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March 18, 2015

Reasons for the Watch Buying Hiatus

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March 17, 2015

Can You Buy a Quartz Watch and Still be Legit?

Gary has apprised us of this first world concern: "Can I buy quartz?"

Posted at 05:19 PM in Manly Watches | Permalink | Comments (9)

Jay Allen Updates His Portable Radio Mega Shootout for 2015

Thanks, Gary: Jay Allen's AM Portables Mega Shootout -- 2015 Update:

http://radiojayallen.com/am-portables-mega-shootout-2015-update/

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March 16, 2015

When Less Is More

Lately, I've been exploring the part of my brain that can only process so much in a watch collection. No matter how bold and scintillating the watches are, I simply cannot absorb them and must succumb to a smaller collection. What can I call this? Brain Overload? Reptilian Malaise? Excess Disorientation Syndrome?

These thoughts have intensified as I started my 6-month watch hiatus last week. My collection is currently 9, which feels like too many. Will I sell some off? Why would I? Because in selling watches I feel like I'm re-acquiring the treasures that are already in my possession.

Will I simply sell my two Benarus, two spectacular watches in their own right, and bring my collection down to 7? Possibly. But six months is a long time to slog through the bog inside my head. I may want to shake things up by then.

As an aside, yesterday I added a link to the Super Engineer II on my Seiko Tuna and with the looser, more comfortable fit, the Tuna feels like it's mine again. I really like it. Funny how one link, added or subtracted, can make such a difference.

Posted at 03:11 PM in Manly Watches | Permalink | Comments (17)

Your Watch Obsession Propelled You Into Forbidden Waters

I've put you on a 6-month watch hiatus. And that's minimum. Longer might be better. What happened is this: You got educated about watches. Maybe too educated. Your tastes in fine watches became more and more expensive.

You came to realize that you wanted a spare, clean collection of only 3 watches. And what were these 3 timepieces?

Oris Pro Diver Titanium Chronograph 51mm model

Seiko Spring Diver SBDB009

Breitling Super Avenger II black dial with Arabic numerals

The total cost for these watches is about 12K plus long-term service costs.

I could sell all my watches and just buy one of the above, but I lack the conviction to do such a thing, so instead I've said, "My current collection is going to have to be good enough."

And that's where I stand.

Posted at 07:44 AM in Manly Watches | Permalink | Comments (9)

March 15, 2015

Too Bad I Had to Return the Largish Trask Gary Chukkas

My feet are a tough fit and would serve better at a brick and mortar, but it's hard to find time with my twin girls, so I chanced it on a size 13 Trask Gary Chukka. Nice looking shoe but way too much room in the heel even with double socks (and made the feet hot) and I was blistering up badly. My feet are slightly under 11.5 inches and 4.25 inches wide, which makes them, technically speaking, a size twelve and a half. But 90% of the time, I fit in a 13.

Maybe chukkas and boots are different. In any case, I risked another online buy and ordered a pair of tan Lacoste Sherbrooke Hi 13 chukkas in 13. If they don't fit, I may try a 12 or get my butt down to Nordstrom.