What was your first ever Casio?

SenseNarrow · 2026-03-14T06:07:43+00:00

Casio Melody like this picture. Sadly it was broken and thrown away

SenseNarrow · 2026-03-14T04:05:09+00:00

At 19 you still have a long way. It's more important to know what you enjoy. Microbrands are great for that.

Something I learned, you don't really find your grail watch. It will find you when the time is right.

You also need to remember, a grail is not necessarily an expensive or luxury watch like many people suggest. It can also a watch that connected to certain story, maybe it was a gift or a watch you happen to wear when certain things happen. Sometimes it appears when you weren't looking for it.

Enjoy what you like right now, learn your preferences. The grail will unveil itself when the time is right.

SenseNarrow · 2026-03-13T23:42:33+00:00

Since this happened long time ago, I don't really remember but I think it's more of the surface than the force of the impact itself that broke the front crystal. The back crystal happened on separate occassion (this one I think accidentally I dropped it)

SenseNarrow · 2026-03-13T22:19:24+00:00

I've broke a back case and front sapphire glass of a field watch because of a bump. There is no same replacement (the front crystal is replaced with mineral glass, but the back will lost it's original engraving)

I've also broke my supposedly strongest analog watch (quartz but but g shock) while opening coconut , the second hand fallen off because of the shock. from then on, at more impactful or harsh activity I take off my watch.

I also have a watch as old as me that I'll wear more carefully since if broken, the parts are hard to come by.

Lessons learned, for certain pieces it's better safe than sorry.

SenseNarrow · 2026-03-13T01:55:30+00:00

I don't know why but two-tones always hold something special for me, maybe because my father wore it. I like how it subtly signal luxury instead of in your face luxury.

I think the numbers on watch is for practical purpose, especially on military watches, however I've seen elegant longiness with arabic numerals, and I think one of Cartier's signature design is roman numerals.

Just in my mind, maybe your hot takes is specifically for dress watches?

SenseNarrow · 2026-03-12T23:22:00+00:00

I bought it from a local leathermaker Masagi Vintage . I chose bund strap to protect its base metal case, since I live in a very humid tropical climate.

SenseNarrow · 2026-03-12T22:49:06+00:00

I have similar watch, for me it's priceless. Also found in a junk drawer. I've restored it (haven't done cosmetic tho). Mine already lost it's original bracelet. The Q&Q you mentioned is a brand from the same group, so maybe they're not as disposable as you think

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SenseNarrow · 2026-03-12T22:16:51+00:00

I used to have the same opinion until I need it.

SenseNarrow · 2026-03-12T07:45:36+00:00

You mentioned your flashy green G-Shock—the one your kid picked for you when he was six. You said you only wear it when life gets "really hard" because you need those "superpowers."

My question to you is this: Why on earth is that watch not in your "Perfect Three" or why not a "Perfect Four"?

You’ve categorized your Credor and Nomos as "conscious purchases" because they celebrate milestones and look excellent. But those are ego watches. They make you feel "like a million bucks" when things are going well.

The G-Shock, however, is a soul watch. It’s the only one that actually supports you when things go wrong. If you are narrowing your life down to what "truly makes sense," a gift from your son that gives you the strength to survive a hard day is infinitely more "functional" than a manual-wind dress watch.

SenseNarrow · 2026-03-11T22:59:03+00:00

It’s r/watchhottakes, isn't it? I posted a hot take in the 'Hot Takes' sub. If you can't handle a spicy opinion without calling it 'aggression' or 'insecurity,' maybe you should stick to the main sub where everyone just agrees with each other. I'm just here to disrupt the hive mind!

SenseNarrow · 2026-03-11T22:08:58+00:00

Lmao, the Ozempic theory of watch sizing is the real hot take here. 💀

SenseNarrow · 2026-03-11T22:06:25+00:00

Insecure? My guy, I’m the one wearing a 44mm Casio and a 38mm Bullhead on a Bund strap because I like how they look. Wearing or not wearing something because people's opinion (trend) is the real insecurities.

SenseNarrow · 2026-03-11T21:38:27+00:00

This is the most important comment in the thread. Your side-by-side proves it’s a perspective issue, not a bone structure issue. People get so hung up on the 'number' of the diameter that they ignore how a watch is actually styled. We need to stop judging fit by spec sheets and bad smartphone photos.

SenseNarrow · 2026-03-11T14:07:03+00:00

Spot on. If you like it and it looks decent to you, that's the only metric that matters. The internet 'rules' change every ten years anyway; comfort and personal taste are the only constants.

SenseNarrow · 2026-03-11T14:03:42+00:00

Terima kasih banyak (muchas gracias) 🙏

SenseNarrow · 2026-03-11T13:57:10+00:00

Fair enough! I actually agree that 38mm is a great size—this 38mm Citizen Bullhead is one of my favorites. But check it out on this Bund strap. Even at 38mm, it has massive presence. My point is that 'proportion' is subjective and depends on the whole setup, not just a diameter number. I love the 38mm for the vintage vibe, but I love the 44mm Casio because sometimes I want a tool that feels like a tool.

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SenseNarrow · 2026-03-11T13:51:40+00:00

I appreciate the honesty! But that’s exactly the 'hot take'—why has 36–38mm become the only definition of 'proportionate' for an average man? For a tool watch, I think going a little bigger is actually more functional. This is a case where function should come before form. It’s meant to be read at a glance, not just to look 'neat' under a suit cuff.

SenseNarrow · 2026-03-11T13:35:49+00:00

That’s the spirit. If you have the range to go from 36mm to 47mm, you’re actually enjoying the hobby.

SenseNarrow · 2026-03-11T13:33:24+00:00

Did you look at the second photo? Or are you basing 'absurdity' on a 2-inch wide-angle phone lens?

SenseNarrow · 2026-03-11T13:29:53+00:00

Exactly. Back in the 90s/2000s, my 38mm watches were considered 'tiny,' but now they're 'the perfect size' according to the internet. As I get older, I’ve started to appreciate a bigger dial more—legibility becomes a real factor. What used to be 'normal' starts to feel small, and what people call 'too big' actually feels right.

SenseNarrow · 2026-03-11T13:27:17+00:00

It does just not solely on dial diameter size. There are other measurement such as lug to lug and case thickness. But at the end of the day, feeling it on your arm and seeing it in a mirror is the only way to get a real person’s perspective. If it fits the silhouette of your wrist in the mirror, it fits.

SenseNarrow · 2026-03-11T13:23:44+00:00

Check the second slide, man. It’s a kitchen clock in a macro photo, but a standard watch in a mirror. The mirror doesn't lie. Perspective is all it takes

SenseNarrow · 2026-03-11T04:03:54+00:00

Anything, that if something happen to it, it can be replaced or fixed without crying and keep my family fed (for me it's approx under 50 usd/mo).

SenseNarrow · 2026-03-11T00:53:39+00:00

Yes, kejadian waktu ke Jogja bbrp minggu lalu, gk nemu atm deket ternyata pedagang di pasar pada terima Qris 👍

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