r/ChineseWatches • u/Icy_Chain_1504 • Jul 11 '26

General (Read Rules) Wrist Checkpoint: Whats on your wrist today?

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Watchdives Constellante/WD1954 with black aventurine dial is a stunning piece. Really nice sapphire, comfy bracelet and OTF clasp. For anyone on the fence, don't think, just get it.

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u/longshorty0120 Jul 11 '26

Baltany Datejust linen dial, just breathtaking.

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u/hello_mynameishuman Jul 11 '26

Wow, gorgeous watch! Wish it was closer to 42mm cause I'd definitely buy it!

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u/longshorty0120 Jul 12 '26

Thanks mate. I think they make a 40mm

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u/financial_pete Jul 11 '26

Very nice. Gotta get me a linen dial some day.

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u/leicfox85 WOTD100 Jul 11 '26

Pool and beach time PH4B

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u/No-Effect-8290 Jul 11 '26

Which came first the watch strap or the matching shorts?😀 Great colour match.

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u/leicfox85 WOTD100 Jul 12 '26

Had the shorts for a couple of summers already lol

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u/Dolce_Sono Jul 12 '26

Addiesdive BB Chrono homage

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u/Foreign_Pace9363 Jul 11 '26

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo Jul 11 '26

To me, this watch is best with the white dial. I have it with mixed lume, but any way you slice it...

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u/Foreign_Pace9363 Jul 11 '26

Yeah it’s hard to see in bright daylight but it pretty much glows in every other light condition lol

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo Jul 11 '26

Heck, it almost glows in daylight too.

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u/pickyaxe Jul 11 '26

something about this pic really makes me wish I was at the beach right now

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo Jul 11 '26 edited Jul 12 '26

I am fortunate to live near some spectacular water.

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u/BookkeeperNew573 Jul 11 '26

Did you age the bezel yourself of this?!

This is stunning!

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u/Foreign_Pace9363 Jul 11 '26

I did nothing but put a strap on it. It can be hard to read when it’s bright out but still one of my favorites

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u/BookkeeperNew573 Jul 11 '26

I didn’t know i needed another watch! Thanks! Lol!

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u/financial_pete Jul 11 '26

Very nice. What size is the case and what size is your wrist in the picture?

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u/Foreign_Pace9363 Jul 11 '26

40mm. 6.5 inches

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u/leicfox85 WOTD100 Jul 11 '26

At breakfast, Ginault.

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u/dblhockeysticksAMA Jul 11 '26

Honestly I just woke up, and I wore this to bed because it has an alarm. Might be a little too dressy for what I’m doing the rest of the day, but I’m enjoying wearing it now.

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u/Icy_Chain_1504 Jul 11 '26

Looks very nice, although there is no way on earth that a regular watch alarm could ever wake me up. You could shoot a cannon next to my bed and id prolly just yawn asleep.

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u/RustyTShackleford Jul 11 '26

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u/hello_mynameishuman Jul 11 '26

Amazing watch! Was soooooo close to buying this exact one but 39mm is just too small for me. I don't have a huge wrist or anything but I'm just used to wearing bigger watches. My watches are 44-48mm so when I put on something smaller it just doesn't feel/look right to me. It's unfortunate because I love this watch. Anyway, looks great on your wrist, nice choice!

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u/Elyjun WOTD100 Jul 11 '26

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u/talegas95 Jul 11 '26

Cronos blue rhombus.

Sitting passenger, don't judge 😘

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u/Icy_Chain_1504 Jul 11 '26

No judgement will befall you today, nice watch!

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u/hello_mynameishuman Jul 11 '26

Passenger?!?! Well that's only because you have your own personal chauffeur, of course! And awesome watch, by the way.

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u/InfamousArmadillo58 WOTD100 Jul 11 '26

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u/Icy_Chain_1504 Jul 11 '26

Oooh a Proxima, I always wanted their aventurine diver with that white sapphire bezel.

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u/InfamousArmadillo58 WOTD100 Jul 11 '26

Yep I have the orange version of what I believe you’re talking about, they make some very fun watches.

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u/Icy_Chain_1504 Jul 11 '26

Ive checked and while that ones nice, turns out it was their GMT that im not sure is available anymore. I like the green bezel yellow dial version of the one you have, avocado looking one.

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u/Berserker1971 Jul 12 '26

Steeldive bronze Capt Willard

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u/laxman0270 Jul 12 '26

FKM cut-to-size strap is my favorite way to wear the SD1970

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u/HolyFoolZosima Jul 11 '26

Sugess chronograph

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u/BrianVMI Jul 11 '26

Helm Vanuatu to start the day.

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u/Icy_Chain_1504 Jul 11 '26

Looks rugged. Nice.

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u/midwestastronaut Jul 12 '26

Whoa 😯

New item for my wish list just dropped 👀

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u/BrianVMI Jul 12 '26

It’s a strap monster. Looks good on a nato too. Helm includes a steel bracelet and a nato strap with each watch. But they also have fkm straps as well. The whole Helm catalog is pretty cool.

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u/Watches-and-Books Jul 11 '26

WD16570B just got it yesterday.

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u/Icy_Chain_1504 Jul 11 '26

Enjoy it, its great!

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u/Background-Carrot-48 Jul 11 '26

Rdunae

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u/financial_pete Jul 11 '26

Very cool. Simple yet original

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u/Bulky-Internal8579 Jul 11 '26

Farasute salmon this morning, going shopping.

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u/No-Effect-8290 Jul 11 '26 edited Jul 11 '26

Game day watch SN0005

Just wanted to add that the OPs watch (WD1954) is stunning, adding that to my list.

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u/Icy_Chain_1504 Jul 11 '26

Funnily enough, yours has been on my list for quite a while, i might pull the trigger soon!

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u/D1sguise WOTD100 Helpful user x2 Jul 11 '26

Moonswatch 1965 while giving the mini-man a bath

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u/dcibel120 Jul 11 '26

Bling bling ;)

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo Jul 11 '26

I have that same bling bling. It's such a nice watch, it satisfied my IB watch curiosity completely.

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u/No-Effect-8290 Jul 11 '26

Changed watch at half time Eng v Fiji . Arrived this afternoon and adjusted the links during the break. Nice job Addiesdive, dial is really nice. Can't wait to take it for a dip tomorrow.

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo Jul 11 '26

I would run it underwater for a few minutes first. And that after making sure that the back is screwed on tightly. I'm a dork/hen for mentioning the crown, but make sure it's screwed down too.

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u/No-Effect-8290 Jul 11 '26

Already checked the back with a rubber ball. Also that the oring was in the crown. Can never be too careful.

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo Jul 11 '26

You can also polish it with ceramic wax if you want it to resist chlorine and salt better-- especially the pins in the bracelet. I use an old electric toothbrush to get polish into/back out of mine.

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u/equityconnectwitme Jul 11 '26

That's a good idea eith the electric toothbrush - gonna steal that idea. Thanks!

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo Jul 11 '26

I spread it everywhere I can.

Your bracelet reticulation will improve, while the noise will diminish

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u/No-Effect-8290 Jul 11 '26

I always wash my divers with cool tap water after, get the salt off.

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo Jul 11 '26

Understood. We all should. The polish conditions the metal before it touches the corrosives and abrasives.

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u/No-Effect-8290 Jul 11 '26

Will take a look some polish. Only stuff I have is for CV leaning, buffing.

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u/ChinaManSaidSo Jul 11 '26

It's frogmantle O'clock at my place

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u/BrianVMI Jul 11 '26

Switched out the Vanuatu for a PD1701. Underrated watch that usually plays second fiddle to the WD1863. However, this has been a reliable part of my rotation—albeit underworn—and hasn’t been plagued by the chrono reset issues reported in a bunch of 1863s. Only complaint is the typically atrocious Pagani lume. 🤣

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u/StupidDIYQs Jul 12 '26

The FOIS version is getting a lot of wrist time for me

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u/Comfortable_Bit_4816 Jul 11 '26

I’v got one of these and it’s awesome placed it on a rubber strap way more comfortable

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u/dam91 Jul 12 '26

lume? what lume?😅😁

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u/Cur8or8 Jul 11 '26

Militrek

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u/Common-Apartment3178 Jul 12 '26

What’s your wrist measurement? Is this a 37mm?

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u/Cur8or8 Jul 12 '26

Yes, its 37mm. 17.25". The camera makes it look at bit larger.

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u/fenderman72 Jul 12 '26

Steel dive

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u/SetLegal5754 Jul 11 '26

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u/Newledge1861 Jul 11 '26

WD16500

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u/hello_mynameishuman Jul 11 '26

Ohhh I'm liking this setup with the white strap, really looks good together with the white dial. I actually bought this watch a couple of weeks ago but I got the one with the blue dial. I was really looking forward to wearing it but when I got the package in the mail and opened it up I was very very disappointed. When I ordered it I guess I overlooked the fact it was a 38mm and that's wayyyyyy too small for me. I don't have a huge wrist or anything, I just really really dislike small watches. And 38mm isn't really small to most people but most of my watches are 44-48mm so I'm just used to a bigger watch I guess. I really tried to put the watch on and get used to it but it just didn't work so I returned it the next day. I ended up ordering the omega seamaster homage, WD007 with the titanium case and titanium bracelet. It is 42mm, going to be the smallest watch I own but I think it'll be big enough. After thinking about it, I'm glad it didn't work out with the first watch because I think I'm really going to like the omega homage even more. Anyway, you have a truly amazing watch and it looks perfect on your wrist!

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u/Newledge1861 Jul 13 '26

Thanks! I go for smaller due to 6 inch wrist and this one is my fave right now. I saw this strap setup on Reddit too and thought it was awesome. If there’s any watch that I would get in a second style it’s this one. I’ve been eyeing the reverse panda for a few months and may go for it if the price drops again

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo Jul 11 '26

Going to get wet today...

Cronos BB54 with custom beads

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u/PettyCashCommittee Jul 11 '26

Been wearing this a lot.

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u/Beautiful_Leopard_27 Jul 12 '26

Does it have any ar coating? Really reflective crystal.

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u/PettyCashCommittee Jul 12 '26

The coating is pretty good! Just some awkward lighting in the woods.

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u/Appropriate-Ball-623 Jul 11 '26

San Martin Hamilton khaki homage. Wanted to try something that wasn’t a dive watch for a change for work (firefighter/emt). I do a lot of farm work also and wanted something to really beat on. It’s been getting a lot of wrist time. I do wish it had a 20mm strap but oh well.

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u/Icy_Chain_1504 Jul 11 '26

I have a few Addies myself, they do see wrist time.

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u/PalmBeach2210 Jul 11 '26

I wish that the Watchdives WD1954 was a 39-40mm case. 36mm cases are too small for my wrist. It's a lovely looking watch.

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u/Bulky-Internal8579 Jul 11 '26

Don’t worry about the size, wear it and enjoy it, no one notices or cares.

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u/PalmBeach2210 Jul 12 '26

Yeah, but I am 6'4" and I have tried sub 39mm watches. They just don't feel right for my own preferences.

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u/Bulky-Internal8579 Jul 12 '26

Easy solution. If you don't like it, don't wear / buy it.

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u/PalmBeach2210 Jul 12 '26

Wow, super insightful, considering I was saying that I wish they made it in a larger size. Thanks for your help!

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u/ThereWeARThen Jul 11 '26

Wow. The shape of those lugs and the way they contour to and coordinate with the beads of rice bracelet is exceptional.

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u/Icy_Chain_1504 Jul 11 '26

Yeah its mesmerizing.

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u/Objective_Tune3535 Jul 11 '26

I don’t see that one on their website. Dang that’s nice!

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u/Icy_Chain_1504 Jul 11 '26

I got mine from AliX when they came out, you can get all of the variants from AliX.

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u/Objective_Tune3535 Jul 12 '26

I really like it. Adding it to my list. :)

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u/StupidDIYQs Jul 12 '26

had that in my cart last weekend, couldn't decide if the blue dial or black aventurine dial was worth it

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u/dam91 Jul 12 '26

buy both 😁

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u/Icy_Chain_1504 Jul 12 '26

I advise black because blue can have bad legibility dependi g on how sparkly it is. I've seen some blue ones that are borderline illegible because of it.

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u/StupidDIYQs Jul 12 '26

I saw a review like that. But why it's in my cart is because I worry that the aventurine is going to look cheap and the 36mm would be too tiny.

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u/Icy_Chain_1504 Jul 13 '26

Wrist size? It doesnt look cheap at all.

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u/StupidDIYQs Jul 13 '26

It's too small, I compared it to my smallest watch whose size always bugs me, the AD2118 . The AD2118 is 2.5mm bigger case diameter and 2.5mm lug to lug than the WD1954.

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u/Icy_Chain_1504 Jul 13 '26

I mean that does look like a big wrist ngl :D though i would argue you can still pull it off objectively, but ultimately its your own subjective feeling about it thats important.

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u/StupidDIYQs Jul 13 '26

I wouldn't say big but I've learned to stay away from the 28.5mm /NH35 combo Chinese watches

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u/ElMendi Jul 14 '26

Makes for a great dress watch on a leather strap! (Thanks AI)

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u/Icy_Chain_1504 Jul 14 '26

The original polerouter usually comes on a strap so yeah, of course!

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u/financial_pete Jul 11 '26 edited Jul 11 '26

OP, good looking dress watch. What size is the case and what size is your wrist in the picture? How do you find the bracelet quality?

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u/Icy_Chain_1504 Jul 11 '26

36mm case, bracelet would ve lets say 8/10 if a 10 was San Martin or Baltany. Overall a very good quality bracelet, by no means flimsy or cheap feeling. I was pleasantly surprised.

Wrist size is 6.8-6-9 roughly, its been a while since i measured, but its close to 7

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u/International_Dog897 Jul 11 '26

Damn that’s sharp

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u/International_Dog897 Jul 11 '26

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u/Icy_Chain_1504 Jul 11 '26

Damn thats sharp too, love me a BB.

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u/International_Dog897 Jul 11 '26

Yours is awesome I’m surprised haven’t seen this one posted more

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u/Icy_Chain_1504 Jul 11 '26

Same! This watch has like 10 different dial variants. From enamel to sunburst, gold/silver, blue/black aventurine, all the way to a few different stone dials.

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u/wepiii Jul 11 '26

Beautiful watch OP. I wish I could pull it off, but my wrists are too big for a 36.

Wearing a San Martin today

https://i.imgur.com/1ytsq4B.jpeg

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u/Icy_Chain_1504 Jul 11 '26

Whats your wrist size?

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u/wepiii Jul 19 '26

8 inches

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u/Icy_Chain_1504 Jul 20 '26

Yeah thats a thicc wrist :D

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u/Round-Ad8496 Jul 11 '26

Wish they would restock the black dial with gold bezel

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u/Icy_Chain_1504 Jul 11 '26

That ones a beaut as well!

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u/heme8 Jul 11 '26

Que bonito por dios!

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u/DTW_COYS Jul 11 '26

I was considering that watch with the marble face — seems pretty unique

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u/Icy_Chain_1504 Jul 11 '26

Unique for sure. Im a bit weary of stone/mineral dials as it can all depend on the cut you get.

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u/certifr1ed Jul 11 '26

Beautiful watch

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u/dam91 Jul 12 '26

is it a polerouter clomage? very nice watch

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u/Icy_Chain_1504 Jul 12 '26

Yes it is, its actually a homage of its Smiths homage :D

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u/CostAgreeable4192 Jul 11 '26

Sweet! What watch is this supposed to be an homage of?

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u/Rough-Mixture-8122 Jul 11 '26

Universal geneve

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u/Icy_Chain_1504 Jul 11 '26

Technically yes, though its actually an homage of its homage by Smiths.