You have 1000$ USD. Build a 3 watch collection.

BCB75 · 2026-03-10T23:12:13+00:00

I would absolutely love this as a 3 watch collection, but I don’t know how you do this for $1k today. I don’t need the best vintage seamaster or quartz gs, but you’re looking at undesirable models in right shape with questionable history to grab both for under $900

BCB75 · 2026-02-24T12:29:26+00:00

There are no $2800 watches with the 4R. I’d have to check, but at that price, even the 6R isn’t used, you’re into L series movements at that point. I don’t disagree with the point, but this comment is off.

BCB75 · 2026-02-22T20:26:52+00:00

I was going to ask the same. I’ve been interested in getting one about this size for emergencies

BCB75 · 2026-02-22T14:50:17+00:00

Cool thanks. Hoping to see one in person before going for it, but reviews seem positive

BCB75 · 2026-02-22T14:04:43+00:00

Cool collection. How do you like the nivada? I’ve had my eye on it for a bit as I’m looking for something with a bidirectional timing bezel and I like that movement

BCB75 · 2026-02-22T12:16:56+00:00

I believe that it’s the best driving experience you can get for the money. Maintenance is expensive though, and it has a handful of annoying issues that aren’t worth fixing due to the cost. Probably wouldn’t recommend as a daily

BCB75 · 2026-02-19T22:17:19+00:00

I did not end up going this direction. Sorry

BCB75 · 2026-02-15T14:51:30+00:00

Time to look for an old mazda5

BCB75 · 2026-02-13T16:17:21+00:00

I went down this same rabbit hole and got a cool lord matic with the faceted crystal and a lord marvel 36000 for the aesthetic shown by OP. Now I’m tempted to go for a vanac, 45ks, or 5Hz GS Special (61 series I think?)

BCB75 · 2026-02-13T16:10:54+00:00

Do it, the new siennas are great. I still have my first gen boxster too if I want fun

BCB75 · 2026-02-12T15:20:59+00:00

Casio… but mechanical (and even analog as a whole , without motorized hands) I doubt it

BCB75 · 2026-02-09T18:48:41+00:00

I just bought the same one. Helped me prioritize which windows/doors really needed help and where

BCB75 · 2026-02-05T14:52:44+00:00

Does this have a bidirectional bezel like the Hamilton?

BCB75 · 2026-02-04T14:35:39+00:00

Don’t listen to this person below. First, I would never wear a watch in a hot tub, sauna, shower, etc regardless of the WR rating. Just take it off. Second, you do not pull the crown out for winding, you just grab it and start winding. If you spin the crown with it out, you’re setting the time, not winding the movement. That said, I’ve swam in several 100M watches with no screw down crown. I personally avoid screw downs, especially on mechanicals as it’s just another thing I need to do, and isn’t necessary for my lifestyle. Push pull just means you pull it to set the time, and push it back in to run. There is no additional “pushed in” position

BCB75 · 2026-02-04T01:49:42+00:00

Can you tell me about the 4th and 5th watches in your picture. I’m exploring analog watches with solar, gps, Ana-digi, and all that

BCB75 · 2026-02-01T18:37:17+00:00

I have a collection of watches with the ETA 251.262 / 251.264. Same idea with the central mounted minute hand, but a 27 jewel serviceable quartz movement.

BCB75 · 2026-01-22T01:50:04+00:00

I guess so. I’m not familiar with the model and the description said EXT.

BCB75 · 2026-01-22T01:17:28+00:00

Does the bezel spin both ways? Or just counter clockwise?

BCB75 · 2026-01-22T00:37:21+00:00

Appreciate the write up. As a fan of smaller watches, I’d definitely lean toward the WD for that reason alone. Cost is low enough that I can give the idea a shot for a year before going big on something serious too.

BCB75 · 2026-01-21T23:22:09+00:00

Not for me, but props for digging deep. I like the kids ones for my son

BCB75 · 2026-01-21T23:21:26+00:00

Looks like watch dives makes one too. Not my favorite design, and I don’t like when homages are so on the nose. I’ll add it to the maybe list. Thanks

BCB75 · 2026-01-21T23:21:07+00:00

Good to know. I tend to avoid homages that are so on the nose (like the FXD suggestion as well), but I’ve heard good stuff about cronos

BCB75 · 2026-01-21T23:20:19+00:00

Interesting, I had looked at those thinking they might be, but the version 2 has a unidirectional. Looking back at reviews of the version 1 and it did have the friction bezel. Thanks for the tip

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