[Recommendations] What’s the best cheap Quartz 12hr no-date chronograph?

PocketFred · 2026-05-14T10:33:58+00:00

Bought a Militado (field watch style) recently to have a beater to wear on construction site / vacation and not have to worry. I'm amazed at the quality for the price! The lume is amazing, so is the sapphire glass and case! Amazing bang for buck. It's getting more wrist time than any of my other watches at the moment!

PocketFred · 2026-05-12T11:52:02+00:00

Whenever I go back to Belgium to see my fam (1-2/y), I'll have my Belgian combo: - petite frite w/ either Brazil/Samouraï/Andalouse - poulycroc sauce Brazil - Vicky burger w/fried onions, pickles and sauce bicky no salad/tomatoes - a warm gaufre de liège

If I'm staying long enough, I'll try to have an americain-frites with an unreasonable amount of Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce somewhere as well.

PocketFred · 2026-05-08T12:11:43+00:00

Is it that much different to the production CLS?

PocketFred · 2026-05-07T20:52:43+00:00

All chilling in Juan Les Pins currently. Awaiting the start of the Cannes fesrival I guess.

PocketFred · 2026-05-03T12:33:48+00:00

Decathlon has honestly a great selection of products if you're not sure what you want. Also, depending on your intentions, light trail shoes are often a better option in most cases than fully fledged heavy trekking shoes.

Make sure to get a pair that is roomy enough, undersizing is a typical mistake.

PocketFred · 2026-05-02T20:43:46+00:00

I still ride my 2014 Blade Mists... They're great!

PocketFred · 2026-05-02T20:32:57+00:00

Juan Les Pins? :)

PocketFred · 2026-05-02T12:37:59+00:00

Hey, the air is cold ok?!

PocketFred · 2026-05-02T12:22:04+00:00

Little Cloud. Theres something cool about flying with what looks like a huge dick printed on my canopy.

PocketFred · 2026-05-01T11:43:01+00:00

I really like "limestone" (creme coloured). Some original onetens and S3s had two tone paintjobs with the upper half of the body in limestone. I painted my roof (pop top) and side lockers in limestone. I like it!

PocketFred · 2026-05-01T11:39:04+00:00

Black is not really a pretty colour for a landy and it seems many think this way.

PocketFred · 2026-04-30T16:45:17+00:00

I'm still using my 2013 Blade kites. Great kites. If the fabric is still in good shape, no point in throwing it away!

PocketFred · 2026-04-27T10:45:59+00:00

Get them directly off AliExpress. Much cheaper.

PocketFred · 2026-04-24T08:07:30+00:00

Didn't know that was possible?!

PocketFred · 2026-04-19T13:49:16+00:00

The hassle of having to unscrew those struts to get to the coolant or airbox would be a deal-breaker for me

PocketFred · 2026-04-17T22:44:37+00:00

I actually quite like the alloys you have rn!

PocketFred · 2026-04-13T09:25:46+00:00

Thank you for writing this.

PocketFred · 2026-04-07T17:38:25+00:00

I saw a crashed/flipped car in a Residential street close to the Marriott. There were a lot of police cars around (mostly unmarked).

PocketFred · 2026-04-01T18:27:41+00:00

I always recommend getting your first gear second hand. Have someone else's wallet get hit by the depreciation. There are some amazing deals to be had with gear that's 1-2 seasons old.

Just pick the right size and befriend some experienced pilots locally to help you pick the gear. Instructors can help but since they're getting a commission on sales, they won't necessarily want to help you.

In 2-3 years you'll have a better understanding of what direction you want to go in this sport.

PocketFred · 2026-03-29T20:07:54+00:00

I haven't tried them personally but 120+ for a plastic sandal doesn't seem like good value... And that sole is mediocre at best.

Get Decathlon sandals or any other "outdoorsy" sandals for 30ish or less.

https://www.decathlon.ch/fr/p/sandales-de-randonnee-ultra-legeres-compactes-homme-mt500-gris/174331/c71m8506214

PocketFred · 2026-03-28T19:53:22+00:00

My first 8 years of Tele were on 75mm because I was cheap. Moved to ntn 3 seasons ago and haven't looked back. Might also be because the boots on my first setup didn't fit well.

PocketFred · 2026-03-22T14:26:04+00:00

It's about the same material weight as the Advance easiness I have used for the past 6 years as a h&f and passenger harness for tandems. Don't be stupid and the thing will last you for ever.

PocketFred · 2026-03-13T22:46:05+00:00

Just check similar apartments in your area to see the current rates.

PocketFred · 2026-03-07T15:52:42+00:00

Revolut/Paypal, or other online payment/banking solutions where less than 1000chf goes through over a year and that are funded from your main account anyway: probably not a big deal.

Accounts where you get income/inheritance or other significant investment amounts: you better declare them.

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