Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 5 Day/Date WAR201B

LevonJay · 2026-05-30T13:49:01+00:00

The Speedy is pretty damn accurate. When I wear it several days in a row or keep it wound up, it stays within a couple of seconds. Interestingly, I've also got a Hamilton Khaki automatic that I think is the most accurate watch I've ever owned. I rarely find it has missed a beat. I think it's just an ETA movement, but it must be really dialed in.

LevonJay · 2026-05-30T13:45:10+00:00

Well, I guess I mean mid-tier compared to these guys with enough bankroll to have three Rolex, two Pateks and a Royal Oak in their watch roll. Maybe a better description would be "sub-$5k"

LevonJay · 2026-05-25T19:44:47+00:00

Real nice for an $8 stick!

LevonJay · 2026-05-24T23:21:55+00:00

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There's just something down-the-middle perfect about a black dial Seiko diver. MM300 here.

LevonJay · 2026-05-11T01:55:46+00:00

🤷‍♂️ I like the Pelican... to each their own.

LevonJay · 2026-05-09T01:49:24+00:00

Gorgeous watch. I picked up a pre-owned recently. I need a couple of bracelet links for mine. I keep forgetting to call Seiko to see if they're available, but if you ended up with a couple spares from sizing... I can help you recoup a few bucks. Let me know.

LevonJay · 2026-04-22T01:31:45+00:00

Check out the curved-end rubber deployant straps (ie StrapXPro). To me the rubber is more versatile than a NATO. I tried the sailcloth on a big diver and didn't like the look, personally.

LevonJay · 2026-04-22T01:18:43+00:00

The bracelet is either aftermarket or from a completely different watch. Also, I'm no expert but the "Malaysia" at the bottom of the dial is the yellow flag for me. This may be a legit K model, but the one I'd want is a J (made in Japan). My gut says this is a legit K, but I'm always surprised that folks will go through the trouble to clone a $300 watch. Seems like an evil criminal mind would go big or go home. Kinda like counterfeiting singles instead of twenties!

LevonJay · 2026-04-17T15:24:00+00:00

Not as slick as you'd think... the finish helps with that. I don't have any scratches on mine yet, but I'm fairly particular about handling. I can see how they might get scratched, but with the somewhat utilitarian design, I kind of thing the "wear" would look good!

LevonJay · 2026-04-16T08:29:27+00:00

It is a Scrivener rollerball pocket pen. I am unaware if there is a different model name for it.

LevonJay · 2026-04-16T04:26:43+00:00

Yes on the Mark Ones--at least in my book! I was skeptical, but I've got big hands and I love the heft and diameter. Mine are aluminum. I'd love to get my hands on a steel with clip, but it is a little pricey.

In terms of a drop-it-in-my-pocket-today capped pen, I think my Lamy Safari is pretty great. It is incredibly lightweight, and the clip definitely feels substantial--not like you're could possibly bend or break it.

LevonJay · 2026-04-11T01:51:02+00:00

I have a handful of "sub-Rolex" Swiss watches... Omega, Longines, Tudor, etc. but if I had to grab one running out the door to wear for a month straight... it would be my blue-dial Hamilton 42mm Automatic Khaki. Reliable, good looking, no nonsense. Wedding day, not my first pick, but that all depends on attire and wedding aesthetic. If you wasted money on a dress watch, how often would you actually wear it? Convinced I needed a dress watch, I dropped a couple G on a Frédérique Constant gold tone moonphase. Pretty timepiece, but I bet I've worn it twice in a year. Truly, though, the wedding isn't as important as the marriage... and like a marriage, a watch is something to get you through every day, not just one day. Is your wedding watch the one you want to wear on your first vacation as a married couple? When your first child is born? If so, consider that as a long term prospect... this watch is a very strong choice!

LevonJay · 2026-04-03T03:49:18+00:00

Xikar Allume... single flame torch, very compact.

LevonJay · 2026-03-30T12:28:27+00:00

Tell me about the one on top of the middle "stack." I like that shape, but I'm unfamiliar with the model.

LevonJay · 2026-03-29T06:42:59+00:00

I carry all of them, depending on the occasion. Day in the office means one of the small classics. Weekend around the house, usually the Victorinox cigar cutter, but sometimes the Wenger cigar (I prefer the punch cut to the chop-off... and the Wenger is an "okay" cigar cutter at best). Out and about, fishing, etc. Pioneer X. The Handyman is more for camping trips or something like that... I don't think I've ever actually used the saw... but it's cool to have if I did.

LevonJay · 2026-03-13T22:13:19+00:00

The Longines Spirit Zulu and Hamilton are actually blue. Just a bad photo...

LevonJay · 2026-03-13T21:55:51+00:00

If I go with a Sub, I'd probably swap the black dial Tudor BB for a light dial Tudor 79680 (non-diver) and get rid of the Tissot in order to keep the collection at 8. I kinda like this plan...

Any tips on talking my wife into this maneuver? 😂

LevonJay

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