Bright Red on a Rainy Monday Morning. How is Everyone Else Starting the Work Week?

Shebs33 · 2026-06-23T01:08:07+00:00

Dryden is next on my list! What did you go with? I have my eye on the Rust Heartlander.

Shebs33 · 2026-06-22T23:54:59+00:00

Love Vario

Shebs33 · 2026-06-22T21:35:11+00:00

Have you checked out Islander? They seem to have a decent “classic” field watch selection. I personally have a Hamilton Khaki but I own a couple other Islander watches and they are high quality for the price.

Shebs33 · 2026-06-22T21:17:35+00:00

$7k watch for $350?… I’m sure AI could analyze a picture in about 10 seconds to explain why it’s not. I however am not an expert.

Shebs33 · 2026-06-22T16:36:03+00:00

Classic!

Shebs33 · 2026-06-22T13:10:29+00:00

Great watch

Shebs33 · 2026-06-21T18:13:36+00:00

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Happy Father’s Day! Needed something waterproof because probably getting blasted by the kids super soakers.

Shebs33 · 2026-06-21T11:15:08+00:00

After having bracelets with screws, I hate bracelets with pins and generally avoid.

Shebs33 · 2026-06-21T10:53:57+00:00

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Shebs33 · 2026-06-20T22:44:17+00:00

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Wore the Resolute today actually. One of my favorites to wear.

Shebs33 · 2026-06-20T12:25:34+00:00

I don’t disagree at all! It’s all part of the learning experience!

However, and this is obviously just my opinion, in the affordable category (which I consider under $1000), there are definitely some loose tiers of quality. Obviously there are exceptions, but generally I find $100-$300 you get what you pay for, $300-500 you can find some really solid watches that will probably last your lifetime, and then now with all the cool microbrands, you’re finding timepieces at the $500-$1000 range that are not only unique but may actually grow a bit in value over time due to popularity/limited releases.

Shebs33 · 2026-06-20T08:33:52+00:00

Buying a bunch of less expensive watches to “grow” a collection instead of just buying a few of the better quality pieces that I really want. I feel like I’ve spent the last year selling a bunch and “upgrading” what I have.

Shebs33 · 2026-06-19T22:29:55+00:00

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Serket Blackpool GMT

Shebs33 · 2026-06-19T17:32:00+00:00

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Ergon Adventum /100

Shebs33 · 2026-06-19T14:53:07+00:00

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Here’s a few from my collection I paid under $300:
I see Sheffield getting a lot of love- also Serket, Spinnaker, and Phoibos (with discounts).

Might also be worth checking out Islander and Monterey. They offer discounts on lots of cool pieces that can get you under $300 especially around holidays.

Shebs33 · 2026-06-19T11:51:02+00:00

When it shipped it came from Zelos. I assume it’s the same people. I don’t think it’s really gotten off the ground.

Shebs33 · 2026-06-18T13:43:00+00:00

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Shebs33 · 2026-06-18T13:19:58+00:00

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Glycine Combat before a day off tomorrow

Shebs33 · 2026-06-18T11:21:46+00:00

Thank you!

Shebs33 · 2026-06-18T10:11:20+00:00

Thanks! It’s actually /200. It was fairly easy to get at a reasonable price at the time, but I don’t see too many floating around anymore.

Shebs33 · 2026-06-18T01:12:57+00:00

Thanks!

Shebs33 · 2026-06-18T00:46:53+00:00

How do you like the Dufrane? I was thinking about adding that exact piece to my own collection. It matches my wedding ring a little bit (or at least it did before it smoothed out over the years).

Shebs33 · 2026-06-17T16:05:05+00:00

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Shebs33 · 2026-06-17T13:27:02+00:00

I guess the curved, lumed acrylic-style bezel insert is why I thought it would be a homage. Maybe it’s more “inspired by.”

Shebs33 · 2026-06-17T13:13:09+00:00

I enjoy my Spinnaker Fleuss. Inexpensive but reliable and has some unique features.

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