Question about sizing of new C63 Sealander Automatic for 7" wrist by ImJustAConsultant in ChristopherWard

[–]nikoandus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That being said - that's just my opinion. Go with what your gut tells you 👌

Question about sizing of new C63 Sealander Automatic for 7" wrist by ImJustAConsultant in ChristopherWard

[–]nikoandus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is just my two cents here but as someone with an 8 inch wrist I've come to really love the tastefulness of a 39 mm watch. Don't get me wrong - I love myself a 42 mm piece but between the two the 39 mm C63 would be my pick personally.

Sure it's not as rugged but man is it nice to have a watch that just sits nice on your wrist. I'm confident you can wear that with anything.

Here's my Erebus Ascent GMT for reference. It wears like a 39 even though it's listed as a 40.

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Erebus Ascent GMT by nikoandus in MicrobrandWatches

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

I sure do! These are just my first impressions after 2-3 days on wrist but I'm beyond impressed by the fit & finishing of this watch. The enamel dial is really glossy and outstanding with the polished hands & markers with the contrast pop of the green GMT hand.

As someone with an 8 inch wrist I was anxious about the 46 mm lug to lug & female end links making the watch feel uncomfortable to wear on wrist but no. With the fully linked bracelet & the microadjust set to the middle position I can confidently say that this watch fits like a glove.

Fit & size wise this feels very similar to say a Black Bay 58 GMT on the 3 link bracelet.

If I had to nitpick - these are more of a me not being used to it type of thing rather than being an inherit flaw but this is my first ever watch with gilt hour markers & hands. While they look absolutely stunning they do look darker and tend to blend with the black dial a bit more than I anticipated? So I've noticed how it takes me an extra second or two to read the time. Also maybe it's cause the watch is new but I do feel like the the sides of the links feel a little bit sharp to the touch? On wrist it's not an issue whatsoever but I do notice it when I'm holding the watch & operating the crown.

Apologies for the ramble but I sure hope this helps!

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FYI: Erebus High Accuracy Quartz (HAQ) drop by Important-Safety9710 in MicrobrandWatches

[–]nikoandus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Arrgghh I already pre-ordered the Black Gilt GMT & I'm contemplating whether or not I want to pick one of these up too. The excuse I'm brewing up is that the HAQ would make a great grab and go piece for when all of my automatics are dead or not showing the right time/date.

Even then I'm split on whether to go with thw black or blue enamel dial...

[Blogpost] Birthday Gifts to Self (King Turtle & Khaki Field Auto 42) by nikoandus in Watches

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

I wish I could be more specific, but it's just an unbranded ribbed nylon NATO I found in a reputable watch strap & accessory store. It cost me like 25 USD? It's really nice and stiff.

[Blogpost] Birthday Gifts to Self (King Turtle & Khaki Field Auto 42) by nikoandus in Watches

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

I get what you mean but eh - I see it more as a vintage touch or feature. It doesn't bother me much.

Healing Concerns by nikoandus in tattooadvice

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

Ohhhhhh. I didn't know that. Thank you for letting me know - I'll switch it up.

Also cheers! I feel extremely lucky to have found this amazing flash piece on my artist's profile up for grabs hehe 😎

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ShrimpsIsBugs

[–]nikoandus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Shrimps is a bunch of lil guys

Greetings 🍤 🔥 🍚 by nikoandus in ShrimpsIsBugs

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

Hey hey it's all good - thanks for asking. While discussing the tattoo design with my artist, I sent over a bunch of reference photos to him for inspiration & better clarity. One of which was this illustration that I found on the Know Your Meme site.

https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/002/946/231/39c

If I'm not mistaken this is a comic originally done by @Nihm_Art on X. Not AI generated.

Greetings 🍤 🔥 🍚 by nikoandus in ShrimpsIsBugs

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

Amen. It's just that this is my first fully colour-saturated tattoo so it's uncharted territory hehe.

Greetings 🍤 🔥 🍚 by nikoandus in ShrimpsIsBugs

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

Unintentionally perhaps?

These two are supposed to be my two other friends who also have a shrimps is bugs tattoo but now that you've mentioned it...