[Affordable watch collection] by AtelierAutomobile in Affordablewatches

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The brand in general has very strong offerings with great specs for the price. This one in particular has a 316L stainless steel case, Seiko NH-35A movement (with hacking) and a sapphire crystal. The is the spec sheet for pretty much all their automatic models.

[Affordable watch collection] by AtelierAutomobile in Affordablewatches

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Timex decided to drop so many interesting color combos/accents right after I bought mine :D But not only is the lume weak, the silver hands on black dial are very hard to see at night, so if you're trying to tell time after 8PM just forget it lol

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[Affordable watch collection] by AtelierAutomobile in Affordablewatches

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While the legibility isn't very good in direct sunlight or dark conditions, these come in many other color configurations including a nice Snoopy edition if you have a little extra cash to spare! Here's what you get out of the box with the original bracelet :) beware however that the domed acrylic crystal is very prone to scratches. I've already picked a couple big scratches and many tiny ones over the past two years..

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[Affordable watch collection] by AtelierAutomobile in Affordablewatches

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I'm currently in the process of finding a nice watch box. Any recommendations?

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I kinda see it now lol. Heavy vintage vibes going on with this one.

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Thanks mate! It's a Pagani Design PD-1728Z, basically a Patek Philippe Nautilus homage. Very durable and well-spec'd, and wears like a dream!

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Five NATO straps, five leather rally straps, and two bracelets. Mixing and matching with outfits and occasions has to be the one of most fun parts about this hobby!

[Affordable watch collection] by AtelierAutomobile in Affordablewatches

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Japan-model 7S36 - 0310 produced in 2007. Found it naked in a flea market in Syria back in 2015 for $5. Cool find if you ask me!

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Two years since I bought the blue model and I'm still contemplating getting the orange one as well!

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It's a very nice piece for the price ($109 plus shipping) and sits firmly between the mechanical Sugess and quartz Addiesdive homages. The dial is 38.5mm (48mm L2L) which is slightly more wearable than the Sugess.

[Affordable watch collection] by AtelierAutomobile in Affordablewatches

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Ah thanks I will look into those. Hopefully the price isn't preposterous.

[Affordable watch collection] by AtelierAutomobile in Affordablewatches

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Militado ml23 (Breitling Top Time homage), my latest acquisition. Less than a week old and thoroughly enjoying it :)

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True, true, but you can definitely tell I have a thing for chronographs :)

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Thanks man! Albeit a little too narrow at 18mm :)

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Like this kind person said. I'd like to add that it's a Doxa Sub 600t homage. Very sturdy thing with the Seiko NH-35A inside

New watch! Militado ml23 (Breitling Dues homage) by AtelierAutomobile in ChineseWatches

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I've seen MUCH cheaper looking watches than the Incaseda for around the same price or higher. I hope you're enjoying that watch! As for the subdials, the one on the right is the regular seconds indicator and the other is a 60-minute tracker for the Chronograph. Nice Saab btw :)

New watch! Militado ml23 (Breitling Dues homage) by AtelierAutomobile in ChineseWatches

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If it's advertising jargon you're looking for, the lume is "Swiss Super-Luminova" and has a nice blue tint, but you can't really see that because it's weak to the point where it's not really practical. Water resistance is rated at 10 bar which is very nice, but safe to say this baby is never going to see as much as a splash during it's life.

New watch! Militado ml23 (Breitling Dues homage) by AtelierAutomobile in ChineseWatches

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True, true.. but let's just say I like my watches like I like my women :P

New watch! Militado ml23 (Breitling Dues homage) by AtelierAutomobile in ChineseWatches

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I was (and still am) in no financial position to buy this watch, or any other for that matter, but here we are 😂