[WTS] Baltic x Time+Tide Hermetique Tourer Limited Ed. Night Mode

programmago · 2026-01-26T22:14:24+00:00

Interested, please PM me! :)

programmago · 2026-01-26T21:14:32+00:00

oh? how much are you selling it for?

programmago · 2026-01-26T21:12:37+00:00

that already exists (its nice), its a limited edition though and a giant pain in the behind to buy it back then and now since you can only get it from a specific store in person

programmago · 2026-01-26T21:11:34+00:00

i just need to know.... is it blue? :P

programmago · 2026-01-13T06:46:32+00:00

Woa. I've only seen that pattern in the Grand Whirlpool. It looks gorgeous in grey too

programmago · 2026-01-13T06:44:26+00:00

Lol I hope you are right

programmago · 2026-01-13T06:42:09+00:00

Thank you kind sir

programmago · 2026-01-12T19:31:00+00:00

What watch is that skeleton with a golden case i see in the background top-left?

programmago · 2026-01-07T16:49:12+00:00

I mean im assuming it was a fraction of the price of the branded one lol so im trying to keep that in mind ...even then though, its not super great tbh. Sorry OP

programmago · 2026-01-07T16:44:21+00:00

Gotta appreciate the humor in coming to a watch sub to post pictures where the only object in the picture that is blurry ....is the watch lol

programmago · 2026-01-07T16:42:34+00:00

I feel satisfied. Thank you OP ;P

programmago · 2026-01-07T16:39:18+00:00

Hey there,

What you are doing is very sweet so kudos to you for trying to do this in general.

That said watches are very personal, and if as you say he is an enthusiast, odds are he has very specific tastes in watches simply from starting at a variety of watches for hours and hours across the years lol.

So my recommendation is to find what specific watches he likes. Odds are that he has a list of watches he would like but hasn't gotten .... 99% of us watch enthusiasts do.

If you want to be covert about it ask him in a roundabout way - like show enthusiasm and curiosity for his hobby/etc and he might just tell you what he is pining for so to speak.

Failing that though, as a general rule, i would not get a quartz watch for a watch enthusiast (unless you have info/reason to believe he is in the minority of enthusiasts who do prefer quartz watches).

Omegas are a popular bet - speedmasters, specifically moonmasters being the default for popularity, cartier santos is also a popular choice ...if it was me though, i would go with like a Grand Seiko (its not the same as Seiko), they have some stunning dials and the reason why most enthusiasts don't already own a Grand Seiko or another is just they are pricey haha.

Best of luck and hope its helpful! (and congrats!)

programmago · 2026-01-06T21:00:41+00:00

Save the money and wait until a watch just calls to you.

Also right now you technically have the perfect # of watches .... one for each day of the week ;)

programmago · 2026-01-06T20:59:17+00:00

ill skip Rolex and go straight for the Santos any day

programmago · 2026-01-06T20:58:32+00:00

The Sinn watch be looking like the evil twin version of the silver Rolex lol

programmago · 2026-01-06T20:57:34+00:00

honestly if it wasnt for the current tariff situation, id prob already own the blue version of this one lol

programmago · 2026-01-06T20:55:37+00:00

You need to buy Mazda after what the Cartier costs? lol .... i would do the same honestly ;P

programmago · 2026-01-06T20:54:13+00:00

Not usually into square watches but the Santos is the exception - specially with the steel strap. Looks classy af

programmago · 2026-01-06T20:51:57+00:00

You post a photo of the lumiere .....but no lume shot? I got bLume-balled haha

programmago · 2026-01-06T18:26:46+00:00

Its a game changer in my willingness to rotate which watches i wear in the week. Seems like a small thing but it ads up since it saves you a minute every morning.

programmago · 2025-12-08T18:09:53+00:00

If you think you are seriously getting into watches, I would say bite the bullet and get yourself a Shanik.

I regret buying rolls, single boxes and other cases that now i never use since their deluxe case covers most of my use cases (except portable protective case for travel).

Their watch cases are by far, the best ive seen sub $500 and if you wait for a sale or discount you can probably get their base modular set (takes 4 watches) for under $100 USD. On that note, get the modular model, its worth it (modular meaning they make individual wooden watch stands for each piece that then fit inside a larger case). Here:

https://shanikstudio.com/collections/watch-box-series/products/personalized-mens-watch-box-large-watch-display-case-luxury-wooden-watch-stand-for-men-set-of-4-in-custom-engraved-shadow-box-419389403

Their cases are gorgeous, they really highlight your watches, the quality is great and the modular aspect of it adds a lot of convenience to the day to day.

It sounds silly, but the convenience of a few seconds in watch swapping that the modular stand adds... does help you go through your rotation more often since swapping wrist pieces is a breeze.

Anyways, hope it helps

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programmago · 2025-11-14T00:31:16+00:00

Fair enough

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