Watches - another OCD problem

[A Former User]

Tried this one the other day from a colleague

[Mr Linz]

I have no idea how I didn't find this thread earlier... In addition to my IH addiction watches are a real problem....

I started off with a JLC Home time, which I loved, especially as I didn't want my first watch to be a Rolex, which I felt I'd be judged for... But quickly I realized it was a little to dressy for my jeans and t-shirt lifestyle.

[Mr Linz]

So the next step was to pick up a Omega Seamaster 300 which was also great, but it still wasn't for some reason exactly what I wanted...

[Mr Linz]

And in the end, two years after buying the first watch, I sold the previous two and bit the bullet and went for the Rolex. I've been enjoying the Explorer 1 for two years now and have never regretted it. The 36mm size fits my wrist perfectly and most people don't seem to notice I'm wearing a Rolex so I don't feel like I'm getting judged. It's my everyday wear.

[JDelage]

That JLC Hometime is a very nice true GMT watch.

[mclaincausey]

They’re a great manufacturer in general but yeah that is a beauty, I’d not seen it before.

[JDelage]

GMT / dual time is an interesting complication because it exists in 2 completely different variations. There's the "caller" GMT, with a quick adjustment of the secondary time zone, and the "traveller" GMT with a quick adjustment of the main hour hand. The "traveller" style allows one to travel to their destination, quickly adjust the local time, with the secondary time zone keeping track of the home time. For some reason, it's a lot harder to implement. The vast majority of the cheap or mid range GMT watches are of the "caller" type. The vast majority of the "traveller" GMT are thick (Seiko & GS, Ball), expensive (at least 3 variations of Rolex), very clunky (e.g., secondary 12hr time scale with a day/night indicator, etc), or a combination of all this. I've been researching this for a while because I'd like a nice traveller's GMT. I actually have a little spreadsheet where I keep track of the various models because most are not made anymore (like that JLC), and my memory is crap.

[mclaincausey]

Traveler is by far superior IMO. More of a “don’t make me think “ for the time zone you are actually in. I have a Seiko dive watch with that configuration and I much prefer it.

[JDelage]

I'm right there with you, but I suppose people who are more likely to often call in a given region might prefer the "caller" style. Good for them are those watches are cheaper and more widely available.

[Dans]

New vintage bond strap from Nick Mankey. Long leadtimes but highly recommend. Was time to replace my modern strap. Garmin with omega face.

[Anesthetist]

Cant explain how much I love this funky, chunky little bugger.

[Autorotate]

@Anesthetist dang, I like that too!

[oblivion.sila]

Seiko grey dial with Artem double clasp
It looks nice with MOP snaps ️

[Mizmazzle]

@Mr-Linz hell of a watch. I really like the dimensions of the Explorer. I tried one on once and was surprised at how nicely a seemingly small 36 mm fit. Has such a smooth flow from the case through to the bracelet.

[Dans]

@oblivion-sila Sharp!

Updated my omega faced Garmin. Goes well w/ 12oz snapped work shirt selvedge detail + Nick mankey modern bond strap:

[A Former User]

[Anesthetist]

My will power broke while on spring break…

[goosehd]

I’ve been bad too…

[ARNC]

@Anesthetist @goosehd if you gotta be bad, you might as well do it with style!

[Autorotate]

@goosehd @Anesthetist love those watches, guys!

same same. Totally tried to avoid the watch store in Barcelona. But I apparently have zero willpower.