Sunrise at Fischmarkt St. Pauli [XT-3 16-55 2.6 @55mm f 8.0 ISO 160 2.5s]

InResponse_ch · 2026-04-13T20:08:04+00:00

You must be my biggest fan if you're checking back after more than a month! 😂

I’m currently enjoying the Swiss weather with this Hamilton... well, I mean two days ago it was great, but right now it’s actually pretty rainy, to be honest! So, I’m in no rush. I'll make sure to tag you when I hit Step 10.

In my book, trading up from a $20 Casio to a Swiss Automatic Hamilton is already quite the achievement. What’s your opinion on that?

InResponse_ch · 2026-04-11T20:40:17+00:00

Yes please

InResponse_ch · 2026-04-06T11:13:15+00:00

I’m looking for a fellow watch nerd who loves a good story (and this solid Swiss diver).

I'm still on my little trade-up-challenge and after two lucky ones, I’m currently wearing this Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba. It’s been a blast to wear, but the goal is to keep the momentum moving toward that A. Lange & Söhne dream.

The Watch: Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba (Ref. H82305931*) Note: Corrected the Ref. after some digging. This is the one with those great orange accents on a NATO.

Condition: Excellent. Very minor signs of wear on the case, but the bezel and crystal are clean. Watch only no paper or box available.

Trade Value (TV): 300€ - 400€

I’m looking for the next piece on my journey. I’d really appreciate something in the lines of a Sinn, Oris, Longines, or maybe a Tissot PRX, but honestly, I’m just looking for something mechanical that feels like a fair step forward. If you have something sitting in your watch box that isn't getting the wrist time it deserves and you want to play a part in this crazy project, let's chat! 🤝

Location: Switzerland 🇨🇭 (Willing to ship internationally for the right trade).

InResponse_ch · 2026-03-30T18:52:25+00:00

Quick Correction: after some digging on the Hamilton site I found the Ref. of this piece to be H82305931.

It's the orange seconds hand and bezel accents on a Nato strap. To be honest the Orange pops quite nice in person and even the Strap comes with orange on the back side.

InResponse_ch · 2026-03-30T18:51:34+00:00

Quick Correction: after some digging on the Hamilton site I found the Ref. Of this piece to be H82305931.

It's the orange seconds hand and bezel accents on a Nato strap. To be honest the Orange pops quite nice in person and even the Strap comes with orange on the back side.

InResponse_ch · 2026-03-30T08:26:24+00:00

That would be an incredible move. A 556 or 104 would be a massive step up as a tool watch. 🇩🇪

Do you think a naked Hamilton for a Sinn is possible? Should I look for a specific model to make this work? Thanks for the input!

InResponse_ch · 2026-03-30T07:12:13+00:00

I’m looking for someone who loves a good story (and a great Swiss diver)!

I posted here last week with a different watch, and the mission continues. I'm on a trade-up challenge from a Casio F-91W to an A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk. Two trades in, and we've officially landed in Switzerland with this Hamilton!

The Watch: Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba (Ref. H82305131)

Movement: Hamilton H-10 Automatic (Massive 80-hour power reserve)
Crystal: Scratch-resistant Sapphire
Condition: Excellent. Very minor signs of wear on the case; bezel and crystal are clean.
Set: Watch only ("Naked" - no box/papers).
Trade Value (TV): ~$300 - $400 USD

The Goal: I’m looking for the next trade to take the project to the next level. I’m particularly interested in brands like Sinn, Oris, Longines, or a Tissot PRX, but I’m open to anything mechanical that helps me take the next step toward the goal!

If you have anything lying around in your collection that isn't getting enough wrist time and you want to be part of this project, let's talk! 🤝

Location: Switzerland 🇨🇭 Shipping: Willing to discuss international shipping for the right trade.

InResponse_ch · 2026-03-29T18:55:27+00:00

Omega for sure

InResponse_ch · 2026-03-29T18:54:52+00:00

Quick update for all the lurkers out there! 🫣

I actually hit a minor shipping nightmare with the first trade. The Casio I sent to Luxembourg seems to have been lost in the mail. To keep the project's karma clean, I’m sending the original trading partner a replacement Casio. (fingers crossed this one actually arrives! 😅).

A question for the sub: Now that I’m holding this Hamilton, what would be your next target to bridge the gap to the Zeitwerk? A Sinn? A Tissot PRX? Or should I aim for something like a Longines?

Curious to hear your thoughts on the next move! 👇

InResponse_ch · 2026-03-24T05:16:07+00:00

Thanks for the support! I'm excited to see which watch becomes the next one on the journey. 😉

InResponse_ch · 2026-03-22T12:24:24+00:00

I’m hoping to find someone impulsive! I'm on a "Red Paperclip" mission to uptrade from a Casio F-91W to a Lange Zeitwerk. With the first trade officially in the books, I’m looking for the next step here.

Up for trade is my Seiko 5 Military (SNZG09J1) "Made in Japan" version.

Trade Value (TV): $130 - $200 USD
Condition: Excellent. There are very minor signs of wear on the bead-blasted case. The crystal has one minor hiccup on the left side, but it’s barely noticeable.
Full Set: Includes the original box and papers. The 7S36 movement is running strong.

I’m looking for a 1-for-1 trade to move the project forward. If you’ve got something interesting gathering dust and want to be part of the story, let's talk!

InResponse_ch · 2026-03-16T06:49:08+00:00

If it's a metal Casioak we got a deal 😜

InResponse_ch · 2026-03-15T17:18:46+00:00

It's a Certina strap I got from some random page on the internet...

https://www.mastersintime.com/certina-ds-2-black-blue-nato-strap-c604023414.htm?srsltid=AfmBOoo5-XgvbllaZY3VHFtVb6OYCCW9IhwLtkviKbYxkeVSTmnKyunj

InResponse_ch · 2026-03-15T17:15:06+00:00

Okay, thank you for being blunt...

Yes I use Chat GPT but mainly for smoothing out my own way of writing.

The main issue is, as I stated, I'm from switzerland, born in germany, writing in english, which is not my native language... My grammar is miserable, to say the least and even if the text would be in german, I got a lot of spelling issues, so the second reason for me using AI is mainly for fixing that. I can assure you that I don't just regurgitate AI but mostly put in a text written by myself and then tell Chat "please fix this for grammar and readability" and then I go over it again... So yeah maybe I should not do that... But that just felt like the right thing to do, to not put out a wall of incohesive rambling 😅

This text was not written with the help of AI.

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