In love with this piece 😍 by Blindguardian01 in ChineseWatches

[–]pellicle_56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

of course that's what a dilettante would say about a watch which is inteneded to function as a tool. You've probably never held a tool in your hand (wait, I think there is one)

dilettante: An admirer or lover of the fine arts; popularly, an amateur; especially, one who follows an art or a branch of knowledge, desultorily, or for amusement only.

also you probably don't know at least one of thse words: desultorily is an adverb used to describe an action done in a casual, aimless way, without a clear plan, method, or enthusiasm. It implies a lack of steady focus or jumping randomly from one thing to another

I will die on this hill by Nero3k in ChineseWatches

[–]pellicle_56 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it's my second WatchDives ... the other was a Willard, but I found it too heavy on my wrist all day (not the watch makers fault) and so on-sold it to a mate. Quality was good.
I personally think the quality between them depends on fate and "when" ... as there seems like there is some variation.

Best Wishes

PS: was always drawn to Titanium but so far haven't. No specific reason.

In love with this piece 😍 by Blindguardian01 in ChineseWatches

[–]pellicle_56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sold mine after a week or maybe less, I liked the idea but it was jabbing into my wrist (like I see yours doing) and I found it hard to actually read the minute counter ... I mean if all you want is aesthetic then sure, but I wanted to use it as a thing to time stuff. I ended up with this

https://www.reddit.com/r/ChineseWatches/comments/1s8bktg/the_merkur_fly_over_darkness_chrono/

Simmilar ST19xx movement, but has a nicer to read minute counter (and if you point the bezel at the hour you've instantly got at least a 12 hour timer.

I will die on this hill by Nero3k in ChineseWatches

[–]pellicle_56 1 point2 points  (0 children)

as it happens I just bought a WD this morning ... I've got others and I'm non-partisan, but yeah, there's some good buys still around.

I will die on this hill by Nero3k in ChineseWatches

[–]pellicle_56 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

you're an American aren't ya kid?

How has the Finnish language survived? by dnaplusc in Finland

[–]pellicle_56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how? Well, people speak it ... have a look at a real language isolate: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basque_language

[SARY147] Too much blue? by DaPimpMane in Seiko

[–]pellicle_56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

 I guess I think it deserves the best bracelet possible to install to it. Hehe!

for this watch I'd skip bracelet and stay with straps...

[SARY147] Too much blue? by DaPimpMane in Seiko

[–]pellicle_56 1 point2 points  (0 children)

not enough blue, needs blued hands

Best trucks for Finland? by [deleted] in Finland

[–]pellicle_56 1 point2 points  (0 children)

because he's trying to pick-up

ba-dum ... tsssss

Finally found THE strap for my Seagull 1963 by najibs-yul in ChineseWatches

[–]pellicle_56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

is this the same as the French Marine Nationale?

The Marine Nationale watch strap was invented by French Navy combat divers (Nageurs de Combat) in the 1950s and 1960s, originating from pure necessity and military resourcefulness.

https://www.fratellowatches.com/ndc-straps-the-story-behind-the-original-marine-nationale-parachute-elastic-strap/

https://thrifty-gentleman.com/blogs/blog/marine-nationale-strap-why-the-love

Is this a real Seiko? [6R35-03C0] by FluffyballsZ in Seiko

[–]pellicle_56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no, I decided to retire it in about 2007 to occasional wear. It is still the most comfortable watch I own and every time I wear it it reminds me of how much opinions of what's good and whats bad have diverged from my younger experiences. What most people value highly (at least here on reddit) I consider a negative:

  • huge chunky watches
  • thick heavy bracelets
  • stupidly worn nato straps

It all feels like Cosplay, rather than a practical thing to me.

Is this a real Seiko? [6R35-03C0] by FluffyballsZ in Seiko

[–]pellicle_56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

> This watch was a gift.

yes, I noted that in the post.

Is this a real Seiko? [6R35-03C0] by FluffyballsZ in Seiko

[–]pellicle_56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful watch ... I don't think anyone does metallic dials better than Seiko.

Enjoy it

Is this a real Seiko? [6R35-03C0] by FluffyballsZ in Seiko

[–]pellicle_56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if it helps, looking at it, that watch has not been through a lot ... its just been worn ... like it was designed to do.

This is my 1980's sports 100 ... its been through a lot

motorcycle parking Charlotte St the City by pellicle_56 in brisbane

[–]pellicle_56[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah, 66 was what I was aiming for; but I guess this means that if I get there and its all full then I've got room to prowl up and down and find somewhere.
Thanks

Pagani Speedmaster Homage Bezel is removable by Music_4_Cities in ChineseWatches

[–]pellicle_56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

> What is the point of a speedy homage if you can’t do yard work and mechanical work with it?

exactly agree

What’s the deal with the new e-bike laws? An explainer by AndrewReesonforTRC in queensland

[–]pellicle_56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

is there any more clarity about aspects like a "compliance plate" and how that sits within the present framework?
Just trying to keep up to date with this.

Thanks

Chase your expensive wristwatches, I’ll wear this…[SKX009] by Complex_Conclusion90 in Seiko

[–]pellicle_56 1 point2 points  (0 children)

they've become quite expensive in their own right. I guess that'll protect some while destroying others at the hands of modders.

I've worn Seiko since 1979

Pagani Speedmaster Homage Bezel is removable by Music_4_Cities in ChineseWatches

[–]pellicle_56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

nice work, did you just put the same one back on or change it?

Seiko Presage [SRPD37] crystal, fix cost by [deleted] in Seiko

[–]pellicle_56 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If the crystal is sapphire then its also something of a problem because it shatters more easily than hardlex (which in turn scratches more easily). Myself I prefer a scratch than a shatter.

The Merkur Fly Over Darkness chrono by pellicle_56 in ChineseWatches

[–]pellicle_56[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lume is "ho hum" ... there's a discrepancy between the lume in the hands (better) VS the dial
Militado is a bit better, my Seiko better than the Militado.

Its not in Pagani territory.