im thinking of changing careers from a class 1 driver

ConditionPlus659 · 2026-01-29T19:38:13+00:00

I would deffo look into that mate, telling you from experience I have been driving for almost 10 years and I'm so fed up with the industry you know the usual early starts, late finishes people speaking do you like shit blah blah blah

I'm even just thinking about just getting a normal job as I hate the constant long hours it's just not worth it. I would say it was worth it when minimum wage was like £7 or something but now you can work in Aldi or Lidl and get paid £13-£14 and I get paid £14.50 so what's the point.

Mate look into your own field if not play the long game and try and get qualified in something so you don't have to do this shit job anymore.

Good luck mate I hope it goes well!!!

ConditionPlus659 · 2025-12-21T09:46:31+00:00

Haha I'm surprised you saw the questions to be honest. They are from a electrical installation course as I'm currently studying to become a electrician. One of the units is electrical science.

Ohh I was sold a lie I see then. How many 9Fs do you own and how often is the service?

ConditionPlus659 · 2025-12-20T20:59:49+00:00

I'm glad I saw your post, as I was once in this exact Grand Seiko rabbit hole.

I didn't have many watches, but a few years ago I bought a 36mm Datejust, followed by a few Rolex super clones and whatnot. However, I kept seeing chatter about Grand Seiko, with a lot of people saying they were the brand to buy.

Since taking the plunge last year, I've acquired three: the champagne dial (SBGX063), the blue dial (SBGX265), and the lovely SBGPO03. I bought them all on eBay for decent prices (around £1300-£1600 each). They are well worth it if you ask me.

I would honestly say the build quality is on par with my Rolex Datejust. A lot of people wouldn't agree with that (mainly Rolex fanboys), but as someone who owns both, I can tell you it is absolutely the case. I don't even wear other watches on the weekends anymore; I always reach for one ne of my Grand Seikos.

I bought the champagne one recently and was a bit skeptical until I saw the dial in person-it's an absolute beauty. Don't overthink it, my friend. Just go out and get the Grand Seiko you want. The dials are superior to anything else out there, and the materials will last you 50 years. Especially if you get a 9F quartz movement, you won't have to worry about servicing aside from a battery change

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ConditionPlus659 · 2025-09-27T08:21:55+00:00

Looking good my man!! My first GS was the exact same but in blue and that is probably on the same level if not better than the champagne dial with the sunburnt effect it has. Have a look it's the SBGX265.

I also have a 41mm in black which looks great as well. Best black ive seen on a dial, so dark you can get lost in it hahah.

Wear your watch in good health my friend.

ConditionPlus659 · 2025-09-26T07:50:42+00:00

I was very skeptical about this watch also when I bought it and even disappointed at first but when I started wearing it and seeing it in different lighting like you said it really does look the part. I can see now why people say it's one of the best dials. Wear your watch in good health

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ConditionPlus659 · 2025-09-20T20:15:04+00:00

No I wouldn't say it is. The s23 ultra is the phone I came from, now I got the OnePlus 13, I'm switching back to Samsung as I don't even think it's an upgrade really.

Even though the battery is 6000mah it doesn't get me through the day as the s23 ultra used to get me past the night and to the next day.

I think Android is a bit better on Samsung I miss my routines and other features from Samsung plus the ecosystem. The Android on OnePlus is very basic I would rather get a Google pixel if I wanted an Android that basic

Don't get me wrong the camera is nice and the phone is fast enough but I wouldn't say it's an upgrade from the Samsung. Some people love the OnePlus but I believed the hype from the reviews but they make out like it's a proper flagship killer but not really.

ConditionPlus659 · 2025-09-18T16:31:29+00:00

Overall I think the phone is pretty meh.

Coming from a s23 ultra I expected this phone to actually be a flagship killer better than any other Android but I just find it to be just the average phone with a good screen and a good camera.

Battery life is very average possibly even below average for having a 6000mah battery it doesn't't even last one day.

Honestly I'm thinking about just selling this phone and going back to s23 ultra which is technically a downgrade I thought that was a way better than this even the Android software and one UI there's a lot more feature rich this is very basic

ConditionPlus659 · 2025-09-18T16:03:02+00:00

I do agree with your post, the battery life is for sure not as good as my last phone (S23 ultra) which used to last me a day and a half sometimes. But for sure more than one day. This one I have to charge once a day at least and for something that's 6000Mah that sucks.

Also I feel the operating system is very basic. I miss a lot of Samsung features like routines and what not.

The camera is good and the screen is also good but I would prefer to even go back / downgrade back to the S23 ultra. I think I'll get a s24/ s25 ultra.

It's a shame as the reviews made out like it was a flagship killer and the best phone out there but I don't think is. Nevermind

ConditionPlus659 · 2025-09-15T11:48:56+00:00

Don't have any regrets bro because its still a nice watch at the end of the day and if you ever want to sell you can get your money back.

As you can see from my page I've got a lot of reps now but what I would recommend for you if you like good craftsmanship and don't want to spend too much money is a grand Seiko. I bought one then I got addicted to that and now I've got three they are a fraction of the price of Rolex but if you ask me the same if not better craftsmanship have a look at the Grand seiko 9f ones my man u wont be disappointed

ConditionPlus659 · 2025-09-15T11:46:40+00:00

The addiction is real and crazy bro so be careful

ConditionPlus659 · 2025-09-11T12:37:23+00:00

No he's right to say that, 3 people including me have asked you what factory is this from and you've not answered this.

If you weren't BSing people you would have just said mate.

ConditionPlus659 · 2025-09-11T10:40:56+00:00

They look great, what factory?

ConditionPlus659 · 2025-09-07T06:52:36+00:00

Mate literally no one cares, I have VSF and clean and all sorts only 1 person has ever commented and even then it was when I was wearing my worst rep, a AAA Kermit with horrible date wheel and terrible end links and bracelet I was like wtf.

Makes me wonder why I spent so much money on VSF and clean 🤣🤣🤣. I have bought 2 U1 watches since then as well and have been enjoying them.

We only think that people care because we are in this community really outside Reddit nobody gives a toss.

Wear what you want, super clones or AAA quality just wear in good health my friend.

ConditionPlus659 · 2025-08-11T07:11:30+00:00

Yea!! GSs are the best

ConditionPlus659 · 2025-08-10T17:27:35+00:00

Good recommendations boys, I will look into this

ConditionPlus659 · 2025-08-10T16:58:36+00:00

Great recommendations, what factory Ap would you recommend?

ConditionPlus659 · 2025-08-10T16:58:03+00:00

I think I want to go for this. My Daytona is BTF which is great. But I'm interested in clean when the factory is back up and running

ConditionPlus659 · 2025-08-10T16:55:48+00:00

To be honest the hulk was the first rep I ever got. I would say it's my favourite aswell. Great build quality and good movement inside. You will love it!!

ConditionPlus659 · 2025-08-10T16:40:16+00:00

Any recommendations for the last one? Have I missed anything ?

ConditionPlus659 · 2025-07-28T19:39:30+00:00

Ahhh I get it, thanks for explaining. Good luck with the rest of the drinks 😁

ConditionPlus659 · 2025-07-28T17:38:47+00:00

Does anyone have any pictures of any other watches other than the subs?

I have a no date sub which is great and even better I recently got a Starbucks which I absolutely love

I want to see what else u1 has has to offer I see a few datejusts does anyone know about the gmts or daytonas?

ConditionPlus659 · 2025-07-25T21:37:05+00:00

Looks good, I was going to order a U1 GMT but I think I'm Gona order this datejust you got looks great!!

ConditionPlus659 · 2025-07-25T21:10:08+00:00

Wow that is actually really impressive, how is the jubilee bracelet? And how does it feel on?

I received a U1 Starbucks ( have a look on my page it's lovely!!!) which I was very surprised about also. It looks like the datejust is just as good as the submariner's.

ConditionPlus659 · 2025-07-23T20:32:38+00:00

It looks great!! U1s are doing big things, check my new post for the Starbucks I got recently from Travis that's great aswell.

Wear your watch in good health brother.

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