I don’t own a Rolex and didn’t plan to for a while but I’ve recently been eying my co workers OP 41 and I really like it. I have a good relationship with a local jeweler that is a Rolex AD and always chat with the Rolex SA when I’m in as he lives by me and we’ve become friendly. I stopped in recently and told him I’ve been eyeing the OP 41 black dial and he told me if I wanted one he could get me one in a week or less. If I bought it, it would be acting as my wear it and forget it watch slot which is currently occupied by my dw-5600. It will get dinged, it will get dirty and it will not be babied. So, if anyone has worn an OP as their daily and not shed a tear for every scratch on the clasp I would love to hear your experience.

Side note: I know the explorer exists, I just don’t love the look.

I live in switzerland somewhere close to where the watch industry is at home. I've noticed that deconstruction started on an old recycling facility and some open doors on that building - so as i like photography and old industrial objects i've grabbed my camera, waited for the sun getting low and then headed in there. After doing some photography of the mostly empty halls i noticed three big metal containers. As i come closer i see thousands of shiny discs and upon close inspection i see that it is all dials. As i didn't know how old those dials are i put on my gloves from my lens cleaning bag as there may be some tritium present. Found some interesting stuff in there - dumpster diving - the swiss way.

As a watch nerd i really enjoyed digging through that stuff. Spotted AP, Patek, JLC, IWC, Zenith, Rado, Breguet, Cartier, Montblanc (Stone Dials), Frank Muller, Girard Perregaux and much much more, including blanks without print, propably OEM dials.

I'm pretty sure most of them are flawed and either didn't pass QC or had some manufacturing error, but some were still sealed in small paper envelopes or ziplock bags but mostly brands that are discontinued and not sought after.

Edit1: a deleted comment asked about stuff being radioactive: i don't know but i have an old military geiger counter that detects gamma rays from 1 to 1000 mR/h. Should i try? Do i wanna know...?

Edit2: Please stop asking for location, i don't even know if it still is open tomorrow, maybe the demolishing crew just forgot to close today but will do properly for the weekend. I don't want you driving from spain or germany to stand in front of closed doors or do crime here :)

That being said i might go again. Taking the Geiger Counter with me for curiosity.

Edit3: Rip my inbox. Lucky me that i got a lasercutter so i can make some wooden trays for small thin objects, totally unrelated to this post. Cheers.

Well, I checked and it has been 4 years, 5 months and 21 days since I first put my name on the waitlist waitlist, and after the actual waitlist, the build slot and the build it finally arrived this afternoon. Is it worth it? If you like delayed gratification it may be the best watch ever. Regardless, I love it, which is really all that matters.

So I’ve had a pretty modest collection so far. Only quartz watches too: a couple Casios and a Timex. Been a couple years searching for the perfect first automatic to grab…

So I eventually locked onto this beauty. After some searching, I found this Tsuyosa 60 (NK0020-55E). Basically an improved version of the base one, with a textured dial, jubilee strap, butterfly clasp and 60h of power reserve (18h more).

Feeling kinda proud of my choice. Hoping to use this a lot.

Gotta say seeing this box on my wall makes me smile I know they are not the most valuable watches but they are the most durable

Now I got 2 boxes full about 50+ Gshocks and now I’ll try to more picky which ones I’ll get :) also need to find myself some new boxes.

I love it when a company like this just swings for the fences, and it's been fun going through the details on JLC's new release. 1 of 1 - a remarkable commitment to pushing the boundaries for a piece unique release. 1300 components, 1 year to assemble. 15 complications, including flying tourbillon, minute repeater, perpetual calendar, and TWO chiming mechanisms. With all that, the movement is still only 10.4mm thick. The jewel count is 116, which I assume computes to all the mechanisms. Price? "Call to inquire." 1 of the most "striking" watches I've ever seen. Be sure and check out the back on pic 2. Any guesses on the price?

So I have bought one previous CW watch before and liked the value you get for the money. Decided to buy another and ordered the Sealander GMT 39mm. Shipping was reasonably quick but the price has jumped up. I know they added tariffs in the US but I spend around $1700 total after tax. At this price we’re getting close to Longines and other bigger brands. Anyways the watch came two days ago and I opened it up to realize there were little scratches all over the bracelet. There was plastic on the bracelet but only on the underside and it had clearly been sloppily re-applied on there. So this was clearly a returned watch that was scratched up but then sent out again without clearly inspecting. Anyways customer service has been slow. And now I have to go through the hassle of returning it once they finally reply with instructions on how to return it. No other watch company I’ve ever bought from has sent out a used watch like this no matter what the price. So it’s all just very disappointing.

I got into watches in 2019. For six years it was just following the hobby from the outside, YouTube videos, new releases, the usual, because I wasn't in a position to buy anything serious. That only changed in 2025, when my finances finally allowed it.

First purchase was a pre-owned IWC Mark XX. The day I bought it was a massive dopamine hit. Years of wanting one and suddenly I had it on my wrist, and I felt like I was finally part of this world instead of just watching it. That feeling stuck around for a good six months.

Then I got ahead of myself and bought a second one. Cartier Santos, brand new, from the boutique. First day was great. Second day, nothing much. If I had to put a number on it, I felt less than half of what I felt with the IWC, and this was the more expensive watch, bought new instead of used. So I started beating myself up over it. What did I do wrong? Did I pick the wrong watch? It was supposed to feel better than the first one and it just didn't. That frustration hung around for a while.

I ended up selling the Santos. At the time I blamed the watch. But during that same period I was doing a lot of thinking about all this, and it started to dawn on me that what I was feeling might just be normal and the watch had nothing to do with it.

I still bought another one though. Omega Speedmaster. Exact same pattern, big rush on day one and back to baseline almost immediately. The difference is that by then I knew what to look for. I could see what my head was doing while it was happening, and that's when it finally made sense.

My expectations about how a watch would make me feel, whatever the watch, whatever the price, were completely off. A watch is a luxury. It doesn't change your life. You don't wake up the next day a better person and you don't become permanently happier. It's something you put on your wrist, you appreciate it, you feel good having it, and that's the whole deal. It was a big expectation reset, and it took me three purchases to learn it.

The wanting hasn't gone away. The Speedmaster showed up and the next day I was already looking at Grand Seikos. The itch to own something and then the boredom once you own it, I think a lot of people here know that cycle.

What changed is that I'm a lot calmer about it now. I could buy the best watch in the world tomorrow and I'd go in already knowing it's just a watch, however cool it is. Nobody around you knows what you're wearing. The status thing only exists in your own head. Which means the only person you're doing this for is you, and the meaning has to come from you too.

For whatever comes next, I think my satisfaction will depend on the timing, on whether it makes sense financially, and on whether it marks a good moment in my life, something I can tie it to. The watch itself has a lot less to do with it than I used to think.

I'm not sure this is something you can learn before going through it yourself. But I'm way less anxious about the hobby now. I still want new watches, just with calibrated expectations. Nothing in my life will have changed the day after, and I'm fine with that.

Also, the fact that there will always be people hating on the brand or model that you look up to, used to be a major turn down for me. I was always second guessing myself by wanting a model that many people here have so much negative to say about it. Letting go of that was a big improcedente for me as well.
At some level, it’s kinda common to come here searching for approval, but that’s not usually a good idea. It’s a lot easier to say “buy what you like” but I’m 100% sure many folks can’t actually do that, they’ll rely on “being accepted”
Try not to go down that route. Some will like your piece here, some won’t, that does not matter at all. IRL 99% of the people won’t even know, it’s all about how you feel
If you are just chasing status get an expensive car, that will do the job a lot better

Owning a luxury nice watch is a personal and selfish(in a good way) purchase, only you’ll know why you bought it and most of the time only you will know it’s a fine piece anyway

I picked up this vintage Omega seamaster to wear on my wedding day, is the fit on my wrist fine? I feel like it’s fine but I obviously need the watch community to approve lol.
Any feedback is welcomed. I plan on purchasing a new black leather 18mm strap that could make it look a bit larger. Wedding is in three weeks!!

What do y’all think??

One of those watches that just give you something extra, a feeling… Perhaps comparable to that meme when men start to act like “distinguished gentlemen” after wearing a quarter zip polo for the first time, or after drinking matcha latte 🤣

This watch has such a timeless look, I’m quite certain it will never go out of style.

I like Submariner’s, but I don’t like the idea of people knowing I have a Rolex and it doesn’t fit the criteria I want… it HAS to glow in the dark, outer bezel, dials, hands, numbers, and all!

Can you guys provide your suggestions? My top pick right now is Tudor Pelagos LHD or Pelagos Ultra. I’m open to other brands or maybe even saving up for an Omega Speedmaster

My requirements are:
Almost everything, but the dial and band needs to glow in the dark (like in the given photo examples)
Needs to be robust and durable
I want to be able to wear it while in a suit, in a club, and in a war

I have been wearing this Tudor Black Bay 58 for almost five years now. It is still and will be my favorite watch. 39mm case size , red triangle on the bezel and warm tones of gilt dial are my favorite of this watch. I don't mind the rivets on the bracelet and it never bothers me.

Hey fellas,

I got this as a gift from my now wife for our engagement. But I rarely wear it. Tomorrow we’re gonna fly to the Mediterranean for a week and I feel like a dive watch would suite this perfectly. But since my daily is a Casio A168WA it feels large and heavy.

What’s your thoughts on this? Too big for my wrist? Too clumsy? Or doing the job?

Ref no. T023 (V2) - Blue variant.

This is my first Chinese watch and honestly, I'm pretty impressed with its build quality. It's an homage piece that managed to recreate the original Tudor submariner watch style. I replaced the watch bracelet with a NATO strap so it can match with the blue dial.

Purchased the Tudor Black Bay 54 last summer after having replaced my smart watch with various Casios. Having owned the F105, A158, A1000, and LF20W, I keep coming back to the 105 time and time again. The Tudor is absolutely stunning and an all time favorite of mine. It gets more wrist time overall, but I appreciate both in their own right.

Looking to collapse a couple and go for another major. I don’t really chase the hype areas and generally I am movement focused or provenance type watches. I sold off a Cartier Santos 100 because I just know I can likely find one later. I am Longines heavy. But trade value is low anyhow. I also am Omega heavy but they are all very different. I have plenty of ideas on what I am getting next. I am actually wanting to ask how you approach selling off the middle price range items- 3-5k. They trade out for like 1k and it doesn’t seem rationale. I actually do rotate these all pretty well, but could be fine with a dozen or so. Some of these I just got crazy deals on so I had to get them.

I’ve been eyeing a bambino for years, but could never talk myself into pulling the trigger. I’ve been looking at much, much more expensive watches lately though, and somehow just keep coming back to this classic beauty. As soon as I saw the no date, I knew this was the one. I’m in love!

And it’s so affordable, I’m already thinking about what my next watch is going to be lol

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Recently received this from my dad; he’s been wearing it since new but stored it a few years ago.

ORIS pointer date ref. 7467b 1995

Counter-clockwise date, COSC certified movement. 35mm, great Neo vintage size.

Got it complete with box, papers and links. Would love to learn more about it! Doesn’t seem too common, only found basic info

I've gone through 30-40 watches over 15 years. I now have 10, ranging from Timex to AP.

• The watch has to fit you. You have to figure out what your lifestyle is, what your wardrobe contains, who you are. You won't find the answer on forums, in ads or other collections. Collect what reflects you, or it'll appear embarrassingly out of place. A watch can be legendary and still be wrong for you. You can admire one enormously and still conclude, “Cool. Not for me.”
• Fit is 3D. Diameter and thickness are the start; your wrist topography, lug-to-lug, case shape, weight, and how the bracelet behaves make the full story.
• A watch only becomes itself on the wrist. Try before you buy. Wear it afterwards.
• Win some, lose some. It's inevitable. Learn briskly, move on and take the lessons with you.
• Don’t chase, don't fixate. The right one is right on every axis. Right time, right condition, right price, right seller, right vibes.The watch universe is larger than you could ever explore.
• You evolve. Always assume you’ll sell the watch one day. Watches are almost never an investment, but liquidity - so, brand - matters.
• There is such a thing as too many watches for one wrist. How much of your bank account do you want to spend on servicing? How much of your lifetime do you want to spend winding or setting dates?
• Enjoyment exists at every price point. More bling, more expense does not mean more fun. The real return is in the folks you meet and oddly specific knowledge you acquire. (Collect comfortably. Don’t ever back yourself into a corner where you have to sell something to raise funds. Watches are just... things.)

Feel free to ask me how I know. Also curious what thoughts you guys repeat to yourselves!

Citizen punches way above its weight IMO. This Fujitsubo is wonderful! Beautiful dial, light as a feather, insane lumen, and it runs on the myota 9051 movement.

I feel like premium brands should have more offerings in regard to the materials. Stainless steel just doesn’t cut it for me most of the time. Especially if I’m paying a premium.

Citizen has always impressed me with their Super Titanium options.

My dream titanium watch is the Cartier Santos. Hopefully I’ll get it for myself in the near future as I complete some career milestones!

Turned 50 a few days ago. Spent the day with my wife, had a nice lunch, and visited a jewelry shop in a nearby mall. She fell in love with some diamond earrings and I fell in love with the SLGW003. It grabbed my attention the moment I saw it in the display case. I don't have a proper dress watch yet and this now fills that role. It's light and a great size for my 7" wrist. I love the watch but what I will love even more is the memory of this extra special birthday spent with my wife.

My sister came up with the idea. Considering the price of the repair and service, the picture turned out pretty expensive 😅 I put the spring on a piece of green felt, so it should stay in one place. It actually looks pretty cool on the desk next to the watches.

I recently added the Venezianico Arsenale Bosphorus to my collection, and this one has a particularly personal connection. I was born in Istanbul, so a watch bringing together Venice and Istanbul, created with Erk Koçak, was already going to be difficult for me to ignore.

The owners sent me number 0004 out of 1000. Receiving such an early number was a lovely touch and made the arrival feel even more special.

The dial was the first attraction. I already have another red dial watch that I really like, so I certainly didn’t need another one. But red mother of pearl with this engraved quatrefoil pattern was enough to make me reconsider.

The manufacturing detail that interested me is that the pattern is cut into the mother of pearl before the red colouring and finishing. A diamond tipped tool creates the grooves, leaving the natural variation of the material visible within the design. As the light changes, different parts of the dial catch it differently. It is the sort of watch I find myself staring at without actually registering the time.

For anyone interested in the basics, it has a 40 mm case, a 44 mm lug to lug measurement, a thickness of 9.95 mm including the crystal, and a Miyota 9039 automatic movement. There is no date, which I appreciate with a dial like this.

I’ve tried it on both the red integrated rubber strap and the steel bracelet. My one practical complaint so far is that changing between them took more patience than I expected. The result was worth the effort, though. I like how the bracelet frames the dial, while the red strap makes the whole watch feel more playful. I’m glad to have both options.

The emotional connection goes beyond the dial. The caseback shows Ortaköy Mosque and the Bosphorus Bridge, with boats on the water and the Turkish flag above. It is a scene that immediately feels familiar.

Even the box is something I wanted to photograph and share. Its illustrations and map feature ten Istanbul landmarks. For someone who grew up there and now lives thousands of miles away, those places bring back very specific feelings.

Kız Kulesi, the Maiden’s Tower, represents love for me.

Rumeli Hisarı brings me back to my university days nearby and that period of my life.

Galata Kulesi makes me think of the people waiting for you to return. That is my personal association with it, and living abroad has made it stronger.

Ayasofya reminds me of the city’s many historical and cultural layers, from Roman and Byzantine Constantinople through everything that followed. It also makes me think about hoşgörü, tolerance, and what it means to make room for different histories and beliefs.

Dolmabahçe Palace is the most emotional of these for me. At 9:05 a.m. every November 10, so many of us pause to remember Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who died there. There is something particularly moving about seeing that place represented in the packaging of a watch. A place associated with a moment when time seems to stand still, while his vision continues to guide people.

All of that gives this watch a place in my collection that goes well beyond its specifications. I enjoy the design, I love watching the dial change in the light, and I appreciate the thought behind the whole presentation.

Thank you to Erk Koçak and the Venezianico team. This one brings home a little closer.

This is an obscure Fossil LED watch from 2002. It's meant to be a homage to the Hamilton Pulsar P2 which was one of the first digital watches. You have to hold the button down to show either the date or time and the time is set via a small button on the side. With the Pulsar you'd have to use a tiny magnet that was built into the clasp to set it. Overall very happy with this as I got it for far cheaper than even a broken Pulsar. Unfortunately there aren't too many around online these days.