Herculodge

Solar-Powered Seiko SSC015 Looks Like a Rolex Killer

 

Jonny has apprised us of the Seiko SSC015, which to my eyes looks like a Rolex Killer for a small percentage of the cost.

Manly Dress Watch Sighting: Seiko SNAE29P1

With a 42mm bezel and 45mm case, this mid-size Seiko SNAE29P1, which currently goes for $146 on Amazon and features the coveted sapphire crystal, looks like a great dress watch. If I sell two more watches next month, I may pick this up. You rarely see a sapphire crystal on a watch at this price point.

Different Color Scheme for the Sangean WR-12BT

 

 

 

Nathan writes:

I went looking around the Sangean site and found the WR-12BT under Bluetooth Radios (where the WR-22 is as well). Strange they aren't with the other wood radios. It uses the same black and wood scheme as the WR-22 and the WR-5 (which I own).
http://www.sangean.com/products/product.asp?mid=139&cid=17
I hope the black plastic indeed has that laquered-look the rendering on the website has. Dull plastic would diminish the retro vibe.

Herculodge Begins Another Phase of Streamlining His Watch Collection

 

I've sold about 20 watches in the last six months. Another streamline phase has started today with four watches, including this Invicta Subaqua Specialty Reserve Combat 6181. I have to say it feels good to lessen the load.

I Received $313 for My $380 Dead Invicta SAS 6189

 

 

I couldn't have made as much money selling the SAS used on eBay, so in a way Amazon did me a favor giving me this partial refund. However, the watch was only 9 months old. A year full exchange policy would have been nice. But on balance I'm happy with the conclusion. Imagine had I sold it and it died on the eBay customer. I would have had a headache to deal with. 

So the Sangean WR-12 Is Not Vaporware After All

 

 

Some Dude writes:

I emailed Sangean and the WR-12 is still coming out tomorrow. I was worried it would be delayed again, but they said it's shipping from their site tomorrow and should get to other retailers by early next week.

Pulled the Trigger on a Seiko SKZ267K1 with Self-Winding Automatic

 

 

About 44 across the bezel and 52mm across the entire case, the black gunmetal Seiko SKZ267K1 with self-winding automatic, $232 on Amazon with tax, is my third Seiko and second automatic watch.

I like the connection I feel with an automatic watch unlike the disconnection I feel wearing a qaurtz. I'll probably put 3 or 4 watches for sale soon to make room for this new Seiko and to give it lots of wrist time.

I'll provide photos and impressions soon.

Manly Watch Sighting: Benarus Megalodon 4

 

Radio Temptation: Sangean WR-22

Thanks, Ante: 

• 10 Station Presets (5 FM, 5 AM)
• Easy To Read High Contrast LCD Display With Automatic And Adjustable Backlight
• Built-In Bluetooth Wireless Audio Streaming
• Clock Available For FM RDS-CT
• 2 Alarm Timer By Radio, Buzzer Or Media (by USB)
• Settable Alarm Volume
• HWS (Humane Wake System) Buzzer And Radio
• Adjustable Nap Timer
• Adjustable Sleep Timer
• Snooze Function
• Adjustable Tuning Step
• USB MP3 / WMA Playback
• Loudness On / Off
• Bass And Treble Controls
• Dynamic Bass Compensation For Rich Bass
• Rotary Bass And Treble Control
• FM Stereo On Lineout And Headphone
• 3-Inch 7W Full Range Speaker With Enlarged Magnet
• I/O Jacks: DC-In, AC-In, Aux-In, Subwoofer Out, Headphone And FM F Terminal+ AM ANT-In (USA)
• External Or Internal Antenna Selection
• Fully Functional Infrared Remote Control

Too Much Choice Can be As Bad As No Choice

Addressing Jonathan's "Watch Collector's Dilemma" post, Ulysses writes:

Too much choice can be as bad as no choice. The pursuit of a new novelty becomes addictive. If there's an item you've been lusting after for months or years, once you have it you will still eventually take it for granted, and it'll fade in to the background of your life. Then you'll be out looking for that thrill again, and it never ends. This is why even if I could afford a bunch of watches I probably wouldn't build a huge collection. For me, sentimental value is as important as monetary value. If i've had a decent looking reliable watch for several years and become attached to it, i'd feel weird wearing something different - like an old belt or comfortable shoes. With a huge collection i'd probably suffer the cognitive dissonance problem of not being able to choose what I wanted to wear, becoming paralysed like one of Asimov's robots.