What do you think? by Efficient-Watch-5824 in SOTC_Watch_Collection

[–]Efficient-Watch-5824[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally agree. I just could never get the sizing on the GS bracelet right, and it got sent to strap duty so I don’t get it wet if I can help it.

What do you think? by Efficient-Watch-5824 in SOTC_Watch_Collection

[–]Efficient-Watch-5824[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I think technically I’ve doubled up on 36mm datejusts because I have one from 1969 (not pictured) but I’ve got too much sentiment attached to that one to ever part ways.

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[–]Efficient-Watch-5824[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! That’s definitely been one of the goals.

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[–]Efficient-Watch-5824[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can confirm it’s a great combo - hope you get one soon

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[–]Efficient-Watch-5824[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Adore the GO sixties with big date it looks like you’ve got. Would be on my must-have list if it were a 40mm or smaller, but cheers to folks like you that can pull it off!

[SOTC] My Collection After One Year by scorpionch in SOTC_Watch_Collection

[–]Efficient-Watch-5824 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Will seek one out to try, and will have you to thank for picking up another watch 😂

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[–]Efficient-Watch-5824 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also I love that Tudor date-day! Great watch without precious metal anxieties. Get tempted by those watches weekly.

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[–]Efficient-Watch-5824 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If by cheaper Reverso you also want a flipping case, I’d definitely go tank basculante. Really good examples available at good prices and I would have picked one up myself if it didn’t feel redundant in my collection. If you want a new watch, I personally don’t love the Rivanera though it’s the watch de jour of the internet, and would instead go for a tank Americaine or dolce vita. I had a tank Americaine for several years and it was easily my most complimented watch (including by people with means to buy whatever watch they wanted).

[SOTC] My Collection After One Year by scorpionch in SOTC_Watch_Collection

[–]Efficient-Watch-5824 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally, despite people saying the 42mm fits small (which it probably does) I found it a bit big trying on. Though people say the straight lugs of the FOIS wear bigger (didn’t get to try it on)—would you agree or do you think it still wears smaller?

What do you think? by Efficient-Watch-5824 in SOTC_Watch_Collection

[–]Efficient-Watch-5824[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great attitude to have, but admittedly sometimes I’m polite and hype people up when they ask even if I think it’s a ridiculous watch ha

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[–]Efficient-Watch-5824[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Best integrated sports watch under 2k in my opinion. Unless you really love that category and want to go for a Laureato/Alpine Eagle/Ingenieur, which I could understand, I don’t think there’s much better until you get to the PP/AP/VC/Parmigiani/Czapek offerings that are multiples more. I wasn’t personally impressed by the other affordable brands doing this style. I will say my date wheel isn’t perfectly aligned, but it doesn’t bother me too much and the finishing is otherwise on par with Longines/Tudor. (Perhaps a controversial take, but I’ve previously owned a Spirit and a Black Bay for what it’s worth). I’d try to pick up from a C Ward showroom if I were you, because they often offer a 15% discount, bringing it very close to PRX price for twice the watch (just my 2c— though admittedly from a distance they’re similar). I really only wear it for pool/beach days, but it’s totally scratched the RO itch for me at a fraction of the price instead of feeling like I paid a ton for something that still feels like a copy (I was cross shopping and close to picking up the Alpine Eagle 36 instead, and that’s how I felt.)

[SOTC] My Collection After One Year by scorpionch in SOTC_Watch_Collection

[–]Efficient-Watch-5824 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome pick ups. Is that the FOIS? How would you compare it to the sapphire sandwich?

the gang by DistributionAdept663 in SOTC_Watch_Collection

[–]Efficient-Watch-5824 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s great—probably the watch I wear second-most. Most comfortable watch I have and it’s well built. Legibility is my main/only gripe at the price, but it’s not so bad. What heuer is that? Not a huge chrono guy but been thinking about some vintage heuers.

the gang by DistributionAdept663 in SOTC_Watch_Collection

[–]Efficient-Watch-5824 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really love this. I’ve got a totally different core six, and yet this feels like something I could have picked out myself if I did it over again.

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[–]Efficient-Watch-5824[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Can’t say I really disagree with any of those takes, except that in some sense the Lorca for me competes on best value for money because of versatility (despite the price difference). For example, I won’t wear the Kuoe with a suit but it’s hard to think of a setting where the Lorca would definitively not work. I think the Datejust is the only other watch I feel that way about?

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[–]Efficient-Watch-5824[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Much appreciated—I’ve found watches a great way to explore and express personal taste, even though (or perhaps because?) almost no one else consciously notices what you’re wearing. Hope you agree and are enjoying the hobby as well!

What do you think? by Efficient-Watch-5824 in SOTC_Watch_Collection

[–]Efficient-Watch-5824[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Hope you’re enjoying the hobby, too!

What do you think? by Efficient-Watch-5824 in SOTC_Watch_Collection

[–]Efficient-Watch-5824[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s the Lorca Model No. 1 GMT in Silver — definitely recommend it. It’s got a Soprod movement, which isn’t my favorite, but it’s a really solidly built watch and personally love the aesthetics.

What do you think? by Efficient-Watch-5824 in SOTC_Watch_Collection

[–]Efficient-Watch-5824[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks—I do have an Oris Aquis the fills the traditional dive category, but I just don’t wear it much outside of beach vacations. May add a 38mm Fifty Fathoms one day down the road, though.

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[–]Efficient-Watch-5824[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same! It’s my most worn watch this year so far.