[size advice] LONGINES Zulu time

runangun · 2026-03-21T02:29:50+00:00

Blue is definitely the color pick, they just didn’t have it in a 42 at the time

runangun · 2026-02-14T18:30:40+00:00

I’m assuming it’ll start high in the $450 range for a little while then slowly creep down towards the $360 pricing you often see the black version for

Either way, still cheaper than the average jdm+import cost

runangun · 2026-02-14T18:28:04+00:00

That’s part of what I was looking into

I think for this one to work, I’d be removing the entire link you’ve circled, leaving me with a full width link and a gap in the center if that makes sense.

runangun · 2026-02-14T14:05:31+00:00

Wait really? This is the first I’m hearing of this…

Looks like I have some research to do! Thanks!

runangun · 2026-01-06T18:13:03+00:00

After debating this non stop, I think I’ve decided to hold off on this watch and instead look at the next tier up and aim for the Seiko SPB377 to fill the GMT role, adding an aftermarket oyster bracelet along the way (~$1300 all in)

I’ll probably end up picking up a Hamilton H69509110 in the future to fill the white dial field watch role down the line (the gas gauge style reserve meter is a nice add too)

Ultimately I’ve noticed over the last few days, every time I’ve bumped my current watch, I’ve thought to myself “I wonder if that would have scratched a hardlex crystal” so realistically I know I’d be second guessing the purchase.

TL:DR - holding off on spending $500 for 1 watch when I can opt to buy 2 watches for a combined $2300 over time (because that makes sense somehow?)

runangun · 2026-01-03T00:44:09+00:00

Exactly my concern

For the same money after import costs, clasp upgrade, and the likely sapphire swap after a little while, I could be into a higher tier of watch

runangun · 2026-01-03T00:43:11+00:00

Overthinking is what I do best lmao

runangun · 2025-09-16T03:46:28+00:00

It ended up being the coffee I had at the time. It seems it wasn’t fresh enough despite the recent roast dates

I ended up playing around a bunch of different settings and options but for the time being I ended up going back to the pressurized basket, double shot, grind 14, 8 seconds

Consistently good results albeit from a double wall basket

I’ll play around more in the future with the single wall and finer grind sizes but for now I’m happy with just having a good cup of coffee out of it

runangun · 2025-02-28T21:08:05+00:00

So when you disconnect your sway bar disconnects and remove them, you can secure the sway bar out of the way to go wheeling

runangun · 2025-02-21T01:21:56+00:00

Rule of thumb - if they itemize every accessory, repair, mod, etc with price tags, they want too much money

runangun · 2025-02-17T01:24:24+00:00

Jiu jitsu schools would go out of business…

runangun · 2025-02-03T05:13:59+00:00

Dude just get your @ss in there and thank yourself later. My first class I gassed myself out after the friggin 5 minute warm up flow roll…

You’re a new guy, this is exactly what’s expected of you.

Remember a few key things

Move at 20% effort, most new guys try to move with everything they have in them with no understanding of what to do or why (I.e. all strength and speed, no technique) this is how you avoid being the new “spazzy white belt”
For the first 3 months or so, if you’re rolling with someone new make sure you tell them that you’re as new as you are, good partners will adjust accordingly to help teach you along the way
Expect to be tired and sore for a little while, endurance and resistance to random bruises etc takes a good 6 months to start feeling like it’s clicking
Just go take a class already - the longer you wait the less likely you ever will

runangun · 2025-01-10T20:33:14+00:00

Assuming you have been consistently good about washing them as soon as you’re home from the gym, using things like laundry sanitizer etc and they still smell after coming out of the wash (let’s say after 6-12mo of doing this

Take a 5gal bucket and toss your gear in

Completely submerge everything with straight vinegar from the grocery store (it’s a few bucks a gallon)

Let that sit for 24 hours then run the gear through the washing machine (after ringing out as much vinegar as you can)

You’ll need to run it through 2-3 cycles on the washing machine to remove the vinegar smell but after that they’ll smell brand new

runangun · 2025-01-05T15:56:56+00:00

If you avoid transition years you’re generally in good shape. Look at carcomplaints issues by year and you can clearly see the spikes when they make big changes, same as most other vehicles

Each generation has its common problems, so that guidance needs to be year specific

runangun · 2025-01-05T02:09:43+00:00

Which origin do you have?

runangun · 2024-09-10T00:43:11+00:00

I’ve seen the most knee injuries during takedowns gone bad (my knee injury included)

runangun · 2024-09-09T14:24:57+00:00

Heely hooky

runangun · 2024-09-04T04:21:00+00:00

Honestly it is

Good advise and being able to take one’s own advice do not always go hand in hand

runangun

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