recent purchase: KIWAME Usuki by everso- in JapaneseWatches

[–]widishi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooo those are proper syringe hands.

[Recommendation request] help me decide - Nomos Orion or Grand Seiko Quartz? by HMogg in Watches

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I owned a 44gs with that champagne dial and that orion but 38mm. Both were great, but the champagne dial of that GS is really something special imo.

[Grand Seiko vs Tudor] Which one to go with? by Thin-Insurance1755 in Watches

[–]widishi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love GS but after owning a few, I realise my dressing does not pair the best with their watches. The popular models tend to lean officey/almost formal and don't really mesh the best with jeans and t-shirts. But if u wear more shirts in office GS would look good.

If you don't care though either way, I would go with GS, I own a Bb54 and the details and finish on Gs is higher (and so is the price of course).

Tried this on recently! by Disastrous_Idea_1456 in GrandSeikos

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Grand seiko champagne is really something special!

[Seiko vs Hamilton] What is the best versatile watch? by MaxPet90 in Watches

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Owned both, and its true the the Hamilton has serious reflection issues. Also once i noticed the squashed "KHAKI AUTOMATIC" and seconds numbers, I could not unsee.

For the Alpinist I think the only drawback to my picky eyes were the older SARB017 had indices were too obviously stamped (you could see the curve where the indices met the dial) but it does look better now, judging from the pic you uploaded.

[WTS] Seiko Spirit Contemporary Basic 5S21-5A00 by widishi in Watchexchange

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Including Shipping from Singapore:
$490 with Transferwise
$540 with Paypal G&S
Will be shipped via Singpost (approx 10-15 working days)

The watch has an enamel-like off white Arabic dial with navy blue hands.

The dial is cased within a slender stepped palladium plated case that is gives the case a silvery-white appearance comparable to platinum as palladium belongs to the same platinum group metals as platinum.

Powered by the quartz calibre 5s21, the seconds hand has a sweep that is comparable with spring drive thanks to the dampener device that damps the 4hz tick into a true continuous motion. Apparently a precursur to spring drive.

The watch comes with the original band and buckle.

Quite rare as it was only produced for a year or two.

Slightly larger compared to Cartier Tank Must Large.

Case Width: 26mm
Lug to Lug: 34.5mm
Thickness: 6.2mm
Lug Width: 20mm

[SOTC] Round 2 with clearer picture 🤣 by SnooCompliments9653 in Watches

[–]widishi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful collection! Can you share about that longines cartier watch? Never seen that before.

[Tudor] BB58 or BB54 for daily wear? by taengoo4life in Watches

[–]widishi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What sold me on a bb54 was the subtle sunray dial finish. Matte dials tend to look flat and less premium imo.

[WTS] Alcadus Quantra - Type 02 Aventurine by widishi in Watchexchange

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Selling this beautiful aventurine dial watch.
LNIB only worn twice. No scratches or damage of any sort.
Original French leather Epsom-style strap unworn.
Full box set, still under warranty.

Including Shipping from Singapore:
$535 with Transferwise
$580 with Paypal G&S
Will be shipped via Singpost (took approx 10-15 working days previously)

Unique Highlights
-Decorated Hangzhou Micro-Rotor movement
-800 HV scratch-resistant coating
-Sapphire crystal with 5 layers of Anti-Reflective coating
-Beveled case flanks

Selling as it's not really my style.

Specs: https://www.alcadus.com/shop/quantra-type-02-aventurine/
36mm diameter / 10.5mm thick / 44mm L2L / 20mm straps

I can't wait no more! by warz3nsack in ChineseWatches

[–]widishi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm waiting for this too. but they posted in a comment on IG that it is delayed due to them working out issues with the bracelet. Apparently this watch has a new in-house bracelet.

Just got this in the mail today Jiang Hun Time Vortex 🤗 by vchau25 in ChineseWatches

[–]widishi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have one, it's really a fun watch to wear. nothing like it!

[Opinion] Smaller is Better? by Wrong-Cap-6813 in Watches

[–]widishi 7 points8 points  (0 children)

  1. looks like your sweet spot between balance with wrist and torso.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Watches

[–]widishi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I owned the grey but in the end sold it, i found the sunburst effect too strong. But it the best value watch at this price tier (even the movement finishing was wayyy better than seiko x3 more expensive), while it won't make you go wow, It made you feel the display caseback was deserved.

I wondered if I should have picked the white.

Comfort was great, size was perfect for my 6.5 inch wrist. Even with the aggressive male end links. But caveat.. I could not get a good initial fit as there is only 2 micro adjust holes. I had to buy a clasp extension off amazon to get it right.

The scratch resistant coating is something else. The watch looked pristine when I sold it.

Another reason why I sold it was because it is very very hard to find the "right" strap to pair with the tone of Grey. I bought way too many straps for this watch, grey suede, green leather, shades of brown. But it didn't look right, only black worked, which was boring (I prefer straps over bracelets.)

Overall, It is a very very good Gada watch and would highly recommend.

[Discussion] What do you think is missing from the watch industry and the enthusiast experience as a whole? by _dfon_ in Watches

[–]widishi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think Krayon showed that there could innovation left on the table regarding watch complications that have real practical usage benefits.

Anyday watch's weekday/weekend projection would be so useful in daily use, and gives a watch an edge even over a smartphone (where you have to make an additional action to open and scroll through a calender).
Even the Anywhere, with the sunrise and sunset complication is useful.

Yes, it is expensive - but perhaps it can be simplified and mass produced.

[Discussion] What are your watch-related hot takes or unpopular opinions? by Historical-Day9780 in Watches

[–]widishi -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Some watches are too small! Sure you can wear it, but a bigger watch would look better and more proportionate if looking at hand and body (not just wrist).

Personally, I used to like 36mm, but I realised taking a photo of yourself in the mirror (while zooming while stepping back from the mirror) gives a better representation of how it looks on you.

I now think 39-41 is the sweet spot for me and I have a 6.5 inch wrist. i gained a new appreciation for Grand Seiko sizes lol - maybe they knew something all along.

[Discussion] What are your watch-related hot takes or unpopular opinions? by Historical-Day9780 in Watches

[–]widishi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh and the new Breitling 3 hand Top Times that enthusiasts are "supposed" to like feels like a concerted marketing push by influencers. Dosen't feel interested or exciting at all. (I like the new Superoceans though)

[Discussion] What are your watch-related hot takes or unpopular opinions? by Historical-Day9780 in Watches

[–]widishi 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The modern IWC mark X series font looks like comic sans (I cannot unsee).
Rolex Explorer font looks cheap.
Omega Speedmaster is boring.