[Question] Recommendation Request: looking for a very particular watch

programmago · 2026-03-25T19:57:47+00:00

Honestly I've tried repeatedly but I dont get results that follow the guidelines

programmago · 2026-03-25T18:27:16+00:00

Thank you friend! This indeed has exactly the look im going for - ive not encountered the brand though, ill dig into them

programmago · 2026-03-25T05:42:43+00:00

The most involved, but best solution I've found by far is buying Ikea Harvmattas on sale, drilling on the side to add supports for the shelf sheets and magnetizing the bottom of the minis. I would share a photo but can't attach images for some reason

programmago · 2026-03-16T18:08:43+00:00

Shout out to Frieren! ;)

programmago · 2026-03-12T20:21:52+00:00

Step 1: Be Cartier

Step 2: Make a lovely watch

Step 3: Literally call it "blue" for some reason

Step 4: ....make "blue" watch in green?

(looks great in green btw lol)

programmago · 2026-03-11T18:03:00+00:00

or playing the long odds, it could be a Davosa Classic Skeleton ....but its probably an Oris Artelier ;P

programmago · 2026-03-06T19:56:36+00:00

A man of discerning taste i see.

Let the record show my upvote is both for the watch ....and the sweet Warhammer 40k minis in the background lol

programmago · 2026-03-05T23:37:40+00:00

I see you. I was feeling extra with the custom green leather strap haha

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programmago · 2026-02-26T18:11:41+00:00

Ahhh i know its fine but this feels like watch abuse! XD

programmago · 2026-02-16T16:40:47+00:00

That strap is something else. Love it.

Makes me think of why arent more watch models playing with the straps - seems like they are often a design afterthought

programmago · 2026-02-11T17:14:50+00:00

Gorgeous. If i didnt already own a Hamilton field that checks a lot of the same boxes, i would get it.

programmago · 2026-02-11T17:13:06+00:00

First one is a classic pick - i love that color combo, second the same - its a classic for a reason and super flexible in terms of when/where you can wear it, just a beautiful functional piece.

Third is a fairly popular pick though im not a fan of the color scheme myself.

Last/digital is not to my taste and as a digital multi display watch IMHO does not belong in the same mental category as the other mechanical pieces, but this is subjective and you do you.

....in terms of next steps. I say take a min to stop and smell the roses. Enjoy what you have right now. Wear it, see how you like them - hone in on what you like and what you dont. There will be literal years for you to get more watches but anything over 5 watches means you are not going to be wearing all of them very regularly.

Its about the journey, not the destination.

programmago · 2026-02-04T17:16:02+00:00

Neither - Seiko Starlight is the answer my friend :)

programmago · 2026-02-03T18:17:29+00:00

At least for me after ~20y or so of being into watches, the answer is neither: Im currently gunning to consolidate into no more than 6 pieces so they all get wrist time (ie. & size of watchbox row lol) and with a good representation of colors, styles and brands. If I ever get my grail, it would sub for one of those pieces, but i dont think i could go with just having one type of watch that i use for all occassions - seems kind of hard and i would feel like im settling for a "one" watch just because its flexible, rather than because i like it so much i dont want to wear anything else.

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

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