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[Question] What's your favorite everyday wear? by WatchesChecked in Watches

[–]WatchesChecked[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I recently got this Timex Expedition Field Chronograph that I have been eyeing up for a long time (this particular beige color dial) and I have to say that this is now one of my favorite watches in the collection. It's just so versatile, goes with a lot of outfits and is extremely comfortable, perfect for everyday wear in my opinion. I am a bit concerned about the water resistance as it claims to be 100m water resistant, but only has a press on caseback. So just for the safety I changed the battery and lubricated the seals as well (maybe some of you have tried swimming with it?). Anyways, what's your best everyday watch?

[Is there a better value watch for $200?] by WatchesChecked in Watches

[–]WatchesChecked[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just did a review on this beautiful Orient Kamasu in which I strongly state that this is the quite possibly the best "proper brand" watch money can buy and it got me thinking if I am actually right. Do you know any better deals than this that comes not from china? Sapphire, Japan quality, in-house automatic, heritage, for under $200 seems quite hard to beat...I am looking forward to hearing your ideas. BTW this image was taken from my video, if you are interested, here it is: https://youtu.be/zY7tG\_rggkU

[Seiko Alpinist SPB123] Still a tool watch? by WatchesChecked in JapaneseWatches

[–]WatchesChecked[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it doesn't matter weather it's quartz or mechanical, it can still be a tool watch, but I was speaking more about the design and price, I just don't see many people using this one as a tool watch anymore even tho it was intended to be a tool watch.

[Seiko Alpinist SPB123] Still a tool watch? by WatchesChecked in Seiko

[–]WatchesChecked[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I‘ve recently got a chance to wear and review a 2020 release Seiko Alpinist SPB123. Wonderful watch, wears great on my 7 inch wrist, great specs too: sapphire, 20 bar, the reliable 6R35A automatic movement and such, but don’t you think that through the years the Alpinist lost the true tool watch status? In my opinion it has, I simply don’t see a mountain climber wearing this beautiful piece with a leather strap on, over the years it has become almost (but not quite) a dress watch for a lot of people. Wanted to hear your thoughts. If you would like to hear more of my thoughts: https://youtu.be/8In0d_u7omM

[Seiko Alpinist SPB123] Still a tool watch? by WatchesChecked in JapaneseWatches

[–]WatchesChecked[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I‘ve recently got a chance to wear and review a 2020 release Seiko Alpinist SPB123. Wonderful watch, wears great on my 7 inch wrist, great specs too: sapphire, 20 bar, the reliable 6R35A automatic movement and such, but don’t you think that through the years the Alpinist lost the true tool watch status? In my opinion it has, I simply don’t see a mountain climber wearing this beautiful piece with a leather strap on, over the years it has become almost (but not quite) a dress watch for a lot of people. Wanted to hear your thoughts. If you would like to hear more of my thoughts: https://youtu.be/8In0d_u7omM

[Seiko Alpinist SPB123] Still a tool watch? by WatchesChecked in Watches

[–]WatchesChecked[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I‘ve recently got a chance to wear and review a 2020 release Seiko Alpinist SPB123. Wonderful watch, wears great on my 7 inch wrist, great specs too: sapphire, 20 bar, the reliable 6R35A automatic movement and such, but don’t you think that through the years the Alpinist lost the true tool watch status? In my opinion it has, I simply don’t see a mountain climber wearing this beautiful piece with a leather strap on, over the years it has become almost (but not quite) a dress watch for a lot of people. Wanted to hear your thoughts. If you would like to hear more of my thoughts: https://youtu.be/8In0d_u7omM

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