What time is it? Watches and horology

Mate, I saw a Porsche and thought it looked good a few weeks ago.

That is a nice watch. Could almost tempt me away from a Black Bay.

Pretty much designed as tool watches from the start.

Jokes aside, the latest Seamasters are banging. A much needed update.

Ha! Is 36 the official age when Seamasters start to look good?

It's about the time you have enough disposable income to afford one.

Summer Franken beater

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Old watch day .
Brittany beaches faded the bezel

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1st Hot Dog legs post. Strong.

Looks alright there?

Much open?

I know the conventional wisdom is to be careful with older watches and water resistance , but I’ve never really worried about my old GMT.
Should I ?
It’s only ever used for a swim , no diving .
It’s been serviced properly , crown in tight , surely it’s ok .... no ?

It’s pretty much normal , bars and restaurants open , staff wearing visors or masks .Punters don’t have to , but supposed to in shops .Relatively busy , but the weather is kind atm .
There has been an upsurge in cases on the coast but the youth seem unconcerned.

If they pressure test as part of the service it should be fine

Phew , thanks for info ..Rolex service so I guess they would

Pretty much designed as tool watches from the start.

Wait till you see the Scurfa.

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Lights touch paper...

I would pay rendered money for that.

I have a new watch incoming. Hopefully in time for next Friday...

Nice! been looking at this (or similar model) recently. The whole SNZG11K1 / SNZG11J1 Made in Japan/elsewhere debate is ... heavy... any idea if it matters in terms of functionality/quality?

At that level they’re almost certainly all made in the same factory (and not in Japan). The K1/J1 etc is just badging / labelling / designation for different markets.

Serious?!

Yep, said he got it ‘a while back’ as an anniversary present and likes it because normal people don’t notice it!

Got it, thanks. looking for a small durable everyday watch and this looks like a good candidate.

I like it , I looked at the site .
Value I reckon

Not sure I’d call it small at 42mm but a durable everyday watch it definitely is. Have a friend who was bought one as his first and only mechanical watch and he absolutely loves it.

This one’s 36mm, bracelet is from Seiko’s “straight in the bin” range but the watch itself looks good I think:

https://www.citywatches.co.uk/product/seiko-5-automatic-21-jewel-snk809k1-snk809k-mens-watch/

@amey just popped by to show me his new watch:
https://twitter.com/wankerswatch/status/1284506623017246720?s=21