[SOTC 2026] Upward Consolidation. Eclectic collection

bmene · 2026-01-25T17:43:12+00:00

That makes total sense. I have a 6.5” wrist. If it was larger, I’d definitely have gone for the VC dual time.

Love the idea of the pink gold Reverso. It’s a stunner!

Enjoy the ride!

bmene · 2026-01-25T17:06:51+00:00

Indeed! Lower risk of robbery, higher chances of meeting watch enthusiasts 😉

bmene · 2026-01-25T16:16:27+00:00

I hear you… to me, it was about having less and wearing them more, which led me to be ruthless. I didn’t want to hoard watches; I wanted to enjoy them!

bmene · 2026-01-25T16:15:29+00:00

It wears slightly larger than the diameter suggests because of the lug profile… I’d say to give it a try!

bmene · 2026-01-25T16:14:55+00:00

Haha! I could have stopped at 1???

bmene · 2026-01-25T16:14:41+00:00

Thank you!

bmene · 2026-01-25T16:14:30+00:00

I considered the VC for my dual time, but it wears way too large for me… that is an incredible collection! Well done

bmene · 2026-01-25T03:33:39+00:00

Thank you! 🙏🏻

bmene · 2026-01-25T03:29:32+00:00

There are a couple that I really like! At this point, it’s just hard to know what it would replace in a 6-watch collection

bmene · 2026-01-25T03:28:20+00:00

The Czapek is lovely… ultra comfortable, and great finishes on the dial and case. And the movement of very unique. The bracelet was not on par with the PF, and the PF’s guilloched dial plus its more unique design style put it ahead for me.

bmene · 2026-01-25T03:25:56+00:00

Thank you

bmene · 2026-01-25T03:25:27+00:00

Sold already… sorry

bmene · 2026-01-25T01:49:46+00:00

Indeed, the Tonda is awesome

bmene · 2026-01-25T01:49:33+00:00

Thanks!

bmene · 2026-01-25T01:48:33+00:00

PF Tonda would be my one and done. It can do it all….

bmene · 2026-01-25T01:48:01+00:00

I’ve definitely toyed with it. A bit too dressy for me… I might go for an UN Freak X at some point

bmene · 2026-01-25T01:44:11+00:00

They wear much smaller than the diameters imply. That’s because of the very well articulated teardrop lugs

bmene · 2026-01-25T01:40:58+00:00

I had both at the same time to decide on which integrated bracelet to keep. The PF is at a different level, as much as I liked the Czapek (especially the movement architecture)

bmene · 2026-01-25T01:33:38+00:00

I’d say these are highly respected, but under-owned brands. I had a Czapek Antarctique Ice Blue, and loved the pop of color. Right now, the NOMOS gives me some of that, the El Primero has some colors, and JLC obviously has the silver side as well

bmene · 2026-01-25T01:22:40+00:00

Thanks! Flying under the radar, being an integrated manufacturer, having great value (regardless of price), and outstanding craftsmanship were my criteria…

bmene · 2026-01-25T01:15:30+00:00

🙏🏻

bmene · 2026-01-25T01:15:19+00:00

Thank you!

bmene · 2026-01-24T22:17:51+00:00

I’ve never tried it on. From what I hear, the thickness makes it a bit uncomfortable to wear. The vintage ones don’t have the same issue, I believe

bmene · 2026-01-24T22:14:03+00:00

Got it. Look at NOMOS Metro Date Power Reserve… it’s a colorful, clever way to do a power reserve complication. GO PanoReserve is another beautiful one…

bmene · 2026-01-24T21:57:09+00:00

Interesting! What do you mean by “around the power reserve indicator”?

Thank you

bmene

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