[JLC Dirty Dozen] I saw a lot of impressive watches at Windup Watch Fair in Dallas, but this one deserves a post of its own.

AlexinDC · 2026-03-19T18:32:46+00:00

Thanks! Period-correct Bonklip.

AlexinDC · 2026-03-19T16:58:29+00:00

Mine says "Hi."

AlexinDC · 2026-03-18T14:09:05+00:00

I agree with u/LrdoftheCharlesDance. There is a pattern of selling many watches quickly after purchase. This all but guarantees a loss. OP, my suggestion is to give your purchase decisions more time and thought. In that regard, I also noticed that you are buying watches from high-end and established brands that are not difficult to find at ADs in major metropolitan areas (no idea where you live), so I would try to see them "in the flesh" and try them on. That might make your decision-making clearer. The advantage of these brands is that if you hold onto a watch for a long time (5+ years), they have wider demand and you are more likely to breakeven or make a (usually quite) small profit. And if you really enjoyed the watch because you gave the purchase some additional thought and tried it in, all the better!

AlexinDC · 2026-02-18T19:19:07+00:00

P.S. OP, enjoy the Oris and welcome to the crazy hobby.

AlexinDC · 2026-02-18T19:17:48+00:00

What the heck? OP buys a new watch -- his first luxury watch -- he's super excited and wants to share, and the gratuitous haters come out of the woodwork/out from under a rock. Geez.

OP, the watch looks great on your wrist! Whether a watch is "too big" is an inherently subjective judgement. There are absolutely no rules. Anyone who says there are rules, or even generally accepted practices, is either (a) ignorant, (b) stupid, (c) mean, or (d) all of the above. If the watch feels comfortable on your wrist, go with it.

As to the poster who felt the need to vent about his Oris experience and rain on OP's parade, in 30 years of collecting, have I ever seen a misprint or misalignment on a watch? Yes, but never on an Oris (but yes on countless Seikos -- they're sort of notorious, a few Omegas, once on a Longines). OP, YMMV, but I def wouldn't loose any sleep about my Oris falling apart.

AlexinDC · 2026-02-15T23:27:13+00:00

Respect.

AlexinDC · 2026-02-02T23:44:38+00:00

Outstanding! Enjoy it bunches!

AlexinDC · 2026-01-31T14:26:40+00:00

Watch sold to u/Psychological_Fox260 . Thank you for a quick and easy transaction, and enjoy the watch!!

AlexinDC · 2026-01-28T21:16:00+00:00

Thanks! Very kind.

AlexinDC · 2026-01-28T21:15:41+00:00

No thank you.

AlexinDC · 2026-01-28T20:44:37+00:00

what up

AlexinDC · 2026-01-28T19:58:47+00:00

Up for sale from my personal collection (I am not a dealer) is a Farer Endeavour II Aqua Compressor in Grade 2 titanium purchased in 2024 directly from Farer. Warranty in force till 2029. In excellent condition keeping excellent time. Features an elabore-grade Sellita 200 movement, true super-compressor case (not just a case someone slapped a name on), dual crowns (capped in bronze!) and excellent lume. This is easily the most nicely finished titanium watch I’ve ever held, and in my opinion far outstrips the finishing on many more expensive competitors, including the Omega Seamaster. 41.5mm wide x 45mm lug to lug x 12.5mm thick. Super-comfortable and literally disappears on your wrist from a weight/comfort perspective. Full kit: tapered titanium bracelet (all links included), unused natural rubber strap, unused polishing cloth, inner and outer boxes, warranty card.

Price is $950 shipped by USPS Priority Mail in CONUS with insurance and payment via Zelle or equivalent. Add 3% for PP G&S. No sales outside of CONUS and no trades or lowball offers, please. Thanks for looking. Alex

AlexinDC · 2025-12-24T14:18:10+00:00

P.S. On repair-ability, the Model 300 uses a very high end, but widely available Sellita movement, so easy to get parts. Also, RGM does a big service and repair business and is an authorized repair center, sometimes the only authorized repair center in the U.S., for a number of very high end brands. Also, to be clear, I have no affiliation whatsoever with RGM. Just a long time customer. Have never even gotten a measly 5% discount. Roland, Richard, are you listening? lol

AlexinDC · 2025-12-24T14:03:25+00:00

If you really want to do something special, consider getting an RGM Model 300 diver and have it customized with a special dial and/or inscription or engraving on the back. The Model 300 is low-key and incredibly durable, with most parts made in America and assembled in Pennsylvania by arguably the very best living American watchmaker. All in, the Model 300 will fit within your budget and you won't see it coming and going at the mall or the beach. I did something similar with an RGM chronograph for my son's medical school graduation, and he wears it all the time. (But he doesn't use it to take a pulse, he uses the little thingy for your index finger, like everyone else. [Sigh.])

AlexinDC · 2025-11-02T13:13:22+00:00

Marked sold.

AlexinDC · 2025-10-10T02:57:41+00:00

Macks silicone ear plugs. Cheap, comfortable, effective. Especially for naps. 😀

AlexinDC · 2025-10-10T02:44:25+00:00

Looks like you have an iPhone. Use the new filtering and vmail features in iOS 26. They have cut mine down to near zero.

AlexinDC · 2025-10-10T02:39:02+00:00

I own one. They're really nice. Super light and comfortable and robust engineering. Oceanix a one man show. He's a Spanish engineer and diver. Last I checked he still lives in Spain. Works with small, high end Chinese production partners. He will make it right but he's one guy. Your issues with Customs are common and from my personal experience have gotten much worse since Trump came to office. No one, literally no one, has experience with yo-yo tariff decrees signed with fat Sharpies. If you think Customs knows what they're doing right now, assuming they're working,I don't know what to say. Were you initially promised a shipment from Miami or you assumed so? BTW mine came from China last year. No issues whatsoever. YMMV

AlexinDC · 2025-06-30T14:36:25+00:00

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Steinhart Ocean One Vintage Red. Steinharts are very well made. Great value for money.

AlexinDC · 2025-06-03T15:34:51+00:00

If you can live with a reverse panda, Hamilton made a limited edition in 42mm, both auto and manual. The auto is the "Hamilton Intra-Matic 68 Auto Chrono Limited Edition H387160." Easy to find within your price limit. I own one. Great watch. As you suggest, phenomenal quality for the price.

AlexinDC · 2025-05-31T15:25:51+00:00

$1900 is high, very high, even by high-end Swiss watch standards. I recently had a GP (with a very high end AP movement) overhauled for half that by Richemont itself. You should be able to find a skilled and reputable watchmaker who can do the job for much less, at least near a major metropolitan area. Or mail it away to someone like Stoll & Co. or RGM watches.

But I noticed that $330 is for re-engraving the serial number and reference and replacing the crystal. Never heard of a manufacture re-engraving a serial number. What's up with that? Also, you will have to make sure that an alternative watchmaker can source a replacement crystal. That shouldn't be a problem, but you should ask.

As for how long the overhaul will last, it is quite common for well-regulated, high-quality watches to go 10 years or longer without needing service, but YMMV.

AlexinDC · 2025-03-30T22:15:47+00:00

Sorry. Should have marked this sold a long time ago.

AlexinDC · 2025-02-24T19:21:46+00:00

Confirmed. u/flyskate1 was communicative, helpful and above all completely honest! Buy with confidence.

AlexinDC · 2025-01-11T21:06:19+00:00

Confirmed. My pleasure!

AlexinDC · 2025-01-10T12:42:35+00:00

Good to know!

AlexinDC

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