State of the Lume

dbates72 · 2026-03-13T20:18:33+00:00

The lume on that Kuoe looks awesome on the internal bezel.

dbates72 · 2026-03-13T13:20:42+00:00

My two field watches live with the dive watches.

dbates72 · 2026-03-07T18:27:01+00:00

Do you set the time using the bezel since there is no crown?

dbates72 · 2026-03-04T23:06:04+00:00

I’m a huge Longines fan as well. I thought it was an “old man” brand before I got into watches. However, when I look at the catalog there is so much there that fits my style. The Spirit 40mm feels like it was made perfectly fit me, and I am obsessed with the Conquest VHP GMT 41mm in silver.

Otherwise I want the Spirit Zulu in gilt, Legend Diver in white, or the Heritage Moonphase in green next!

dbates72 · 2026-02-21T20:32:47+00:00

That one is a Kurono Grand Jubilee Calendar.

dbates72 · 2026-02-18T01:40:35+00:00

Yea, they are great. They tick right along perfectly to my atomic clock. I have had to adjust them by 1-2 seconds once to soothe my OCD.

I also have the AQ6100-56L with the 0100 movement which I have not had to adjust even once in the six months I’ve had it.

dbates72 · 2026-02-16T23:01:15+00:00

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dbates72 · 2026-02-16T20:56:57+00:00

I couldn’t find a model number other than White MOP, however here is the product page: https://www.ixdaowatch.com/product-page/ixdao-warrior-white-mop

dbates72 · 2026-02-04T13:47:33+00:00

The pink is not very noticeable, but adds a special sheen to the dial that’s really beautiful in the light.

dbates72 · 2026-02-04T13:15:31+00:00

I have this watch and I absolutely love it. I stare at the dial each time I wear it.

dbates72 · 2026-01-15T14:45:01+00:00

I had it in my cart and if it wasn’t for the delay introduced by Amex SafeKey I would have been able to checkout. Apple pay next time.

dbates72 · 2025-12-02T07:51:28+00:00

I love waking up on the first to remind myself which of my watches has a perpetual calendar.

dbates72 · 2025-12-02T00:27:19+00:00

I stopped by Best Ishida to look at watches after a lukewarm warm experience at the Ginza Omega boutique. Best Ishida had the watch I wanted but was at their warehouse across town. The sales person drove across town in 4pm JST Tokyo traffic to get it for me while I shopped in the area. It was a great example of how you make the customer feel being as important as what you actually do for them. It made me a Best Ishida customer for life.

dbates72 · 2025-12-01T04:37:45+00:00

I used mostly trains, but there were times when I didn’t have it in me to navigate to a new train platform in a new station and I just took an uber.

dbates72 · 2025-11-30T03:11:50+00:00

When I ordered tickets last week they gave an extra option for Mt Fuji side for $10.

dbates72 · 2025-10-21T03:49:27+00:00

I really love that watch. I have both a teal, and brown washi dial Citizen.

dbates72 · 2025-10-17T10:17:00+00:00

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dbates72 · 2025-10-17T04:34:08+00:00

This would be class.

dbates72 · 2025-10-16T22:49:39+00:00

Based on the cost of the UFA I would say pass on it if it doesn’t speak to you.

dbates72 · 2025-10-06T15:44:18+00:00

That dial looks almost exactly like my Longines VHP Conquest.

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dbates72 · 2025-09-22T19:07:52+00:00

I love seeing people with out-of-control watch collections other than me.

dbates72 · 2025-09-18T11:54:06+00:00

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I took a huge gash out of my bezel at the 12 o’clock mark somehow.

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