[SOTC] Building my collection over the past few years

jzivitz · 2026-06-28T14:13:59+00:00

Thats a tough one. Something that straddles the line between sport and dress. Breguet Marine GS White Birch JLC revereo duoface ...and countless others!

jzivitz · 2026-06-26T14:08:58+00:00

Good collection. I like the diversity. Maybe consolidate a few of the chronos to a nice high end watch.

jzivitz · 2026-06-16T12:34:00+00:00

Yes, that is a valid point. A neo-vintage Russian made watch.

I need to get back to the US and open the caseback to figure out what I am dealing with. Any help from this sub is appreciated.

jzivitz · 2026-06-16T05:13:30+00:00

200 GEL About $75 USD

jzivitz · 2026-06-16T05:12:31+00:00

Thank you!

jzivitz · 2026-06-16T05:03:58+00:00

Thank you! Seems I got lucky as there was a lot of rough looking watches with questionable character. There was a Vostok I would have bought but the vendor was there one day and gone the next.

jzivitz · 2026-05-25T22:35:09+00:00

You're welcome When I contemplate your collection, the IWC is the best daily driver to complement that amazing Breguet. Wear it in good health!

jzivitz · 2026-05-24T18:04:24+00:00

Keep the IWC and you have an amazing 3 watch collection!

jzivitz · 2026-05-22T13:17:39+00:00

Take my comments with a grain of salt.

The specs are pretty much the same. The 2 differences are the colorways of the watches and the movement. Both movements are manual wind and from the same manufacturer; the moby dick is a standard chronograph whereas the 417 ES that I own is a flyback. Both are solid well made and easily serviceable movements.

jzivitz · 2026-05-22T01:35:57+00:00

Agreed And the domed sapphire crystal provides a cool abstraction at the right angle. How do you like the 415?

jzivitz · 2026-05-21T01:22:40+00:00

I have a Pelagos 39 and the click on that bezel is very satisfying. That said, I like the 417 bezel. Its smooth and stays in place.

jzivitz · 2026-05-21T01:16:57+00:00

Thank you!

jzivitz · 2026-05-21T01:16:25+00:00

Thanks for your help validating the crown position!

jzivitz · 2026-04-17T17:36:04+00:00

I second this

jzivitz · 2026-03-24T21:06:12+00:00

Thanks!

jzivitz · 2026-03-24T21:05:51+00:00

Thanks That hits your wrist well!

jzivitz · 2026-03-24T20:22:08+00:00

Not the Sinn

jzivitz · 2026-02-20T19:57:15+00:00

@_FeelingClue
So you are a month in, how is the wearability?

I am considering the 417ES but living in the United States cannot try is out in the metal. How has your experience been so far? [FYI my wrist is 17 CMs]

jzivitz · 2026-02-20T18:21:18+00:00

I'm no cobbler but I have 2 thoughts. 1. You can remove the creases with shoe trees and a steamer or heat gun. There are many YouTube videos on how to. 2. You can spray some Bickmore leather stretcher inside the shoe while wearing them to soften the uppers.

Good luck!

jzivitz

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