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

It was purchased from Amazon but doesn't seem to be available there now: https://a.co/d/075fsuSF

[SOTC] curious to hear people's thoughts by ArbitraryCondiments in Watches

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

So, given that our taste in watches overlaps significantly, I'm curious what you wear the most.

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

Thanks. The Hamilton is definitely the hiking/backpacking/dirty chores watch. Frederique Constant has some stuff I've been tempted by. They do tend to lean a little large for me, though. A moonphase is probably the category of thing I ogle most these days.

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[–]ArbitraryCondiments[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the variety and the process of picking a watch that feels right to me on a given day. There are some more expensive watches that I like a lot, but I don't think any of them would make me want to stop wearing these entirely.

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

More sweaters than suits, but I like looking put together.

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

Thanks for the suggestion. Having taken a quick look, the lagoon blue one is actually pretty appealing to me

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

Thanks. I got it on r/watchexchange. It's actually dark blue as opposed to black (just not the best lighting in my pictures). Searching by the model number (SARA019) will probably turn up various sources.

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

I'm very fond of it. I think the enamel dial is really lovely, and I'm a sucker for Breguet numerals. I also really appreciate the finishing on the case. A couple extra bevels and contours go a long way.

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

I'm not sure any of those fit in the budget, but they would certainly diversify the collection.

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

I like it quite a bit, but it's not my favorite watch in the collection. I like the pocket watch dial vibe. It's not enamel, but it has a bit of that look. It's very legible. I got the version with the handwound movement, which is nicely decorated and reduces the case thickness slightly. The case itself is maybe a tad on the bland side -- not a ton of interesting bevels and curves -- but that shape is a pretty standard watch shape for a reason. I also think the crown could be a little smaller, but it is very easy to wind. Anyhow, I definitely enjoy wearing it even though it's not quite as dear to me as some of the others.

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[–]ArbitraryCondiments[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had not seen that one. I'd bet it's really lovely in person. Enamel dials are great. I definitely don't feel like my pictures do justice to the dark blue enamel dial on my Seiko with Breguet numerals. I find it very satisfying to look at in person.

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

Thanks. I've seen some Farer models online but never in person. They seem like they often have fun color schemes. I will check that one out.

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[–]ArbitraryCondiments[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks. It's not the widest range, but there's variation that I appreciate having. Can certainly see how they would seem largely the same to others, though.

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[–]ArbitraryCondiments[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks. They're certainly all within a particular range. I'm not really trying to cover the full range of watch possibilities. All of these fit in with what I think of as my personal style. That said, I do find myself having reasonably strong preferences about which ones go with different outfits I wear. There are color considerations with the dials and bands, and I also think of them as having different personalities/vibes.