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- Thread starter GearNoir
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Love you on your soap box, Dave!
I heard someone say something on a watch review or podcast (can't remember which now) that really stuck with me... that this division between luxury watches and not luxury watches is an illusion. Any watch is a luxury item, because with rare exceptions, a watch is no longer a necessity. The $150 you spent on a G-shock makes it a luxury item if you have a phone in your pocket. I can appreciate that approach to horology. That doesn't mean I can't see the difference between a $200 fast fashion watch and an Omega Aquaterra - I absolutely can. But the status game is just absurd.
This is a hard watch to photograph with a still, because the movement of light is a real factor in its charm...
This is my Erebus Ascent 39mm with an Aventurine dial. This watch is near perfect for me - a GADA (go anywhere, do anything) watch that is the perfect line between dressy and sporty. On an oyster bracelet it is a little more "dressed down"...a little more toolwatch-like...but I love the slightly fancier jubilee type bracelet.
In a lot of indoor conditions, the face looks almost black...but when you get this guy outside...
...the dial explodes into a midnight blue with thousands of sparkling stars that glimmer and pop as the light hits them from different angles. I often find myself just staring at it in the light...
This is my Erebus Ascent 39mm with an Aventurine dial. This watch is near perfect for me - a GADA (go anywhere, do anything) watch that is the perfect line between dressy and sporty. On an oyster bracelet it is a little more "dressed down"...a little more toolwatch-like...but I love the slightly fancier jubilee type bracelet.
In a lot of indoor conditions, the face looks almost black...but when you get this guy outside...
...the dial explodes into a midnight blue with thousands of sparkling stars that glimmer and pop as the light hits them from different angles. I often find myself just staring at it in the light...
wristwatchb
Jr. Shave Member
I have a small rotation of watches, and most of them remind me of someone or something.
This Hamilton is my favorite. It arrived in the mail one day out of the blue. It was a gift from my friend, Chris, shortly after my Bride was diagnosed with cancer. I found out later that Chris purchased an identical watch for himself.
We were preparing for a trip to MN (at the height of the COVID pandemic) for a stem cell transplant. We planned to be there three weeks, and it ended up being three months.
Needless to say, my Bride did all the heavy lifting, with me as her primary caregiver. Chris was a much-needed prayer warrior. He and I spoke quite often. When we couldn't, Chris suggested that we trade wrist shots to let each other know that things would be OK...
Chris and I met many years ago on The Shave Den, and we shared many common interests. Private messages turned into late night phone calls and eventually road trips and get togethers. Our friendship continued to grow until Chris passed away unexpectedly. I'm fortunate to have friends, but Chris was a brother. I think about him every day. The Hamilton has earned a lifetime spot in my rotation because of the wonderful memories it carries.
...and things are most definitely OK due to God's grace. My Bride is in deep remission, and we will both see Chris again one day.
This Hamilton is my favorite. It arrived in the mail one day out of the blue. It was a gift from my friend, Chris, shortly after my Bride was diagnosed with cancer. I found out later that Chris purchased an identical watch for himself.
We were preparing for a trip to MN (at the height of the COVID pandemic) for a stem cell transplant. We planned to be there three weeks, and it ended up being three months.
Needless to say, my Bride did all the heavy lifting, with me as her primary caregiver. Chris was a much-needed prayer warrior. He and I spoke quite often. When we couldn't, Chris suggested that we trade wrist shots to let each other know that things would be OK...
Chris and I met many years ago on The Shave Den, and we shared many common interests. Private messages turned into late night phone calls and eventually road trips and get togethers. Our friendship continued to grow until Chris passed away unexpectedly. I'm fortunate to have friends, but Chris was a brother. I think about him every day. The Hamilton has earned a lifetime spot in my rotation because of the wonderful memories it carries.
...and things are most definitely OK due to God's grace. My Bride is in deep remission, and we will both see Chris again one day.
That story just made my day…thank you so much for sharing it. I lost a friend (to cancer) this week (and am fighting the disease myself), so this made me cry. I’m SO GLAD your wife is in remission. And…that’s a s**t hot watch (particularly on that Bond NATO…).
wristwatchb
Jr. Shave Member
Thank you so much for the kind words. My Bride and I are indeed blessed. She's actually a three-time cancer survivor. I am truly sorry about your friend. I will pray for you as you continue to fight!
Very nice Sentiments and a nice watch as well
That's not orange. Time for an eye exam.
The choice of blue to accompany the team's orange evokes Shimizu's history as an industrial port town and its proximity to the sea of Suruga Bay.
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Celebrating one by wearing the other.
Will do
