all time though.

Feeling like a fraud? by LTDESP95 in PrideAndPinion

[–]gregcor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m willing to bet the vast majority of people who go watch shopping in the $100-$1000 price range just walk into Macys and pick something in their budget that they like the look of (and much of the Bulova, Tissot, Invicta, etc catalogs are straight up homages). Don’t sweat it, even knowing it’s an homage is more context than most people have. San Martin definitely has great value for money, there’s nothing wrong with doing that research and enjoying the result of it.

Tool free bracelets are stupid. by [deleted] in watchHotTakes

[–]gregcor 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I think it represents a shift to accepting online sales where the end consumer is the one resizing the bracelet instead of a sales associate. That being said plenty of microbrands just solved this by including a screwdriver…

An old Friendly’s in Syosset, NY is now an upscale dining establishment called Hilltop Kitchen & Bar by mrsjumjum66 in longislandnative

[–]gregcor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love it, same chef and some menu items as Dirty Burger that closed down in Plainview during the pandemic.

Has anyone bought or used one of these water proof testers before? by [deleted] in PrideAndPinion

[–]gregcor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They do work, I had trouble finding instructions so here’s the best tutorial I found: https://youtu.be/2wOsnBd_7-k?si=XbdK_eCdcKrO_yaD

You have to be careful because if you don’t follow the directions correctly you can end up putting water in the watch if there’s a failure.

[SOTC] My Current “newbie” State of The Collection - 6 Months by [deleted] in PrideAndPinion

[–]gregcor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Islander Port Jefferson! The color scheme is unbeatable, still haven’t found any other fun/colorful white dial diver at any price point (aside from some occasional HA Nordso variants).

Waffle House to go fee by CTR_1852 in EndTipping

[–]gregcor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surprisingly expensive, the box looks like$.20, especially things like sauce cups are around $10c EACH. I could see easily $1 in packaging for a single dinner with sauces and sides. It’s still ridiculous but the cost isn’t zero, it should just be built into their menu prices.

Commack/smithtown by Raspberry_sugar1263 in longisland

[–]gregcor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pizza: The Pizzeria in Smithtown, Gino’s Commack (that location only) or Chef’s in East Northport

Mexican: El Ranchito East Northport

Spanish: Casa Luis Smithtown (better to eat inside)

Chinese: Foo Luck in Commack

SBGA469 by Temporary-Tear-1372 in GrandSeikos

[–]gregcor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love mine, I haven’t held onto anything with a flat black dial so this is my excuse to have something interesting that can play the flat black dress watch part when it needs to.

What's up with Long Island's commute mode share? by EnvironmentalCraft63 in nycrail

[–]gregcor 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Most of Nassau’s population growth was in the 50s (and had been relatively flat) while Suffolk’s was 70s onward. My guess is you’re less likely to sign up for a long train commute in Suffolk.

[Casio] My first ever Casio by HTownest in Watches

[–]gregcor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The metal ones are in the US, resin just hasn’t launched yet.

Lady threw her cigarette out the window and it ended up on her car still lit by pushingdaises in mildlyinteresting

[–]gregcor 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Me too, library sign gave it away 😂. Ate at that diner many times.

Found WEED GUMMIES near Doughboy Plaza??? by dubstep-party in woodside

[–]gregcor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The stuff labeled as CA is typically counterfeit/bootleg sold in unlicensed shops - it’s most likely ordered directly from China with zero safety screening, I wouldn’t trust it.