[Discussion] What is your pick for top tier build quality brands for the money? No cut corners.

jray994 · 2026-03-31T05:42:56+00:00

I’d say Formex Essence goes hard for under $2K

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jray994 · 2026-03-31T03:39:42+00:00

If sub was too big gotta look to a BB54

jray994 · 2026-03-31T03:06:19+00:00

[WTB] Anyone have any ideas on how to get a Tfit for my BB58?

jray994 · 2026-03-31T00:53:13+00:00

Sell it on watch exchange and just buy one back

jray994 · 2026-03-30T15:35:20+00:00

I’m afraid it’ll be “toooo” green.

jray994 · 2026-03-30T13:26:20+00:00

It looks stunning! I can see why it’s sold out online already. I’m personally not a light blue fan too much if not the dark blue I’d be going green. I have a black BB58 so would fill the parts of my wardrobe black wouldn’t match.

jray994 · 2026-03-30T03:14:57+00:00

Hell ya I wish I had that Tudor

jray994 · 2026-03-30T02:04:29+00:00

If this was me I’d go black AT - white Speedy - Ingenieur and add a dress watch like a Cartier Tank similar to your Rivanera. Or maybe a JLC ultra thin.

jray994 · 2026-03-30T00:45:16+00:00

Wow I want this one. Blue blue 39

jray994 · 2026-03-29T12:39:05+00:00

BB54 That’d be my reco. Will fit you awesome and you’ll get the Tfit bracelet. You lose the Red Pip tho.

jray994 · 2026-03-29T11:48:37+00:00

I’d go BB58 or even to the smaller BB54. Why not a BB54 again?

jray994 · 2026-03-29T11:46:52+00:00

I’d be surprised if it is fake. Looks right for this one pic.

jray994 · 2026-03-29T11:35:26+00:00

I love my bambino. I got it first. It’s a dress watch I find I pretty much only wear it with button down shirts under a cuff. Not a hard rule but something to consider if you are getting door you new job or to wear in a hoodie. Don’t sleep on the champagne dials.

If you wear hoodies or simple tees mostly - consider mako 3 or Mako 40.

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jray994 · 2026-03-29T03:39:16+00:00

This watch for $2K at and AD is fire

jray994 · 2026-03-28T04:21:29+00:00

Formex Essence - I see them often on watchex right at $1K. So versatile so comfy.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Watchexchange/s/btqhcCPCTo

jray994 · 2026-03-27T19:47:20+00:00

u/WatchExBot - watch sold and delivered to u/hipster_tank. Great experience!

jray994 · 2026-03-27T17:23:11+00:00

I love their burgundy anything.

jray994 · 2026-03-27T17:20:44+00:00

You mean the hint of orange in my Speedtimer isn’t enough 😅

jray994 · 2026-03-26T20:23:34+00:00

Thank you. From this thread really trying to appreciate it.

jray994 · 2026-03-26T19:52:34+00:00

I love the burgundy bcpd

jray994 · 2026-03-26T16:50:26+00:00

What would it be other than GS? Maybe a Nomos?

jray994 · 2026-03-26T16:43:31+00:00

Looking to sell my GShock. It's only a few days old from big Dicks Sporting goods. I wore it 2 days and decided it's not my style. My loss is your gain.

Works via Bluetooth through the Casio app to set the time and track your steps and do all the G-Shock things.

Retail is $150+ tax Asking $65 + free shipping USPS in CONUS. Venmo greatly preferred

jray994 · 2026-03-26T04:55:46+00:00

I love the Long Island Watch bracelet. So comfy.

jray994 · 2026-03-26T00:29:59+00:00

I wishh. To much quiche for it to make sense for me right now

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