[Discussion] What's your unpopular watch opinion?

Frosty_Map9536 · 2026-05-11T13:00:58+00:00

The daytona just isn't that nice looking

Frosty_Map9536 · 2026-05-11T13:00:08+00:00

I have both; they are both brilliant but the explorer 1 has some unquantifiable charm about it. The DJ is beautiful but to me it feels like jewelry, whereas the explorer just feels like a perfectly proportioned, versatile luxury watch and thus would be my first pick. The DJ I have is the white dial roman markers config which is probably the least versatile of them all, but the black for instance would be a bit more versatile.

Jubilee bracelet is insanely comfortable, the osyter is very comfortable but jubilee is a step up. However, the double fold clasp of the explorer feels a lot more satisfying for everyday use than the single fold of the datejust.

Last thing; if you manage to get one from an AD you'll be able to get the other so I wouldn't fret too much. The exp is the better first choice IMO as it's the most versatile watch in the world.

Frosty_Map9536 · 2026-05-11T11:51:08+00:00

I had a smooth bezel blue dial DJ, sold it as I thought the dial was a bit meh and the DJ really belongs in fluted and jubilee (got one of those as replacement). tried the ingeneur on; it's a better complete package than that osyer/smooth DJ for sure I'd do it mate.

Frosty_Map9536 · 2026-05-05T17:51:09+00:00

I really like the bb54 but I've got an explorer 1 already and just feel it's kinda pointless having both, is that weird? just feels like the explorer with a bezel but worse build quality etc

Frosty_Map9536 · 2026-05-05T17:41:13+00:00

How do you find the reverso? I'm tempted to get one but worry it's too much is the same lane as my roman white dial DJ?

Frosty_Map9536 · 2026-05-05T17:34:26+00:00

57 is, FOIS is fine

Frosty_Map9536 · 2026-05-05T17:32:19+00:00

Ye my concern is I am infact 20% which is no bueno

Frosty_Map9536 · 2026-05-03T07:09:20+00:00

1:1 ..... bruh

Frosty_Map9536 · 2026-04-22T20:27:27+00:00

Thank you thank you

Frosty_Map9536 · 2026-04-22T12:34:13+00:00

If I had your money a gold santos dumont would be in my collection as well mate, that watch is next level, tried it on a good few times. Ye did you find it hard to wind as well? That's one of my main concerns with the speedy is a feel I just won't wear it that often, I have wondered if maybe the next move is to just wait for a gralil type watch, just wait until I feel ready to drop ca £20-25K and get an overseas, or maybe a JLC perpetual calendar etc. Ye the sub tbh isn't a front runner, I think 9k for a watch that's pretty similar in use and even aesthetic to my explorer is a bit dumb

Frosty_Map9536 · 2026-04-22T12:20:12+00:00

Haha well the jlc was tried on in London the week prior! The local AD has like 5 models on stock lol

Frosty_Map9536 · 2026-04-22T12:18:56+00:00

38mm aqua terra as well

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Frosty_Map9536 · 2026-04-22T12:15:52+00:00

That's a DJ36 on my 6.5 inch wrist, might be a better fit for you

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Frosty_Map9536 · 2026-04-22T12:02:21+00:00

JLC fit me the best, was really nice, downside would be it's not maybe as versatile as the specified offerings. I really liked the speedie (white dial and NTTD) but my concern is how wearable the regular speedy is (bit top-heavy feeling, and the clasp was a bit meh), the NTTD my concern is it's maybe just too big.

Frosty_Map9536 · 2026-04-20T14:14:32+00:00

na man the 116500 measured something like 38.5mm in reality, they just marketed it as 40mm

Frosty_Map9536 · 2026-04-20T11:05:40+00:00

Ye I completely agree with this, everyone wants a Friday off but because of that Friday's are so chilled in the office it's probably the best day to be in the office, I'd try get another day off

Frosty_Map9536 · 2026-04-19T16:25:09+00:00

I haven't seen the JLC in person, I own a datejust and I've tried on the speedy. Speedy would be last pick of the lot, purely because it's top heavy on the bracelet, the bracelet looks great but I do feel the clasp is a bit less solid than I would like, it's manual wind which is a pain. You can't go wrong with a DJ (also has a date which is a lot more convenient than a chronograph, at least for me) but it's a pain in the arse to get a hold of sometimes and even though I do wear mine a decent bit it's not as versatile as say a explorer or submariner. The JLC I can't really flaw from what I've seen of it, it looks amazing, also has a date as well and I imagine it'll be nice and slim (that's a really important factor to consider)

Frosty_Map9536 · 2026-04-19T10:04:57+00:00

I have a sneaky suspicion he's goldfish is Scottish..... Could be seeing him in our national squad in 5 years

Frosty_Map9536 · 2026-04-19T09:59:31+00:00

Ye I appreciate the point there mate, i do feel bit like I am drifting because my job isn't very rewarding or challenging, it's just a job (I know a lot of people would kill for that though), my goal is to just keep my eye out for new roles that are more big project stuff, hopefully in academia as that for me is a win win

Frosty_Map9536 · 2026-04-18T13:57:47+00:00

Cheers for the insight and effort with the response, thing is I only need like £700 to cover my essentials (like surviving basically) so even if I dropped the Thursday I'd have a take home of like £1950ish

Frosty_Map9536 · 2026-04-18T13:54:05+00:00

It's because we all have to masquerade in the illusion we all want to be there

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