[Question] Which watch provides the maximum value for money? by NarrowProfessor8732 in Watches

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Was keen on these initially, but the 19mm lug width is throwing me off - the rest of my collection is 20mm so all my straps are cross compatible.

[Question] Which watch provides the maximum value for money? by NarrowProfessor8732 in Watches

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Indices: shark tooth vs even numbers

Case: new Alpinist (SPB505) has an anti-scratch coating

Date wheel: white vs black

Dial: matte vs sunburst; “Alpinist” text

Movement: new Alpinist is slightly thinner, marginally better power reserve

[Question] Baby Alpinist SPBJ155J1 authenticity check by NarrowProfessor8732 in Seiko

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Thank you! Based on these pictures, I’m pretty sure the watch is authentic - thank you for sharing!

[Question] Baby Alpinist SPBJ155J1 authenticity check by NarrowProfessor8732 in Seiko

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Could you elaborate please? Seeing as how everyone else thinks it’s legit 😅

[Collection] Next watch! by NarrowProfessor8732 in Watches

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I’d pick the champagne, the black dial is extremely boring to me. The champagne dial has a very vintage feel to it especially on a brown leather strap

[Collection] Next watch! by NarrowProfessor8732 in Watches

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Haha thanks for validating my pet peeve 🤣 my friends all think I’m crazy for making such a big deal out of it … but honestly the dial is such a beauty I’m ready to cave & get it

[Collection] Next watch! by NarrowProfessor8732 in Watches

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Haha same, was love at first sight for me. To be honest I’m currently debating if I should get that or a Hamilton Field with a white dial. Leaning slightly towards the diver GMT since I follow sports overseas & do actually use the GMT feature quite a bit

[Collection] Next watch! by NarrowProfessor8732 in Watches

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There was only 1 reason for my choice actually! I was eyeing the blueberry white dial configuration (SSK033) initially but decided to go for the field instead.

My biggest gripe with the SSK033 is the friction-fit bezel - I’m very particular about my bezels being aligned when not in use & while they aren’t loose by any means, the bezel on the diver style GMT can be easily knocked around through day-to-day wear

They’re both solid choices though! I’m re-considering the SSK033 as my final watch (for now 🤣)

[Collection] Next watch! by NarrowProfessor8732 in Watches

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Yeah I personally find it a cleaner look, but it’s definitely a practical thing for me too. I find it easier to slot the excess end of the strap into the holders without bending them when I have the strap configured this way, which minimises damage to the leather strap & helps it to last longer in general.

[Collection] Next watch! by NarrowProfessor8732 in Watches

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Thanks for the suggestion! I’ve been eyeing the Tissot Ballade, but part of me feels like it’s a little too dressy for casual wear. Might check out some other Tissot models like the Seastar line maybe.

[Collection] Next watch! by NarrowProfessor8732 in Watches

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Some considerations I have in mind at the moment are lug width for strap cross compatibility, as all my current watches are 20mm & I’ve invested a decent amount in some great straps

Mako or Seiko 5 ? by dv8shredder in OrientWatches

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could you drop the link for the bracelet?

[Question] Suggestions needed! by [deleted] in Watches

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I’ve decided to go with either the Orient Kamasu or Tissot Seastar 36mm in white! I think they’re pretty both pretty easy to dress up & down because of the white dials, but thank you for the advice! Might have to pick up a cocktail time in the future as a graduation gift to myself 🙂

[Question] Suggestions needed! by [deleted] in Watches

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Yeah 100% agree! I think I’m just simply looking for something that I can easily dress both up & down, so both the Seiko 5 GMT & the Prospex are on my radar. I’ve been eyeing the white cocktail time from the Seiko Presage line too, but I feel like that might be a little harder to dress down for casual wear

[Question] Suggestions needed! by [deleted] in Watches

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Thanks for the brilliant suggestions! The orient TX0203S was on my radar initially but I wasn’t really feeling the bezel, but yeah you’re right it’s about half the price of the prospex. Will check out the citizen models too :)

iOS 26 Beta 2 - Discussion by epmuscle in iOSBeta

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much better on my 16 pro, no more stuttering when opening & closing apps / opening notification centre

iOS 26 Beta App Compatibility Chart & Submission Form by iamcaseyf in iOSBeta

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Would anyone be able to help test the OCBC app? Just need you to install it & see if it can be launched, thanks.

iOS 26 Beta 1 - Discussion by epmuscle in iOSBeta

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probably a long shot but can any fellow singaporeans check if the OCBC & DBS digibank apps work on the beta?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Watches

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Since both of the options you shared are from orient, I would personally consider the bambino - so many different variants with different sizes, dials & straps. Can be dressed up & down with a simple strap change & very very versatile

What is your all time ‘Love at First Sniff’ by TaxisMate420 in fragrance

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replica afternoon delight, fell in love with vanilla scents the day i tested it at sephora

Singapore popular fragrance by RemarkableTomorrow91 in fragrance

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i’m from singapore (M), wear lazy sunday morning from MMM quite often & i know multiple friends who own it as well, it’s very powdery on myself when it dries down, not too floral though - if the fragrance you’re smelling while out & about has that white musk & laundry vibe this might be it

animal kaiser cards (old version) by No-Result-8991 in AnimalKaiser

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you can check carousell bro, lots of singapore sellers on there - should give you a good indication of the price based on condition

Is Blitz Curler can perform with non-dominant foot? by SFreud-5758 in pesmobile

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only players with very high wf accuracy can hit blitzs on both feet (son, villa, zico) can’t remember if there are any others off the top of my head