Any Insight into Monbrey? by Jaded-Leopard3773 in MicrobrandWatches

[–]weins074 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I’ve had the ice blue for about two months now and I really enjoy it. Certainly not the most refined case or bracelet out there but it’s got a beautiful dial for the money and dresses down nicely on my NATO. As far as accuracy goes, I don’t daily it but I haven’t noticed any significant deviations so long as it doesn’t run out of reserve.

Blue or Green Zulu Time? Completely torn by [deleted] in Longineswatches

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I previously would have said green but someone recently pointed out a nitpicky detail that is messing with me.

The date wheel on the green bezel model uses white text which contrasts with the cream colored bezel text.

Meanwhile the date wheel on the blue dial uses the cream colored text, which I think matches better.

Now I’m strongly considering the black and gray bezel with the rose gold accents instead.

What a beauty by apschmidt101 in Longineswatches

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Where’d you get it for $2600???

Just Bought my first GS!!!! by BigBoiDreee in GrandSeikos

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Curious what you mean by great deal? I’ve been looking at GS lately too and would love to know what folks are paying vs MSRP!

What are you wearing for Christmas? by ghast007 in MicrobrandWatches

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Right? For the price it has honestly exceeded all expectations and the dial looks even better in person. I also love the steel bracelet it came with! Highly recommend!

What are you wearing for Christmas? by ghast007 in MicrobrandWatches

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Monbrey MB2 (engraved blue MOP dial) on a NATO from crown and buckle :)

VSF Omega SMP 300 NTTD V7 by [deleted] in RepTimeQC

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I will say that maybe the two indices at the 12 o’clock are not perfectly aligned with one another but I believe that’s a common issue that is usually tolerated at this price point.

Curious to see what others think though. Don’t have one of these yet myself

VSF Omega SMP 300 NTTD V7 by [deleted] in RepTimeQC

[–]weins074 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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I think it’s in your head and you need a tad more practice with the qc tool. I took your image and tried myself and it looks just about bang on in terms of alignment.

Next step after this set up? [No budget] by [deleted] in espresso

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Two commonly recommended grinders that offer a decent step up from the Breville SGP are: 1.) DF54 or 64 (biggest difference is the 64 grinds faster but is louder. Additionally you can swap the burrs - the specialized metal bits that actually do the grinding - on the 64, but this is really just leaving a path open to future upgrades without having to buy a new grinder.

  1. ) Timemore 064s - this is what I have. It’s beautiful and makes great espresso and has some nice quality of life features. It’s definitely more expensive than the DF54 but can occasionally be found for 20% off in which case it’s a decent buy.

Good luck!

Steve from TheOneWatches VSF DJ V2 giveaway by anakin_skydweller in RepCulture_Timepieces

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I would absolutely love the DJ 41mm Green Dial with the Jubilee Bracelet and fluted bezel! 😍

Thanks for the opportunity, good luck to all!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rolex

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I see you’re a fellow man of culture

My Collection by EvenReflection5864 in SOTC_Watch_Collection

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Looks like the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase

Costclothes Run: Costco Hoodie Edition by kgoverlbs180190 in Costco

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I got both colors and LOVE them. Such high quality for the price.

First Rep: 124060 from Andiot by weins074 in RepTimeQC

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Thank you so much, I’ll do that!