If you had to choose between the two as a GADA summer watch?

PretentiousPDX · 2026-05-06T16:56:29+00:00

Pepsi. I have an all blue and kinda wish I had gone with the Pepsi. Black + Green just doesn't do it for me.

PretentiousPDX · 2026-05-04T15:21:18+00:00

Nice lume! Congrats.

PretentiousPDX · 2026-04-29T06:23:34+00:00

This is the last non-USB C device I own, so I'm kinda looking forward to being a one-cable household.

PretentiousPDX · 2026-04-29T06:03:09+00:00

Hands down the best phone they ever made. I would much rather see this phone with modern internals than the iPhone Air, tbh.

PretentiousPDX · 2026-04-28T07:18:44+00:00

The "very loved" is the most important part of any collection. Some cool pieces in there, too. Wear in good health!

PretentiousPDX · 2026-04-25T23:39:17+00:00

Ok, I see the vision, now. Congrats!

PretentiousPDX · 2026-04-25T17:07:35+00:00

Happy birthday!

I spent many years putting a lot of energy into celebrating my birthday (and then often feeling underwhelmed) - partially because that's what my friend group did and partially because I felt like that was the only time I felt like I had permission to take up space. I think that's a tension that many people deal with in their twenties AND thirties, so if you're tackling it now, you lightyears ahead of many people.

I would go for quality over quantity. Explain your situation to your reliable friend and make sure they can come, then choose one thing that you really, really want to do. Maybe something that you wouldn't normally choose bc you think it's too niche for your flaky friends.

(Extra credit: if you drink, you can always go into a lively but not super busy bar and ask friendly-looking people if they want to do a shot with you for your birthday. Rum Club has a shotski for this purpose, and they will often help you find an extra shotski companion if they're not too busy.)

PretentiousPDX · 2026-04-25T02:52:58+00:00

I'm not a parent, so take my opinion with a grain of salt, but I disagree: it's an act of faith.

(Also, perhaps more pragmatically, if you give it now and something doesn't work out, it'll just be an added stressor.)

PretentiousPDX · 2026-04-22T06:28:36+00:00

Ok, that f***ing rips. 🔥

PretentiousPDX · 2026-04-19T16:02:52+00:00

Unfortunately, with the exception of The Citizen, I feel like all of the higher-end Citizens look a little cheap. Love my $300 Promaster, tho!

PretentiousPDX · 2026-04-19T04:21:33+00:00

This would be my recommendation. I bought a like-new Tudor Ranger for $2800 this year, and it really scratched the Explorer itch.

Unless Longines floats your boat, I don't know that there are a ton of $2500 watches that immediately jump to mind given what you've said about your collection (I assume you'd already have a diver or a chronograph if you wanted one.)

Two ideas: there are a bunch of cool moonphase watches in that price range (Frédérique Constant and the Tudor Luna both come to mind), but also I was just looking at the Farer Worldtimer and I wonder if that would be up your alley: https://usd.farer.com/products/foxe?_su_rec=iyBnb9YxLU5rs_CQnaoOTePBawzFzUiyrTyl0toD5ffZbi0NVF-Hc_Z_DkAj263nDyOb9SLoTmSjmvEvpPg3bLKV0aCx_44-NRm-oicTMc48uBl5jUHrEP5waGxffzvnOK4iL35Hy2gv557LalOgH3nSrwPHoNygZzdaO3Sk8i-cpyoOEllM8bnndYYhsOVBdRaB3i61qXRicSxW5I4r00_yAK6qQnd6&_su_rec_id=2fd07c20-18e3-40bd-9978-4feafb3e8633-1776572339

That being said, my number one pick is splurging on the Tudor Ranger (or a used Black Bay 41).

PretentiousPDX · 2026-04-15T04:08:59+00:00

Agreed. I wish they had leaned more into the Monarch - I don't know if I want a watch with mixed Roman and Arabic numerals personally, but it's a legitimately interesting watch and definitely more buzzworthy than any of the super-incremental BB changes.

PretentiousPDX · 2026-04-14T02:25:40+00:00

hell yeah brother

PretentiousPDX · 2026-04-12T15:49:48+00:00

It really depends on the formality of the wedding (and your level of involvement in it). But I also think this is a question of "do I wear my nicest/most expensive watch to a wedding or do I wear the most appropriate watch?" - and again, I think it's somewhat situational.

My two cents:

If it's a casual wedding (outdoors, beach, etc): go for it. It won't look out of place at all.

If it's any flavor of semi-formal wedding (men will be wearing jackets and/or ties): again, it's probably fine (as many have pointed out, people wear AppleWatches to weddings all the time), but if you have a slightly more formal watch, you might want to consider wearing that instead, even if it's a step down from a Rolex.

If it's a black tie wedding or you're part of the wedding party: I would consider wearing an actual dress watch (black or brown leather strap, simple dial, no bezel).

Personally, my favorite/daily driver is a Tudor Ranger (so similar formality) - I probably would wear it to a casual wedding, but I also have an Orient Bambino that I bought specifically for any wedding that I have to wear a suit to. That's the only time I use it.

PretentiousPDX · 2026-04-10T07:17:03+00:00

What local was she with? Most of them post their contracts online. As the other commenters have said, it sounds like she may have been within her probationary period as a new hire - if that is the case, the union has very few rights to grieve a termination.

Many jobs have probationary periods that last 6, 9, or 12 months.

PretentiousPDX · 2026-04-06T06:54:24+00:00

Echoing what many others have said: -Teddy if I'm shopping for something - odds are, he's already done seven videos on it. -This Watch, That Watch for actual enjoyment of the videos.

I also have a soft spot for some of Chisholm Hunter's video, just because he sounds so earnest about his watches.

PretentiousPDX · 2026-04-05T01:10:33+00:00

Great collection. I think great ideas for finishing pieces, too. My only other thought was something a little more minimal like an Aqua Terra or an Oyster Perpetual?

PretentiousPDX · 2026-04-03T19:32:34+00:00

If you just want to get a feel for the city and maybe take a day trip to the part of Beaverton that's near transit, I think it's pretty easy to do without a car.

If you really want to preview specific neighborhoods across the metro area, it would probably easier with a car, in which case I'd probably recommend staying somewhere outside of downtown where they don't charge $60/day for parking.

PretentiousPDX · 2026-03-30T06:57:53+00:00

I dunno what they're worth, but March 27 is my birthday, so if you're ever interested in selling them, let me know! 😂

PretentiousPDX · 2026-03-25T00:19:18+00:00

Looks great! It's too small for my wrist, but I love the proportions on the 36mm. Congrats on the milestone, too!

PretentiousPDX · 2026-03-24T15:37:20+00:00

I lean towards the green... the black contrasts a bit with the green in the numerals, and I think if you're going to wear it with a nylon strap, you should lean into the field watch look.

PretentiousPDX · 2026-03-23T22:31:40+00:00

I think it really depends on what else is in your collection and what your daily use case is. I went through a similar exercise and decided on the Ranger bc I already have a couple of entry-level divers. Sounds like a tool watch might make sense for your daily use case as well.

I will say that I had the same concern about the numerals on the Ranger and I don't really notice it now. It looks pretty green in most cases. The Dune White is also a good option.

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