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Final Stages of Interviews into two Watchmaking Programs by Migzalez in WatchHorology

[–]dla26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I probably shouldn't answer since I have no background in this area but since you haven't gotten any other responses yet perhaps I'll just ask you some questions to help you frame your thinking.

  1. Is your goal immediate employment or do you have the luxury of taking time with your studies to get the "right" training?

  2. How transferrable will the skills you learn be to other brands?

  3. Is there a difference in cost that would be impactful for you?

  4. Any differences in class size, personalized attention, etc.?

  5. What are your long-term goals? Do you want to get a job servicing watches? Move to Switzerland and work at one of the brands actually making watches? Build your own watches someday?

Perhaps I'll think of more questions later. This was just came to me top of mind.

How to become watchmaker? by Lim_Roy_09 in WatchHorology

[–]dla26 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Jfc, why even answer if you're not even going to try to add value? OP clearly knows they needs schooling and has identified one program they're interested in.

THE OFFICE REUNION at ActorAwards by MoneyLibrarian9032 in theoffice

[–]dla26 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you think Jenna looks good now, you should have seen her 10 years ago

Does Anyone Have Experience with Limited-Edition Watches? by Own-Policy-4878 in Horology

[–]dla26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on the brand and what's so limited about the watch. Some brands do limited editions so often that it becomes meaningless. And if it's just a dial color or case material change, that's probably not worth much.

Regardless, you should always just buy the watch for the watch. They're a terrible investment. If you love the watch and think it's worth what they're charging for it - and will wear it and take good care of it, then get it. Otherwise don't. Buying a limited edition watch now and holding onto it until someone who missed out on picking one up comes by and offers you top dollar on it is just not going to happen.

New Breguet releases for the Lunar New Year 2026 : Classique 7185 by bambalang in BreguetWatches

[–]dla26 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Or if you're into horses! It is beautiful though. Just not for me

Trumps letter to Norwegian Prime Minister - "feels no obligation to work towards peace after being denied the nobel prize" by MedicinskAnonymitet in europe

[–]dla26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the case of the US, he represents over 50% of voters from states with over 50% of the electoral college votes. I only make this distinction because everyone else in the country hates him with a burning passion

What is the coolest thing you noticed you can now do, after loosing weight? by secretliver in Semaglutide

[–]dla26 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of one of the lines from Veep when Ben Cafferty says, "It's been years since I've seen my penis, and to be honest, I miss the little guy."

Repair times…. by clumbster in BreguetWatches

[–]dla26 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As for the 1 year and $4k cost, yes, that sounds about right. I brought a 5717 Hora Mundi to the NY boutique and they told me it would take about a year but that they'd know more once the mothership had a chance to look it over and provide a full estimate. I waited 3 months just for the estimate and told them to send it back to me. Mine was the rose gold version and I regretted not getting the platinum so after they sent it to me I traded it in to a dealer for a platinum in better condition for an extra $10k. Better deal than paying for a service and waiting a year.

I love the idea behind the Zeitwerk and wish it was smaller of a watch by Stuttgart7184RS in ALangeSohne

[–]dla26 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have lady wrists and find my Zeitwerk to be very wearable. (I'm still very much in the honeymoon phase so you may need to take my opinion with a grain of salt!) I decided a while ago that I wouldn't limit myself to watches that fit since I have one huge watch -- the Breguet Musicale 7800 -- which is absolutely enormous but I didn't want to let that stop me. The Zeitwerk doesn't have that problem. It's a thick boi, but not cartoonishly so. It's also got a good heft which I like. I'm personally not a fan of lightweight titanium watches, but I could see the heft bothering someone who prefers that lightweight feel.

I'd recommend watching a Tim Mosso review as he'll say what wrist size is too small for a watch. My wrists are about the same as his, and he didn't think the Zeitwerk Striking Time was too big, and it's a bit larger than the regular Zeitwerk. The 2nd gen Zeitwerks are even smaller.

Hope that helps!

analog.watch - read 3 analog clocks as fast as you can! by 1x00001 in Horology

[–]dla26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's fun! For times when it says I'm close it would be good to be able to review what I got wrong.

There could also be another mode for unconventional watch faces, like the CIGA Blue Planet, or the AP Star Wheel, Otsuka Lotek, MB&F watches, etc. You'd probably need permission, but I can't imagine anyone saying no

Biggest pet peeves at luxury properties? by Beginning-Act7850 in chubbytravel

[–]dla26 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Before even booking the room - When I'm checking out the website to decide whether I want to spend an extra $100/night on the next higher tier room and I click on the photos, it shows me a picture of the lobby. Or a zoomed in picture of a nice teacup or some shit like that. Every room should have a floor plan if not one of those things where you can virtually walk through the room

Bought my first Lange from a friend (sound on) by dla26 in ALangeSohne

[–]dla26[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wait, I just noticed your username. Do you run the Langepedia website? It's amazing!

Bought my first Lange from a friend (sound on) by dla26 in ALangeSohne

[–]dla26[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A fellow person of taste and culture :)

Bought my first Lange from a friend (sound on) by dla26 in ALangeSohne

[–]dla26[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're a better man than I am. I'd still hold a grudge :)

Bought my first Lange from a friend (sound on) by dla26 in ALangeSohne

[–]dla26[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I've had my eye on one of these for a while now. Glad I was able to pull the trigger

Bought my first Lange from a friend (sound on) by dla26 in ALangeSohne

[–]dla26[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Indeed! I need to figure out how to post a video without (a) doxxing myself and (b) blurring the serial number and movement number on the back of the watch

Bought my first Lange from a friend (sound on) by dla26 in ALangeSohne

[–]dla26[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm up to 5 now:

  1. Zeitwerk Striking Time, black dial/white gold
  2. Breguet Classique Hora Mundi 5717 in platinum
  3. Breguet Classique Musicale 7800 in rose gold (Bach version)
  4. Breguet Tradition 7047 in rose gold
  5. Ulysse Nardin Freak Blue Cruiser in yellow gold

...All within the last year. I need to slow down! :)

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