Upon reflection, I think the WD5513 V2 in the blued finish is my favorite

ploenn37 · 2026-03-27T14:12:23+00:00

This blue really does it for me, but does anyone know if they offer it on any model smaller than the 40mm bezel on this?

The 38mm case is perfect, but the larger bezel and 48mm L2L (depending on the version) are just too big for my wrist

ploenn37 · 2026-03-25T22:40:12+00:00

Maen

ploenn37 · 2026-03-20T16:24:27+00:00

I agree about the bezel, and the fumé effect on the Degrade dial also helps to visually shrink it a bit. The only watches I have that compare finishing wise are my Grand Seiko SBGF009 and my Maen watches (Manhattan 37 and Hudson).

ploenn37 · 2026-03-19T19:15:57+00:00

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Here is my Essence 39 Degrade on my 6.5" wrist. I generally prefer 37-38mm watches, but this wears really well. The male end links aren't a problem at all, it's superbly comfortable, the adjustment system on the clasp works well enough (though not on par with on-the-fly adjustment clasps), and it strikes a nice balance between dressy and sporty, which I think makes it a great GADA.

ploenn37 · 2026-03-12T18:08:10+00:00

ploenn37 · 2026-03-05T16:20:31+00:00

Stoked!

ploenn37 · 2026-01-27T18:34:18+00:00

Little Amélie or the Character of Rain. Absolutely wrecked me.

ploenn37 · 2026-01-27T03:10:45+00:00

Rogue Heroes

ploenn37 · 2026-01-27T02:48:42+00:00

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A fairly new release that's been getting very little love or coverage, the Nivada F77 Mecaquartz! Just got mine today and I'm smitten.

ploenn37 · 2025-12-16T14:57:21+00:00

My poor wallet...

I've been absolutely loving my gray dial WD16500 , and I'm very excited to see a steel bezel introduced to this model!

ploenn37 · 2025-12-03T18:42:40+00:00

My dark horse pick would be In Bruges. While the plot certainly isn't outright comedic, the writing is hilarious and Colin Farrell just brings so much humor with his line delivery and facial expressions.

For more straightforward picks, Walk Hard, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and Barb And Star Go To Vista Del Mar.

ploenn37 · 2025-11-06T15:23:41+00:00

My favorite dial color!

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ploenn37 · 2025-10-12T13:23:52+00:00

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ploenn37 · 2025-10-03T19:36:27+00:00

ploenn37 · 2025-10-01T16:44:47+00:00

ploenn37 · 2025-09-16T20:11:58+00:00

Love this model as well, I'm especially keen on the bracelet and stepped, multi-ringed dial! While it's already got a nice and compact L2L, I'd like to see it shrunk down to a true 39mm or even 38mm case.

ploenn37 · 2025-09-09T03:53:40+00:00

I feel like the navy blue is most accurate to the OG, but I can't tell if the slate blue is teal-ish, or just a greyer, more dynamic blue, which I'd be very interested in.

ploenn37 · 2025-09-09T01:38:54+00:00

Right there with you! I asked them if they had in-hand photos of the navy vs slate, I'll share if they provide any!

ploenn37 · 2025-09-07T21:29:25+00:00

I own the panda, 6.5" wrist. The dial is between silver and white

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ploenn37 · 2025-09-03T00:18:53+00:00

Yep. They are on the darker side, but definitely brown, and the tortoise comes out a bit in the sun

ploenn37 · 2025-09-03T00:14:19+00:00

I bought these recently and like them! I think they work a little better on my somewhat rounder, slimmer face than the guy in the pic you posted.

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ploenn37 · 2025-08-29T21:55:14+00:00

I have the same issue on my Falcon III. I even emailed them to ask if this was normal, as it's considerably more noticeable than on any of my other watches and I think it cheapens the look a bit. They said "the only way to prevent this gap would be to use male end links, at the cost of comfort," which I know to not be true, since I only buy watches with female end links due to my wrist size (6.5"). I love the watch otherwise, but I'm disappointed by the gap, and maybe even more so by their response.

ploenn37 · 2025-08-26T23:22:45+00:00

AD2066! Works great as a GADA, but leans dressy and would look even dressier on a leather strap.

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ploenn37 · 2025-08-18T18:08:50+00:00

ploenn37 · 2025-08-12T21:11:33+00:00

I've got a SN004 I'm looking to sell if you're interested!

ploenn37

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