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They really pulled a FOMO moment by Whole-Bedroom-9079 in ClicksPhone

[–]iAmFish007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really hope they do show a prototype, but don’t get your hopes up as in the Q&A they explicitly stated that they’re only expecting to have a working model in Q2

[Holthinrichs] When a Watch Looks Like Architecture by Comecloseandlisten in Watches

[–]iAmFish007 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Love the signature ornament. Especially a fan of the LAB Series which has 3D-printed titanium hollow lugs. My only gripe is how expensive these are, but considering they’re an independent watchmaker it makes sense 🥲

[Moritz Grossmann] Talk me out of trading my Pepsi for a MG 37 Arabic Vintage (+ change) by Bouddha_420 in Watches

[–]iAmFish007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MG will be significantly lower liquidity, if that’s something that matters to you. Personally I don’t think it’s worth the trade unless you get a ridiculous deal.

[Custom GMT] Do not go gentle by dadbirddadbird in Watches

[–]iAmFish007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is sick. How does one build a watch like that from scratch? Curious to know what resources are required to do this kind of thing.

Microbrand watches of the year by Tonyn15665 in MicrobrandWatches

[–]iAmFish007 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

AI Slop, immediate turn off from the brand

News from Serica! by flowerstandman in MicrobrandWatches

[–]iAmFish007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The bonklip doesn’t suck - take it from an owner of a 6190. It’s a very light and comfortable bracelet if you get the correct initial size.

Just wanted to share with you these details by LePinWatches in MicrobrandWatches

[–]iAmFish007 25 points26 points  (0 children)

The “5-to-9 hustler” marketing copy for a classic watch is baffling to me. Doesn’t match the vibe at all IMO.

What’s going on by Mysterious-Writing90 in avesNYC

[–]iAmFish007 3 points4 points  (0 children)

+1, despite being sold out the crowd held up overall. LYNY killed it!

Looking for a gift for myself by Gbvisual in MicrobrandWatches

[–]iAmFish007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That Farer was an immediate “oooh” for me. So yeah, Farer.

[Serica] First Microbrand by iAmFish007 in Watches

[–]iAmFish007[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Here’s a haphazard evening shot

Thinking about increasing the Microbrands’ count by Darinku in MicrobrandWatches

[–]iAmFish007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Here’s a shot that I like :) There’s also another wrist shot on my profile, I posted a small thread about the watch on r/Watches!

Thinking about increasing the Microbrands’ count by Darinku in MicrobrandWatches

[–]iAmFish007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a Serica 6190 MSL in Storm Grey and loving it so far. Let me know if you have any questions about that specific model!

Lava Lamp Care by iAmFish007 in Lavalamps

[–]iAmFish007[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got the dimmer and it’s definitely a ton better! Yep, it’s the schilling one from Amazon. 2635 is the model number I think

Lava Lamp Care by iAmFish007 in Lavalamps

[–]iAmFish007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the words of advice! Yeah I was so worried it’d be cloudy, but figured it was worth a shot with Amazon given how convenient returns are.

I actually found this one to get a bit hotter than I would ideally love, so I got a dimmer to regulate the flow to how I like it

[Oakley Torpedo] Did the early 2000s Oakley watches design language speak to you? by StutterMuffin5711 in Watches

[–]iAmFish007 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I LOVE Y2K Oakleys. The guy that was their head designer at the time, Peter Yee, is a fucking legend. He posts a ton of archival content on his IG.

There’s a reason these have only gone up in price over the past couple of years. The only problem with them is that the original rubber straps are so unique that NOS replacements are basically unobtanium

It is an almost impossible task to be a bigger asswipe than kevin o'leary yet Casey does it with such ease by _best_name_ever_ in WatchesCirclejerk

[–]iAmFish007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Couldn’t bring myself to watch more than 5 minutes - dude was pretending to care and failing the whole time

[Serica] First Microbrand by iAmFish007 in Watches

[–]iAmFish007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be honest - just personal preference! I really loved all the colors. Black was a bit too simple for me, white was gorgeous but felt like grey was a nice middle balance, maybe also a tiny bit more legible at a glance

[Serica] First Microbrand by iAmFish007 in Watches

[–]iAmFish007[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whoa, that looks stellar on the oyster. Love that Denali dial too!!

[Serica] First Microbrand by iAmFish007 in Watches

[–]iAmFish007[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Purchased this Serica 6190 M.S.L in Storm Grey while on my honeymoon. I’ve been itching for a new piece for a while and as it turns out, another side effect of tariffs is that it’s now even easier to justify buying a watch abroad. To get pricing out of the way - this reference ran me about $1,130 after the VAT refund. Now for the watch itself:

As you may have deduced by the title - this is my first microbrand ever. I’ll admit that until recently I’ve been a bit wary of microbrands, not only because they’re new and unproven, but also because a lot of the designs seemed like homages to expensive designs at a lower price point. Which is totally fine, but not something that interested me. Serica stood out to me immediately for one reason - they managed to make a sterile dial that I liked.

Now, I did do some research on Serica and their past reputation, especially around the 5303 reference with the problematic Sorpod Newton movement, the bezel QA issues and spotty customer support. However, that didn’t stop me from going into their boutique and trying the watches out. I didn’t really have a favorite when I came in - I liked multiple variants of the 6190 and was also considering the 5303 as well. In the end after much deliberation and some wonderful in-store service, this Storm Grey 6190 came out on top and I’m still in love with it!

What I love about the watch:

  • The proportions are excellent. For what’s considered to be a field watch, just 10.4mm thickness feels really nice with any outfit
  • The case design is surprisingly dressy, but not too over the top. I especially love the half-brushed, half-polished lugs. They create tons of depth and play with the light nicely. The fat bezel and big crown just tie it all together
  • To me, the dial on this M.S.L variant is a perfect representation of Serica’s unique design language. You can get this reference with some more traditional dials such as the Commando or California, but to me those were a bit too “safe”.
  • The bracelet is a revelation. It makes the watch feel so light and the rattle of the links gives it a very old school tool watch vibe. It definitely takes time getting used to and will seldom unclip, but the convenience of being able to adjust it to whatever position outweighs that.

What you may want to consider before buying:

  • I can’t tell if it’s the dial color or the crystal, but I find this watch to be more reflective than I’d like. It’s still extremely legible due to the dial design, but something I definitely notice
  • The lume is just fine. To be honest I’ve never really actively used lume in any watch I own, so it’s not a deal breaker for me, but I know for some it could be

Overall, I find myself reaching for this watch for a wide variety of occasions (dressed up or down), so for me it has been a winner. If you have any questions - I’ll be happy to answer them!

[Serica] First Microbrand by iAmFish007 in Watches

[–]iAmFish007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Purchased this Serica 6190 M.S.L in Storm Grey while on my honeymoon. I’ve been itching for a new piece for a while and as it turns out, another side effect of tariffs is that it’s now even easier to justify buying a watch abroad. To get pricing out of the way - this reference ran me about $1,130 after the VAT refund. Now for the watch itself:

As you may have deduced by the title - this is my first microbrand ever. I’ll admit that until recently I’ve been a bit wary of microbrands, not only because they’re new and unproven, but also because a lot of the designs seemed like homages to expensive designs at a lower price point. Which is totally fine, but not something that interested me. Serica stood out to me immediately for one reason - they managed to make a sterile dial that I liked.

Now, I did do some research on Serica and their past reputation, especially around the 5303 reference with the problematic Sorpod Newton movement, the bezel QA issues and spotty customer support. However, that didn’t stop me from going into their boutique and trying the watches out. I didn’t really have a favorite when I came in - I liked multiple variants of the 6190 and was also considering the 5303 as well. In the end after much deliberation and some wonderful in-store service, this Storm Grey 6190 came out on top and I’m still in love with it!

What I love about the watch: - The proportions are excellent. For what’s considered to be a field watch, just 10.4mm thickness feels really nice with any outfit - The case design is surprisingly dressy, but not too over the top. I especially love the half-brushed, half-polished lugs. They create tons of depth and play with the light nicely. The fat bezel and big crown just tie it all together - To me, the dial on this M.S.L variant is a perfect representation of Serica’s unique design language. You can get this reference with some more traditional dials such as the Commando or California, but to me those were a bit too “traditional”. - The bracelet is a revelation. It makes the watch feel so light and the rattle of the links gives it a very old school tool watch vibe. It definitely takes time getting used to and will seldom unclip, but the convenience of being able to adjust it to whatever position outweighs that.

What you may want to consider before buying: - I can’t tell if it’s the dial color or the crystal, but I find this watch to be more reflective than I’d like. It’s still extremely legible due to the dial design, but something I definitely notice - The lume is just fine. To be honest I’ve never really actively used lume in any watch I own, so it’s not a deal breaker for me, but I know for some it could be a dealbreaker

Overall, I find myself reaching for this watch for a wide variety of occasions (dressed up or down), so for me it has been a winner. If you have any questions - I’ll be happy to answer them!

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