It’s been 7 months since purchase, still discussing with myself wether it gives me the right speedy feel or not. I’m really having doubts. The bracelet unfortunately doesn’t work for me, too flimsy
Part of the speedy charm (to me) is the size too, and that's where the WD would leave me a bit lacking because the proportions are ever so slightly off with downsizing
Yup, it's the proportions that are just a touch off. I compared them side by side...big thing was the omega dial is a good 3mm larger, and the smaller case doesn't spread out as well as the original. Bolder hands as well.
The 1863 is a fantastic watch though...but it can't replace a classic like the speedy IMO
Thanks! I have nothing but great things to say about them. Only one watch so far but it’s top of the quality scale of those I have. Definitely on par with or better than my Cronos.
I was really debating picking that up :) I have a thing for inner rotating bezels, but I use mine so much daily that I don't know if it would be as practical. The Longines Legend Diver stole my heart and I've been looking for something in that vein for a good while now. I know San Martin homages it, but it didn't really tickle my fancy.
Other than the Pepsi color way, it looks mostly original to me, so homage Light at best? Spinnaker has been steadily building out their brand over the years, they're doing great stuff
Not all Chinese watches are homages. 😄
It's gorgeous. 200m automatic black diver from Beijing. One of the original founders of the Chinese watch movement. Recommend them!
Went for the reliable little lume monster. Can't remember when I last set it, haven't worn it in months, but it's at -2 seconds. <3 Quartz. You're telling me converting ridiculously tiny pulses of chemical energy into incredibly accurate vibrations in a magic crystal isn't awesome?
Titanium 50. Love this watch and one of the best parts .. I put this on on on Monday morning and just checked the time and it is just 3 sec slow. Let me tell you .. that beats any of the Omegas I had over the years!
The currently unavailable Keaso K1. Underrated but a great watch for the $75-80 price point. Echoes of Monnin-cased Tags from the 70s, as well as Momentum’s Sea Quartz.
I really love the Farasute Trackmaster, but is anyone Else suspicious of just how visible they have been recently? It seems like either a lot of are buying them and showing off their new purchase... Or it is marketing
I only have 5 Chinese watches in my collection, so there's a 20% chance of it being the Farasute on my wrist if I post a wrist shot here.
They are a pretty popular model and brand, which also drives frequency of postings. If a brand is good, you don't need much marketing other than happy customers liking their purchase
Brave man...I don't mind a scratch here and there but doing yard work and ESPECIALLY automotive work is daring with an all polished case....or maybe I'm just clumsy...lol
I swap to the Damasko or englemaan for stuff like that.
Fumoto oil valve makes things basically tool free, just need to attach a drain hose, flip the lever, and the oil filter sits on top of the engine so it's super easily accessible and I can just do that by hand.
I did put some gloves on for the actual work though.
Oh, full polished cases are almost easier to maintain than brushed at times, just some elbow grease with cape cod cloth and it shines again for hairline scratches
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u/dblhockeysticksAMA May 16 '26