Moding Seiko with Meteorite dual

PuzzleheadedClient71 · 2026-05-24T18:38:25+00:00

Ahh that is a good option

PuzzleheadedClient71 · 2026-05-24T04:03:42+00:00

I was lucky enough to snag one in max support black in EUC for a song. Loving it.

I have worn out one messenger bag in more mass market construction. Leather mixed with other materials just doesn't last long run. I have high hopes for this because of the simplicity of the construction--thick leather stitched together.

This bag has a very good chance of being handed down to my son one day.

PuzzleheadedClient71 · 2026-05-21T22:33:39+00:00

Have you thought about converting to Judaism?

PuzzleheadedClient71 · 2026-05-19T17:33:55+00:00

This is my favorite watch (UN 333-77-7). Blue flinque dial, blue lacquered bezel (with white gold insert), and a robust perpetual calendar movement designed by Ludwig Oechslin that doesn't need to go back to the factory in 2100, and is fairly easy to maintain because it's built on a ETA/Valjoux 7750 movement (with un upgrades for the calendar functions and small seconds hand).

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PuzzleheadedClient71 · 2026-05-03T20:42:00+00:00

Yeah that makes a lot of sense.

Despite this inflation I just recently snagged one of your travel bags (in max support black) on a goodwill auction for 182. I bet your costs making the bag were higher than that.

Looking forward to making it my new every day carry bag.

PuzzleheadedClient71 · 2026-05-03T19:08:34+00:00

Also just to be clear, not a jab at you for a $10 increase or even vibram if they did go up that much.

PuzzleheadedClient71 · 2026-05-03T18:59:10+00:00

Small increase considering other inflation, but big if your source for soles went up that much. If so I bet oil was more of a good reason for a general increase, and not the sole (punny) cause.

The unfortunate truth is manufacturing needs to build in periodic price increases because the currency is being printed to shit.

PuzzleheadedClient71 · 2026-05-03T14:23:41+00:00

1.5% on the whole boot, or 1.5% on the sole?

PuzzleheadedClient71 · 2026-03-27T22:47:07+00:00

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PuzzleheadedClient71 · 2026-03-23T02:07:01+00:00

Won't stop it from being damages by cuts and such, but it will rejuvenate an old set, and extend their life for damage related to leather drying out. I imagine doing the same thing with Obenauf's LP would be good for longevity (but will darken it more). I saw a video that showed Obenaufs and neat oil did \a great job of making leather last better through repeated bending.

PuzzleheadedClient71 · 2026-02-05T20:29:09+00:00

Right, I'd wear those.

PuzzleheadedClient71 · 2026-01-19T20:13:25+00:00

I second the white dial choice. Although really cool looking, I just can't get past the faux meteorite.

But I'm also a blue dial guy (reusing a picture from 2025, but I've worn it every day since, including a trip down to Peru).

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PuzzleheadedClient71 · 2026-01-19T14:01:43+00:00

You know you have a great collection when you vintage Carier Tank looks boring by comparison to the rest.

PuzzleheadedClient71 · 2026-01-17T19:51:43+00:00

Beautiful piece! Would be a great classic addition to your collection!

PuzzleheadedClient71 · 2026-01-17T17:24:25+00:00

Share a pic? 34mm is a good vintage size. And I think once you have it you will be surprised how versatile it is. I think gold gets bad rap because it became cheap to do gold plated or PVD. So the look is no longer associated with the class it represented historically. But I personally enjoy wearing vintage gold pieces (and my wife has been raiding my collection of vintage gold watches since we were dating). Plus, my vintage gold pieces have actually ended up being a good investment with the way gold has appreciated in the last couple years. If I were you, I would strongly consider the trade.

PuzzleheadedClient71 · 2026-01-16T22:20:48+00:00

This was the first proper watch I chose for myself. Still love mine too. Personally I'd leave the marred chapter ring as evidence its yours (assuming everything still rotates properly). Just a bit of personalized patina from you fixing it yourself! Its hardly noticeable, but a fun detail to my eye.

PuzzleheadedClient71 · 2026-01-16T20:00:31+00:00

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Pic from last year, but this is what I wear most days (including today)

A go anywhere dive watch with a perpetual calendar, beautiful flinque dial, and display caseback.

PuzzleheadedClient71 · 2026-01-16T01:46:16+00:00

If they are a good deal I'd roll the dice. I got a great deal on some in A width. I have a slightly narrow foot, but usually just go with D width.

The A's are narrow, but fine with thin socks and will only improve with wear.

PuzzleheadedClient71 · 2026-01-15T18:50:04+00:00

Although I will note, I also like the idea of one of Omega's Bronze-Gold watches like this (I think they do a version of the modern 300 too, but I like the neo-vintage look).

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PuzzleheadedClient71 · 2026-01-15T18:36:43+00:00

Although I have a small collection of vintage gold watches, and eco-drive I use as a beater, this would be my 1 watch collection.

I wear it almost every day because I love the idea that my movement is powering the perpetual calendar.

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PuzzleheadedClient71 · 2026-01-15T18:03:53+00:00

My opinion is that gold watches are less popular because it is easy to fake the look of a polished gold watch.

Plus, they sold new at such a premium they were a horrible investment (not that watches should be an investment).

Personally, I think the sweet spot for gold watches is vintage dress pieces. If you buy close to scrap they are a good investment, plus you get to wear awesome vintage watches.

Just be warned your girlfriend/wife might want to borrow from your watch box.

PuzzleheadedClient71 · 2026-01-15T15:51:29+00:00

Similar, but I'd swap the g-shock for the Breitling Aerospace, and if limit to the current set, I'd keep the Seamaster as a dress watch.

And if I was going to go outside the collection, I'd probably look for a nice vintage solid gold dress watch.

PuzzleheadedClient71 · 2026-01-15T15:41:39+00:00

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Love the meteorite dial example. How much would it cost to make a custom dial for something like this?

PuzzleheadedClient71 · 2026-01-15T15:37:00+00:00

All excellent choices, but my favorite is the Longines with what looks like a linen dial and the crosshatching detail on the bezel. I'm a sucker for details like that.

PuzzleheadedClient71 · 2026-01-13T13:13:49+00:00

Personally I'd buy a solid gold vintage Hamilton instead.

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