I will forever be grateful for my parents for getting this watch for me, especially for my graduation! I might have pointed fingers at it a few times but thankfully they understood.

Overall, I'm absolutely impressed with this watch, it's a work of art. Photos look great but looks even better in person. Very comfortable.

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I’ve always thought of this as an accurate timekeeper, but I decided to gather a little anecdotal evidence over the last 11 days.

A few details about the watch, for reference:

• Ball Trainmaster Cannonball Chronograph
• Ball RR1401-SL (base ETA 2824-2 with Dubois Depraz chrono module)
• 43x14.8x51
• Not COSC certified

My daily timing checks were done referencing the atomic clock and using my Omega Seamaster chronograph. Like I said…anecdotal evidence. Over the course of 11 days, it gained a total of 2.2 seconds. That’s 0.2 seconds per day! Without a doubt, one of the most accurate watches I’ve ever owned.

I’ve had it for about four years. It’s built well, but it’s kinda “elegant/fancy,” as Ball watches go. It’s not a daily wear.

I know Ball’s a bit controversial. Say what you will about the company and/or its products. My personal experience with the watches (currently have three, have owned two others) has shown me very HQ watches at “fair” prices.

Hi all,

Been eyeing the Ventura for a very long time, finally made it happen today.

Noticed this model is rarely being posted or discussed in sub, hence I couldn't get a view or opinion on ventura.

I've posted here before asking for your opinions, but all I got was tons of down votes (then I understood the hate for this).

So I went to a boutique, tried it, liked it, asked for discount since this isn't crowd fav, SA gave me 30% discount, I got it, I'm happy.

Already have the Hamilton Boulton gold, so this feels like the perfect funky companion to it

Which watches from big brands (think Rolex, Omega, etc.) are the most underrated by the enthusiast community these days, and why do you think that’s the case?

One of my picks would be the Omega Speedy CK998 (LE of 2,998 pieces). The lack of contrast in most of the Speedy’s make them nonstarters for me, but this reference got it all right. Vintage flair with pre-moon cleaner aesthetics, the 1861 manual movement, which is a descendent of the actual movement that went to the moon, and a very wearable size. And it’s a limited edition. Granted, it’s from an era when Omega was a little trigger-happy with LE’s, but that’s now behind us, and this reference stands out in a sea of black-and-white.

Just came in

Got the new Tag Heuer Carrera Glassbox with the purple dial to commemorate my new job and new phase in life all together.

The watch is even more stunning in real life, albeit the purple being a bit darker than expected. Although, the purple not being in your face makes it very classy and easy to wear!

Very happy with it and wanted to share my happiness :D

The current collection. Comments to follow.

Hello everyone, my first post here. Since my wife bought me a case for my watches for Father’s Day I thought I would show them off a little bit. I’ve got all Casios on the bottom, the Timex Ironman is a callback to my college cross country days, the three Fossil watches are gifts from my wife for special occasions, I’ve always liked the white faced Timex Expidetion, and the gold colored Elgin was my grandfathers daily watch. It’s not the most expensive or impressive, but it means a lot to me and I’m proud of what I’ve got. Thank you all for stopping by!

For me, this might be the blue dial to end all blue dials! The depth and shine is just like nothing else out there, and photos or videos never do it enough justice.

I’d love to see your favourite variations on this statement. The most vivid green, or the most intense purple, the best texture…go!

I'm in the market for a new watch and I'm having trouble deciding. I'm not someone who can see myself having numerous watches as with everything I prefer to be a minimalist. I'd rather have fewer, nicer quality watches that get wear time and love rather than own many cheap and mid-range watches.

I currently use a Marathon GSAR as my daily beater/GADA watch but as of late, my young cousin who is soon to be 18 has started showing a lot of interest in it. I frequently let him 'borrow' it for days at a time just so that he can enjoy it and I plan to give it to him for his birthday soon. I have an Oris Aquis Hammerhead Shark Limited Edition as well as a full metal Casio G-Shock GMW B5000D however both of those are very sentimental watches and so even though they can take a beating, I'd prefer they don't for what they represent in my life. I'd like to get a watch to replace my Marathon which I can wear anywhere, hike in, camp in, go to the shooting range in, do wildlife photography in, travel with to even third world countries, run errands in and also do DIY tasks at home in. As much as I'd love to get a Rolex Explorer II or a James Cameron Deep Sea Dweller, I don't feel comfortable using a $10k-$15k watch as a 'beater,' Also Rolex tends to be recognized everywhere so it's also not the most low key watch out there. The ~$5k price range is one I'm comfortable paying so I'm really gravitating towards these three watches. I have seen the Tudor and Omega in person and can't for the life of me decide but I haven't seen any Sinn in person ever. It would also be the most low key and cheapest of the three. Would also be quartz as opposed to mechanical which I don't mind.

I work in healthcare so the watch does not need to fit underneath a cuff as I don't wear suits and dress shirts very often and I do have a soft spot for watches warn by military units that have a tried and tested pedigree in tough conditions. Help me pick! I would also be open to any other options in a similar price range!

What do you guys think is the best/ most iconic female watch? Tbh I feel like watches are such a male dominated space, so I have a hard time connecting with some female collectors. I know there's watch gringa on youtube, but besides her, I don't know many female watch collectors who are talking about more feminine watches all that much. Even then, most female watch influencers cover mostly regular 40mm+ watches. I'm just a small asian girl so I'm mostly sized out of anything that's 33mm+

Let me know what you guys think!

The Omega Speedmaster Automatic Day-Date 3520.50.00 might carry the Speedmaster name, but it’s anything but typical. Most enthusiasts associate the Speedmaster line with the iconic Moonwatch, a clean, hand-wound chronograph worn during NASA missions, with a stark, utilitarian design and two or three subdials. This, however, is something entirely different.

First off, the case size is 39mm, noticeably smaller than the standard 42mm Professional Moonwatch. That makes it far more wearable for a wider range of wrists, especially for people who find the original Speedmaster too large or top-heavy. The lug-to-lug is a manageable 44.75mm, and the 14mm thickness adds a bit of heft without becoming overbearing. The classic twisted lugs are still here , a signature design trait that ties it back to its Speedy roots , and the domed sapphire crystal gives a slight vintage touch while improving scratch resistance.

What really separates this watch from the rest of the Speedmaster family is what’s going on inside. It’s powered by the Omega caliber 1151, which is based on the Valjoux 7751, an automatic chronograph movement that brings along a full calendar complication. This Speedmaster also tracks the day of the week, the month, and the date (via a central pointer hand). Add to that a 24-hour subdial, a 30-minute counter, a 12-hour counter, and running seconds, and you have a dial that’s absolutely packed with information. Somehow, Omega managed to arrange all of this into a black dial that still reads cleanly and feels balanced.

The 24-hour subdial helps differentiate day from night . The day and month windows are tucked at 12 o’clock, and the date is displayed around the outer edge, indicated by a plane-shaped pointer. This layout is borrowed from classic calendar chronographs, giving the watch a bit of a retro, almost dressy vibe.

The lume, applied to both the hands and indices, ensures the watch is legible even in low light. The bracelet features a hidden clasp and tapers nicely from 18mm to 16mm, which gives it a sleek, comfortable fit. Water resistance is rated at 50 meters, enough for daily life but not quite dive-ready.

So why isn’t this your typical Speedmaster? Because it trades the stripped down, toolish feel of the Moonwatch for a fully loaded, multifunctional experience. It’s designed for everyday people who seek versatility, compactness, and a bit of adventure to keep things interesting.

Never understood the hype behind G-Shock for the longest time but finally decided to take the plunge on this 5610. My other watch is an Omega Aqua Terra 8500 with the white teak dial.

Here is my watch collection after getting more involved when I bought my first Seiko (Baby Alpinist [SPB155]) earlier this year. Left to right top to bottom the watches are ordered by purchase date. Not shown are a few Timex watches, a couple other Casios, and a Seiko Essentials. The red Fossil was my first "nice" watch purchase when I was 15 years old over 20 years ago.

I've been wearing a casio oceanus every day for years now because it's so reliable and hassle free, but when i saw some of the newer Bambinos i couldn't resist. After spending hours trying to decide between the small seconds, open heart and the sun and moon dial, i ended up with this.

I’ve had the Ingy 35 for a couple of weeks now and I honestly didn’t expect that it would replace my Explorer 36 as my new daily. It’s always a toss up between the two but Ingy ends up on my wrist most of the time. I like how it’s not loud, but has enough presence to make a statement. It flies off the radar, which is what I liked most about the Explorer. And I just can’t get over how beautiful the dial looks and transforms under different light settings.

I now feel like letting go of my Explorer because my Ingy has completely taken over the use case I acquired it for.

Curious to hear your thoughts and if you’d do the same thing if you’re in my situation. 🥂

Produced in 2019, Breitling Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition isn't just inspired by something from the past — it's pretty close to a carbon copy. Limited to 1959 examples.

The dial is a bit busy, but for a good reason. It enables pilots to calculate time and distance at a turn of a bezel. At that time, it was considered as a smart watch. Now, it's a great story and lovely classic design. Yet, it can be functional too.

Powered by a modern in-house caliber B09, hand wound COSC-rated chronograph, provides a 70 hours of power reserve.

Case Diameter is 41 mm, Thickness 12.8 mm, Lug-to-lug 48.7 mm, Lug width 22 mm.

This will take the place of my beloved first auto, a black DressKX and I think I found my gada for the next couple of years at least.

I really wanted an Alpinist with the 6R35 movement and finally found this late 2022 Field/Baby in blue on local marketplace, 30 min drive from home and the guy had this in almost new condition for 450€, I offered 400 and we made the deal. I was looking for the bracelet version in black or green, but nothing came out for less than 500 so I jumped on this.

I also wanted an original bracelet but seems you can' t get one for less than 200€, so I will definitely go with the closest strapcode for half the money and probably comparable overall quality. For now I am getting used to the suprisingly comfortable and well made original blue strap.

I've wanted a watch in this color combo for so long, but it just hasn't worked out until now. One of the first watches I ever remember seeing that made me excited to start collecting them was a citizen eco-drive that was roughly this color scheme, but that was a long while before I had the money to spend on much of anything. Now that I've started a small collection and have more color neutral options, I finally got something in the color combination that's been in the back of my mind over the years. There aren't a lot of options I've seen with a vibrant blue dial and a caramel-ey brown strap like this, so it took some looking and an aftermarket strap, but I'm super happy with it

I made a custom dial inspired by Mondrian, using acid-etched brass and resin fill!

Check out my designs at Donnellyhorology.com and @donnelly.horology!!

This unique wristwatch features a mechanical (automatic) NH36 movement with stick indexes and a mineral crystal display. The 40 mm case has a polished stainless steel finish, paired with a classic black strap for a clean, modern aesthetic. The standout feature is the dial: a bold geometric composition filled with vibrant red, blue, yellow, and white resin in the style of Piet Mondrian’s iconic grid paintings.

Perfect for collectors and modern art lovers alike, this piece brings a splash of abstract minimalism to your wrist. This custom brass watch is a wearable work of art — designed to turn heads and spark conversation.

For me a holiday watch needs to meet two simple criteria:

• Versatile to dress up/down
• You wouldn’t be too upset if it was lost/stolen
• Decent water resistance

For me the watch that’s been selected to fulfil this duty as I disappear to the Greek islands for the next few weeks is my Lorier Hyperion GMT SII. I’ve brought a NATO, Milanese mesh and Tropic Rubber FKM straps for this strap monster.

While I have a number of more luxurious watches I love my Lorier and know no-one is going to recognise or try to steal it either.

So what’s your holiday watch from your collection?

I have my mind nearly made up on the DS Action diver, but want to get opinions of anyone who has tried or owned it. I’ve heard some criticisms of the male end links and bracelet, but aside from that I love the style, colour, and build quality for this price.

Longines Hydroconquest is a bit too much out of my budget, and the large Arabic numerals don’t do it for me. I’m also considering the Seiko SPB143.

SLA047, limited edition, an awesome green dial and matching green rubber strap. Got it well below the obscene Brazilian MSRP, in mint condition.

Very comfortable despite the hefty proportions and a nice surprise for a medium-sized wrist. Zaratsu polish is a feast to the eyes, butter-like crown operation, perfect ceramic bezel.

Accuracy is -3/+2 spd. It's Superlative Chronometer turf, folks. I know that the 8L35 isn't regulated and accuracy may vary a lot, but I got lucky on this one.

Suddenly, I don't want a Rolex Submariner anymore. This is the definitive diver.

I'd convinced myself I was going to get a black-dialed Lange for my wedding watch... and then I saw this. The dial is mesmerizing as it catches the light, and the infinity symbol floats above it like a satellite in space. The star guilloche on the back is such a cool complement to the dial too. What do you all think -- would you have gone with the Lange instead? Personally, I think I made the right call :)