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Hey, I would like to build my first watch. I really love movements so naturally I want to build a skeletonized watch. Sadly, I cant find movements that would look good in a watch with no dial (e.g. I dont like the nh 70's). Price should be around 150€ but I may be willing to pay more if I really...

EDIT: This post is totally wrong and there are some great corrections below! I'm leaving this here for context and if anyone else makes the same error! My first watch "big" watch purchase(CW C60 sapphire) was a teeny bit disappointing. The reason was that when I put it on, it felt... Small? I...

I'm a complete novice when it comes to watches, but I wanted to see how much I'd miss my Smartwatch if I gave it up for a mechanical. I got an automatic and really have enjoyed it, but there are two problems with it that I wanted advice on. I'm happy to look at another watch (famous last...

I’m completely new to this site and watches, so excuse me if this isn’t the right place to ask. I’m looking for a digital watch, with black text on a green background. I don’t know the term for it. I want it to have at least 7 alarms. If not, I want it to chime every hour, and have 2 alarms...

Hello, total newbies here, so patience appreciated. I've just stumbled into this interesting world of watch collecting and don't have a ton of money to play with, so just thought I'd introduce myself and ask for advice/ideas (or links to information or threads) that would help me as I try to...

Hi Everyone ! ? I am Thibaud, a "new" 24 years old & French watch enthusiast ! (sorry if you find some mistakes in my spelling or some odd wording or crazy sentences) ^^" This post is about picking a first really good quality watch to begin your collection. In the following you will find my...

I have a Question to ask, I am currently looking for an automatic watch under 300 Dollar. Any suggestions ?

A friend is visiting in the not-so-distant future and I want to show her a really good watch video to get her to understand what's so cool about watches. She's very artsy so I know she'll appreciate a macro shot of a well finished movement. My current pick is the 3 reasons why FP Journe is next...

Hello! I have never worn or owned a watch before and am seeking the advice of this eminent community to avoid mistakes that I would undoubtedly make if left to my own proclivities. I will be taking delivery of an Omega Speedmaster later this week and am hoping to learn the basics of ownership...

Hi, I'm new to the forum, but have been collecting watches for a few years now. I would like you opinions, comments and advice on my current watch collection: Alpina Startimer Pilot Chronograph LT Alpina Startimer Classic Chronograph Ball Fireman Racer DLC Baume Mercier Clifton Club...

Good evening gents. I've spent quite some time thinking on what I actually should say. First of all, my name is Andrew. I am 17 years old and I started collecting watches last year at the end of July. After dealing with a lot of beginner mistakes, I've collected these 11 watches. I am looking...

From left to right: Certina C006.430.11.051.00 Pros: ? Cons: - No anti-glare coating(?) Hamilton H32505131 Pros: + The best-looking imo Cons: - No anti-glare coating(?) Tissot T035.407.11.051.01 Pros: + The best movement of the three(?) + Anti-glare coating (don't know if the others have it)...

I have been collecting watches for about 4 years now as I just graduated college last May with a Mechanical Engineering degree. My latest watch acquisitions include a Hamilton Navy Pioneer, with the sub seconds, and a Steinhart Ocean One Vintage Military. My purpose of this post revolves...

I am purchasing a new watch for each of my young adult sons (22 and 19) for Christmas. I got a Stenhart OVM for the younger one and a Swisstek 12630G model for the other (supposedly limited to 100 items and this is no. 1) One son is fashion forward the other a traditionalist. Both watches...

Just joined Watchuseek and I have a couple of questions I would like to ask. I have this passion for collecting watches. However as a student, it might be laborious to become a true watch collector. Recently, I have been thinking whether to get an affordable watch (which could probably get in...

I just won an auction for a Stowa watch on a whim (my first real watch! ) and I don't know anything about it. Can anyone offer information? Is it hand-winding, automatic, quartz? Note that I'm very much a beginner and don't know what any of this means, so go easy on me! Also, any idea if I got...

Hello! For my first WUS post I'd like to get some extra information on this watch: -SeaGull USA When I first saw the watch Tissot's Le Locle came to mind, and after further research I found that Tissot has indeed helped SeaGull with watch design and that this particular watch is inspired by...

So, I've always loved watches, specifically mechanical ones. I love time pieces in general, though. I have four clocks, a pocket watch, and a (working) vintage Omega movement in front of me right now! Despite my love of watches, it wasn't until this year that I finally started buying some and...

Hey all, I am very new to watch collecting and would really appreciate your guys help! Ever since I was a little kid I collected watches (mostly cheap rubber and plastic / Fossil watches). However, I am now 23 and working full time and want to "step up my game". Currently, I have: +...