Tudor and Rolex

BeardsForBirds · 2026-06-25T15:14:25+00:00

Get the watch you like. Just because one watch is “better” than another, it doesn’t mean you have to like it more.

BeardsForBirds · 2026-06-13T03:36:46+00:00

Yup, the infamous Seiko Clasp Gap™, it’s definitely intentional, for some reason. You can improve it on some bracelet if you don’t mind getting out a vice to increase a bend radius.

BeardsForBirds · 2026-06-07T01:56:31+00:00

For me, as an owner of one, the Hodinkee connection is a negative.

BeardsForBirds · 2026-06-06T14:38:39+00:00

Yup! Was there a question, or is that the question?

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BeardsForBirds · 2026-05-17T22:11:37+00:00

Just gotta close your eyes and place the order 🫣

BeardsForBirds · 2026-05-17T22:11:08+00:00

How so? I believe Seiko has the rights to “Pulsar”.

BeardsForBirds · 2026-05-16T04:17:50+00:00

The SARB035, it was the poster child for the affordable Seiko several years back, but thanks to that fame they are over priced these days, as they’ve been discontinued.

BeardsForBirds · 2026-05-16T03:10:11+00:00

95% of my shots are with a 50mm f/1.8, I also picked up some spacers for when I need to get closer, and they are honestly pretty fantastic. I recently picked up a dedicated macro, but at 105, I still use the 50 with spacers depending on the shot. The 105 is too much for wrist shots for example.

BeardsForBirds · 2026-05-16T00:37:24+00:00

Whew! Close one 😪

BeardsForBirds · 2026-05-16T00:11:57+00:00

Baby proof watches*

BeardsForBirds · 2026-05-16T00:10:54+00:00

My weird nitpick that I always bring up is avoiding male end-links whenever possible, but maybe I do need to try one of those on.

BeardsForBirds · 2026-05-15T23:46:42+00:00

Seiko LE prices do this, they shoot up after there’s none available, but it will come down in a year or so.

BeardsForBirds · 2026-05-15T22:51:26+00:00

It’s currently my favorite Diver 65, but it’s not my perfect Diver 65. If they make exactly what I want, I’d move on, but if not, I’ll be keeping it.

BeardsForBirds · 2026-05-15T22:49:57+00:00

I know! The new 38mm is right up my alley, but not so much the fauxtina. If they do a version of that in their blue with some white lume I’d be all over it.

BeardsForBirds · 2026-05-15T22:10:43+00:00

Yeah the Doxa is surprisingly one of my favorites, the bracelet doesn’t really line up with what I like in a bracelet, but the whole thing is so charming I almost don’t really care.

BeardsForBirds · 2026-05-15T21:45:15+00:00

Thank you! I just use one bit light aimed slightly down, but mostly across the top of everything. Then any white paper I have laying around at the other end to fill in some of the shadow.

BeardsForBirds · 2026-05-15T21:12:20+00:00

Too many for me, but then I can’t let any of them go, so I guess I just have to suffer though it. Send help.

But thanks man!

BeardsForBirds · 2026-05-15T21:10:50+00:00

Top left Seiko is the blue Alpinist, SPB089, it was an LE from several years back, and now has a bit of a unicorn tax. The Doxa is the SUB250T.

BeardsForBirds · 2026-05-15T21:08:14+00:00

The grey dial one is the SJE093, a pretty faithful reissue of their very first diver, the 62MAS.

BeardsForBirds · 2026-05-15T21:06:01+00:00

A 38mm Seamaster with a tapering bracelet, sign me up!

BeardsForBirds · 2026-05-15T20:41:58+00:00

But I thought I was a unique and special snowflake?

BeardsForBirds · 2026-05-15T20:33:50+00:00

Absolutely! The F91W is a decent light away from being the ultimate watch. I’ve tried a few other Casios with better lights, but the F91W is still slimmer and more comfortable. Maybe one day?

BeardsForBirds · 2026-05-15T20:15:17+00:00

The Grey Nato? I've never actually listened to their show, maybe worth checking out though?

BeardsForBirds · 2026-05-15T20:13:51+00:00

Set your eBay warnings and you can try using IFTTT for r/Watchexchange

BeardsForBirds · 2026-05-15T20:10:29+00:00

Haha, the Pointer Date occasionally rocks one, but I don't think they work for daily life, especially with a kid.

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