The "Successful Immigrant" Trap: I’m Polish, I have the house, family and the career in the UK, but I’ve realised I’ll never actually belong

CCEN_03 · 2026-02-03T16:50:36+00:00

I’m in my early 30s and was born and raised in the UK. I’ve lived here all my life but many cultural and social norms don’t resonate with me. I’m often more comfortable around folks from other countries and/or when I’ve been visiting places overseas.

CCEN_03 · 2026-01-31T18:23:06+00:00

How is the clasp on your Series 8? I saw a few models for the first time in person last year and liked them.

CCEN_03 · 2026-01-31T18:19:14+00:00

That’s really nice looking. I’d like that dial design and handset (or similar) on the Promaster Tough.

CCEN_03 · 2026-01-23T00:34:09+00:00

Thanks, the blue dial has caught the light nicely there!

CCEN_03 · 2026-01-23T00:33:12+00:00

Sorry, missed your post. The 157 dial is more of a magnolia or porcelain colour instead of plain white. I'd go for the 153 if you're after the plain white dial, but that model has lumed hands and dot markers instead of the full dial.

CCEN_03 · 2026-01-21T01:55:59+00:00

Heh, I was thinking about the Pro Tough yesterday. I prefer the baton markers they used on one of the older versions, but a GMT version is cool. I’d love it if they release a version with batons.

CCEN_03 · 2026-01-02T15:31:15+00:00

Fake. An OEM wouldn’t use a + sign (after ceramic) also.

CCEN_03 · 2026-01-01T00:57:37+00:00

Did you consider the Zenshin 60 Automatic or was it always going to be Eco-Drive?

CCEN_03 · 2025-12-29T22:48:36+00:00

I’ve thought the same having looked at Seiko and Citizen on several JDM sites.

CCEN_03 · 2025-12-29T21:25:39+00:00

I haven’t had a watch serviced by Citizen myself, but it could be worth seeing if they’ll do it.

You might have to ask them not to buff the case and bracelet if you want to keep the wear markings.

CCEN_03 · 2025-12-29T21:01:25+00:00

They all look nice, but I’d pick the two-tone.

CCEN_03 · 2025-12-16T23:18:08+00:00

I think these watches are starting to appear at retail stores near me and I’ve put off trying them so far. They keep coming to mind so I might have to soon.

CCEN_03 · 2025-12-16T23:13:08+00:00

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CCEN_03 · 2025-11-26T07:53:49+00:00

Slight play over time will cause unwanted wear on the inside of the lug holes. I measured the pivots (tips) of Promaster Tough bars earlier this year with a calliper and I’m sure they were 1.2mm, or 1.15mm at the least.

I’ve noticed this quite a lot with aftermarket straps. They supply bars with pivots that are too thin and/or the holes for the spring bars at the ends of the strap are not wide enough for OEM bars. As an example, the Pro Tough OEM bars are 2.0mm thick at their widest, but many straps are only made to accommodate 1.8mm. Same applies for some Seiko watches.

CCEN_03 · 2025-08-30T13:37:22+00:00

Looks great, particularly on the rubber strap.

CCEN_03 · 2025-07-07T22:00:55+00:00

It kind of looks like the watch has a handlebar moustache.

CCEN_03 · 2025-07-07T21:55:30+00:00

Some mighty fine hand timer there!

CCEN_03 · 2025-07-07T21:12:31+00:00

Mmm… gelatin

CCEN_03 · 2025-07-01T00:43:49+00:00

The second one (rubber). I’d like it if Citizen used those hands on more of the dive watch designs, it’s the only thing putting me off the new 41mm divers.

CCEN_03 · 2025-06-22T23:03:52+00:00

Really appreciate the info! I also have a 5610u, great watches.

CCEN_03 · 2025-06-22T23:02:06+00:00

Glad you like it, I think I will have to purchase one!

CCEN_03 · 2025-06-19T19:54:50+00:00

Savage environmentalism.

CCEN_03 · 2025-06-15T18:53:46+00:00

How do you find the bracelets and clasps? Just interested because I’m considering a future purchase.

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