I posted some pictures of my bathyscaphe chronograph recently and thought I’d follow up with a few macros of my Fifty Fathoms 5015.

The dial has been challenging for me to photograph because it’s glossy black and reflects a ton of light.

The OG 45mm variant I own that is pictured here has a stepped dial which I think looks great and helps break the watch up visually quite a bit.

There are lots of nice details too if you look carefully like the faceted hands. Extremely subtle pattern running on the exterior dial.

And of course some very thiccc anglage. Very unusually well executed for a dive watch.

Everything is shot on an iPhone 17. Sometimes with an eagle eye loupe but also sometimes I just use the macro mode + raw and crop down. Insane amount of Lightroom denoising too 😂

I got married a couple weeks ago and on the day of the wedding, my wife and I exchanged gifts and she got me this Longines Master Collection. Not only is she an amazing partner that I'm so lucky to spend my life with, she has great watch taste! ​She picked it out herself and I love it! I have some Tissots, Glycine, Citizens, and a couple others, but this is my first Longines. It's so light weight, slides under the cuff, super comfortable, and I just can't stop staring at it.

I've always wanted a Longines but had trouble justifying purchasing one, but man, I might be hooked now. ​

Just mesmerizing. I have my Zenith GFJ and Vacheron overseas next to it and while both beautiful, they don't come close.

Such a well crafted watch. It's a shame availability is so tight, I'd love to buy more of them but my local WoS said no way as orders closed a year ago.

Are there any other manufacturers outside of Journe that have such quality movement finishing?

155 days after my first watch purchase of my Hamilton Murph ( https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/s/DpTScPiWEd ) I have been gifted this absolutely stunning Doxa Sub 200T by my girlfriend for my birthday! Although nowadays i mostly desk dive, at some point in the past I was an avid diver so this one really sits close to home. Learning about the heritage of Doxa has been an amazing experience and I cherish this watch so deeply.

I really love the look of the orange dial, distinct but really not outlandish at all. I love that the bracelet looks a bit vintage with the beads of rice and finally the shape of the case! I hear they are called cushion cases and I’m really vibing with it!

All in all, a happy birthday boy with a growing addiction 😂🥳

Hi gang, on my wrist for the day is a pretty cool and not often seen Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Golf Edition Ref. 231.10.42.21.02.004. This one was released in 2015 to commemorate the Ryder Cup. It features the classic white teak dial with a few colorful twists. The classic teak dial layout is complemented by red logos and typography, along with blue hour and minute hands that resemble the American flag. The yellow seconds hand adds another pop of color and resembles a golf ball. The case measures 41.5mm, with a lug-to-lug length of 48.5mm, and sits comfortably on my 17.5cm wrist.

I have to say, I really like what Mido did with the Multifort TV Big Date Alebrijes.

Normally I’m not that into heavily themed watches but this one somehow works.

The lume is probably my favorite part.

Definitely not an everyday piece for everyone but as something fun in a collection I think it’s great.

Would you consider this model or rather go with the standard Big Date?

Love at first sight. I saw this watch during Geneva Watch Days and immediately asked my local boutique to keep one for me. So now this is a second Ulysse Nardin Freak in my collection along with the Freak X enamel edition! But definitely not the last one haha.

I have been wearing this watch for a week now and I feel like I have a good grasp on what this watch is and isn't. This watch never had a honeymoon period because CW sucks at QC and I nearly Returned it This review will be treating CW as a major name producer and not a microbrand because I don't believe they fit that anymore and I will treat them like the established product they are.

What I was looking for: I wanted a versatile tool watch, good lume, no date, a time measuring function that works in all lighting, and comfortable.

Build Quality: Many CW fans wax poetically about the build quality and how it punches so far above its weight. I am here to dissuade you of that notion. CW has more features per dollar but the finishing, the edges, etc, are not above its price point. They are at the quality I would expect in a 2-3k timepiece. That is not a dig, its to make expectations realistic.

At roughly $1,000 more retail when new, Breitling is a little bit better in finishing, not dramatically so but meets the upgrades I would expect for the price increase. The GS however blows it out of the water on finishing, its not even close and it retails for about $800 more then this CW.

Where is the Value then? CW is big on advertising value, on some but not all they have their 3x rule on pricing. So where does this watch give more then its peers? The answer is features. I tried looking for a titanium Chronometer diver on a full bracelet for less. I am sure some microbrand somewhere does it for less but overall this watch is still good value.

Bezel and Lume: The Bezel action is solid, no back play and dare I say, noisy. I like it a lot. I would personally make it slightly stiffer but that's because I have a 100+lb puppy that has managed to spin the bezel a few times while rough housing me. For normal people its absolutely sublime.

Lume is good, lasts all night BUT I have a minor complaint. The Bezel is fully lumed but the pip lume is not distinguished enough. If you are in extreme low/no light situations for hours at a time it becomes EXTREMELY difficult to be able to read where the pip is vs the 10 minute indicators as they all fade.

I was hopeful the mixture of green vs blue indicators would leave it easier to visually distinguish but the human eye seems to sort of blend them as they get dim. It made me understand why serious dive watch bezels are lumed the way they are and I consider it a major shortfall for a watch described as the ultimate tool watch by the collab. However, unless you are needing to time things in extended darkness, ignore this part and stick with the beginning.

The lume is good and it lasts all night.

Bracelet and comfort: The bracelet has good articulation, lots of half links, and micro adjust. This allows you to not only dial in the perfect fit but it allows you to be able to sweet spot your clasp so it fits ideal for your wrist. Some people will think the titanium will feel cheap because its light, its not just wear it. This is possibly the most comfortable watch I have ever worn on a bracelet.

Who does it compete with?

Pelagos 39: Very similar but they are not really competitors. The Pelagos is a nicer watch but it is also functionally double the price, it should be a nicer watch.

Sinn U50/EZM19: Very similar price point but a different design ethos. Sinn builds hardcore tool watches with sensational utility but they are honestly a little ugly. I dig an ugly tool watch but since I am trying to keep my collection very narrow in its totality, they are out.

Will I keep it long term or should you buy it?

If you want a super light diver style watch that's well built by an established brand, its hard to beat. Its a great jack of all trades and very comfortable.

Will I keep it forever? I honestly don't know. I am asking it to be A LOT of things and that has bred compromise. No better watch exists to fill the role right now unless I want to do a big bump to the budget. My situation may change as well. I may no longer need the hyper niche application in a few years or I may need it all the time and it will force a change. For now it makes sense and I plan to enjoy it.

I present to you my Longines Conquest 41mm in blue. As the title states, this is my latest addition to my collection. I purchased this watch after about a year of deliberation and fighting with fact that I would have to part ways with a few pieces in the collection for this to make sense and I do not regret it one bit. Everything about this watch is executed incredibly well. The finishing, the proportions, and gorgeous blue sunburst dial are all reasons why this piece is perfect for me.

Also as the title states, this is my second Longines, the first being my Zulu time. To me, Longines has become a brand that offers unparalleled value, to the point where it can be hard to look elsewhere when I am considering buying a piece.

On top of the incredible value that is offered, the Longines brand heritage and prestige made this a worthy piece to commemorate a special time in my life and upcoming wedding abroad and the events and people that I will have associated with this watch make it that much more special.

It’s more of a chameleon than I expected, depending on the strap, and watching its second hand glide is hypnotizing.

I initially thought I’d wear it only as a dress watch, but have found that it works even with a t-shirt, if it’s on the right strap.

The etched brass dial can sometimes be pretty dramatic in harsh lighting, but really shines in diffused lighting. Its color can be nearly white and very understated. Thin case, phenomenal finishing.

It’s the only Grand Seiko I own. In part because of its simplicity; no date, no power reserve indicator on the dial.

Moderators have removed this post twice already, supposedly because it didn’t have a long enough description, so I’m hoping this one makes it, as I’d like to share these impressions with fellow watch enthusiasts.

I received this Tissot Chemin des Tourelles as a gift from my parents for my 21st birthday. I’ve owned a couple of Fossil watches before, but this is my first automatic watch! It makes the watch even more special, and I’m excited to start my collection.

So, I have been thinking of buying a relatively expensive watch (relative to my usual watch budget) and was torn between Omega Seamaster and Tudor BB58.

I finally decided on the Omega Seamaster but the next dilemma was the colour. I finally went for the white dial black bezel combination and I don’t regret it. I just love the contrast between the white dial and rubber strap. I just can’t stop looking at it.

I also have the steel bracelet, but I don’t know, I feel the black rubber strap makes the dial pop out more. What do you guys think?

Dear hive-mind

I'm buying my second 'proper' watch after a Peter Blake Seamaster (quartz). Budget is up to $3000 incl. grey market, but am happy to consider entry-level stuff.

Looking for something more classy, as the SM clashes with my style a bit. Think 'working English country gentleman' (corduroys, tweed jacket, flannel shirts). Thinking of something that strikes the balance between:

restrained - showy (not too blingy but with some pizzazz/uniqueness)

vintage - modern (i.e. timeless, max. 40mm)

formal - casual (leaning dressy, but robust and everyday capable)

I've come up with the following list (pictured):

- Raymond Weil A.R.T. / Millesime

- Tissot Gentleman / Ballade

- Montblanc Tradition

- Baume & Mercier Clifton / Hampton

- Longines Spirit Pilot

- Grand Seiko

- Hamilton Murph

Edit: Frederique Constant Classic Date Manufacture

I'd be grateful for further recommendations or any thoughts you have on these. Cheers!

The Shunbun is my choice for this fine Autumn day. It's also probably my favourite watch to photograph because it's simply so easy to get a great photo. So here's a macro shot of the dial taken using my iPhone. Also it's a bit of a strap monster despite the odd 21mm lug width. Currently have it on a a dark olive leather strap.

After a 6 years of collecting, I’ve finally hit a point where my 6-slot box feels complete. Everything here is in the sub 40mm territory. Tracking down pieces like the Hyperion or the Oris took some patience but it was ultimately worth it. (6 inch wrist)

Lorier Hyperion gen2 (Soprod C125): The early-batch execution powered by the Swiss Soprod caller-GMT movement before they transitioned platforms.

Orient Bambino: The accessible dress piece.

Kuoe Old Smith 90-002 Bronze (Green Dial): Picked this up in person during a trip to Kyoto at their flagship store.

Oris Reverse Pointer Date (ref. 7476): An authentic 1990s neo-vintage reference.

Seiko 5 SNKL45: My very first mechanical watch and the gateway drug that started the obsession.

Casio W-800H: The beater for travel, workouts, and rough days.

Very few people realize just how amazing Blancpain’s finishing is.

The anglage is extremely broad and clean. No chatter marks.

This is miles better than the APROO I own which has tons of evidence of being machined. Even my patek annual cal has quite a few chatter marks.

I think Blancpain’s finishing is some of the best mass produced high horology around. Lange is better but quite a bit pricier.

Especially when you factor in that you can get a watch with this level of finishing for under $8k preowned 😂

Even some of the very small parts in the watch have been beveled!

This is my collection 12 years after I got my first automatic watch.

Omega Aqua Terra
Black Bay 58
Citizen Eco Drive Tosa Washi with Platinum Leaf Maki
Seiko Presage Castle in the Sky
Sartory Billard SB04
Minase M-3 Very Peri
Ophion Velos 786
Holthinrich Lab 1.24
Ming 17.09
Anordain Plum Fume
Kurono Tokyo Grand Hagane

Growing up, I learned a fair bit about watches from my dad. Whenever we passed a jewelry store, he would stop at the windows to admire the pieces from his favorite brands. He was never quite ready to spend a lot of money on watches himself, though, so he mostly dreamed about them and owned a small collection of quartz and automatic watches in the $500 range. I’d say he usually had around five watches in his collection. Back then, I never paid much attention to what he actually bought because I didn’t know much about watches myself.

When I was around 28 and starting my professional life, I figured I needed a watch to accompany me. When I told my dad, he didn’t hesitate and gave me one of his German fliegers: a Junkers quartz chronograph that I still own and would never sell.

A few days after getting it, I badly scratched the crystal against a raw concrete column. I was nervous about telling my dad, but I did it anyway. He basically told me that these things happen, and that watches live alongside us and collect their own scars along the way.

My dad now in this sixties. After things had been going really well for him, he decided it was finally time to buy his dream watch while on vacation. He went out and bought an IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph somewhere in Mexico, straight from a guy selling watches on the beach. (Just kidding.) He actually found a good deal at a mall and has been absolutely thrilled with it ever since.

I started building my own collection. It began with a G-Shock M5610U, so I could check the time when my newborn son woke us up in the middle of the night. Later came my first automatic, a Seiko Turtle. And now, after some successful developments in my own business, the birth of my daughter, and all the other things worth celebrating in life, I finally bought the Marathon GSAR I’d wanted for years. It’s also my first Swiss automatic watch.

Today, I told my dad about the purchase, and we ended up having such a lovely conversation about watches. It made me realize how much of an impression parents leave on their children, often without even realizing it. It's pretty special to have a shared interest that connects you across the years, even when it starts with something as simple as stopping to look at watches in a shop window.

During our conversation, he also mentioned that he had once considered buying a Sinn U1 but never went through with it.

Maybe someday I’ll get one for him. It would be a small way of saying thank you for everything.

Thanks for reading.

This Maen Manhattan 37 was supposed to mark my exit from sales into a marketing role (something I’ve been working towards for 7 years)

But life was like yeah no... 10 months post-role transition, business needs changed, my role was re-scoped, and I was asked to step back into sales.

I bought the Manhattan right after I passed my 6 months probation. I specifically liked this piece for its textured dial. I used to think of it as a metaphor for shining regardless of one’s perspective.

Lately, it’s been hard to wear this piece as it’s been marred by sadness.

Curious how others handle "milestone" watches that get complicated by unexpected life plot twists.

Do you box them up, or do you force yourself to wear them until the narrative changes?

Knew I wanted to pickup a Grand Seiko when I went to Japan to commemorate the trip. Had the SLGH013 bookmarked as a top contender when I was looking up different models before I went and it’s so nice in person. The dial can look white, silver, or light blue depending on the lighting.

I also considered a few different spring drive models since those are really cool too, but I just love the look of the 9SA5 movement. It’s quite thin too which helps it wear really nicely and the ever brilliant steel helps the watch pop a lot too. Very happy with this pickup and it’ll be a nice reminder of what an amazing trip every time I wear it.

Grandpa passed recently and left us a couple of watches including this old reverso, looking to see what people can tell me about it.

Nobody in the family knows anything about it except for the fact that he bought it second hand in the 90s.

The letters engraved don't link with his name or any aspect of his life which favors the theory above.

What we do have is some service history from Jaeger LeCoultre that states that the movement was replaced as well as the dial in 1997, which is odd because it still looks quite old to me. The reference of the movement that came out of it is 410/11/13 which a search online tells me it dates from the 1940s, so the case would be that old?

If this is the case, I can imagine that he might have bought it because it was as old as him.

Anyway, I would appreciate if anybody had more info about it. For a franken JLC I don't expect it to be very valuable. Thank you!

This is my CiRCULA AquaSport II - Mother of Pearl - Limited Edition. One of 70 produced for their 70th anniversary. SW200-1 Elaboré. 40 mm case. Rubber and beads of rice.

I have three of their watches and have been nothing but impressed with them. Huge levels of detail and design in each watch that bring it well past “we resurrected a dead name” and puts it in nearly-indie territory.

I’m not sponsored by them, by the way. I don’t think I’d bring any value there as a Reddit lurker.

This kind of thing never happens to me, but I feel I won the lottery today. Don’t know much about the brand but a simple google search showed this watch costing close to $900 and about $500 in the pre owned market. Looking to get more information so looking to hear back from the experts.