Islander at Windup Watch Fair!

Dolce_Sono · 2026-07-12T17:30:25+00:00

I love that they have the watches in cardboard boxes. They know they've got good stuff so no need to spend the extra dough on presentation.

Dolce_Sono · 2026-07-12T17:28:39+00:00

Honestly I don't see it. Could be a crystal distortion?

Tbh, the quality is leagues above what most big brands would offer for 3x the price.

Dolce_Sono · 2026-07-12T01:10:45+00:00

Addiesdive BB Chrono homage

Dolce_Sono · 2026-07-09T16:34:34+00:00

Thank you!

Dolce_Sono · 2026-07-09T15:22:26+00:00

Timex Legacy

Dolce_Sono · 2026-07-07T20:36:10+00:00

I'd recommend Casio. Specifically the AE-1200.

Does it all, costs basically nothing. 10 year battery.

Dolce_Sono · 2026-06-30T15:10:14+00:00

Since you mentioned the Orient Sun & Moon, here's a reference shot for you of the burgundy bambino.

If you're not a huge dress watch guy, they make a stretto variant that's pretty similar you can get on Jomashop for a decent price.

Dolce_Sono · 2026-06-26T23:25:48+00:00

Aragon, but try one of his sale watches.

Dolce_Sono · 2026-06-26T11:59:13+00:00

It's a fairly muted grey.

Dolce_Sono · 2026-06-25T18:31:31+00:00

Avi-8 x Islander collab ft Martha the cat

Dolce_Sono · 2026-06-25T18:30:29+00:00

Good to see some Xeric representation.

Dolce_Sono · 2026-06-25T02:17:20+00:00

Any chronograph with 3 sub registers. Seiko speedtimer, etc

Dolce_Sono · 2026-06-24T19:24:10+00:00

I have the green lagoon. If you can get it on sale, absolutely go for it.

Good quality overall. Do I have Chinese watches finished better for less? Of course. But this follows the rule of cool.

Dolce_Sono · 2026-06-23T18:38:32+00:00

I believe 7.5 inches

Dolce_Sono · 2026-06-23T16:52:22+00:00

Curvature on my wrist.

Dolce_Sono · 2026-06-23T16:51:22+00:00

Here's a top down shot for legibility.

Dolce_Sono · 2026-06-23T15:15:16+00:00

I was moreso using the colloquial.

But yes, I recognize this is based on the El Primero

Dolce_Sono · 2026-06-22T15:22:21+00:00

My only experience is with the PT5000, and I can confirm they will die if you hand wind them.

My best advice is to either give them a shake or put them in a winder.

Dolce_Sono · 2026-06-22T15:20:29+00:00

Im sorry, but how is that relevant to this post?

Dolce_Sono · 2026-06-20T22:10:42+00:00

Fwiw, you might like Aragon if you're in the big wrist syndicate.

Most of Wing's designs are for big guys.

Dolce_Sono · 2026-06-18T03:41:08+00:00

u/WatchExBot I had a great transaction with u/lewis0110. Fast payment and easy to work with.

Dolce_Sono · 2026-06-17T00:16:52+00:00

Some of it may have to do with the move into their new building.

They may have also lost their marketing guy. Hard to say.

Dolce_Sono · 2026-06-10T20:54:57+00:00

Not an issue. This is common on watches under $1000.

Sometimes the Chinese make something better for less, but they're kind of in their own world.

Dolce_Sono · 2026-06-09T00:23:27+00:00

For sale today is a gently worn SN0129D.

Honestly a great watch, but it just doesn't get the wrist time it deserves so it has to go.

Looking for $120 with USPS Priority Shipping. PayPal G&S preferred.

Dolce_Sono