That’s very interesting, especially because I imagine most people who buy chronographs never intent to use them for any practical application
YES. I love watches with at least 200/300m of WR. And honestly I don’t even try to rationalize it, I just think it adds to the coolness factor that a watch is able to withstand those kinds of pressures.
A lot of Christopher Ward hate in this comment section. We love to see it
Funnily enough I don’t hate Vacheron Constantin as a name, but maybe that’s because they are so out of my price range that it’s not even worth it to consider those things
Very good point.
Would you consider swapping for a diferent bracelet or strap, if you hate the clasp but love the rest of the watch?
Dunno I just saw Jordan, which is the only one I am mimimally aware of (I’m not into sports at all), so my mind just jumped to american sports celebrities. My mind just works like that sometimes.
Hamilton is American but I’d say it was a pretty worldwide phenomenon, if you like music and are on the internet.
Interesting.
But that’s something you can only get a feel for when you try the watch, right?
If it’s just the last name, it’s fine for me
But Christopher Ward being called that, along with their hideous logo, makes me not even look in their direction
I’m very new to watches and also not american, so Hamilton just reminds me of Hamilton the musical lol
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m in green. Basicaly 0% chance of getting it
My question was more to see if, basicaly, I could trust this brand to give me a (decent) watch. I’ve fallen into the trap of getting obcessed by a fashion “microbrand”, with some decently positive reviews, but also of reviews of watches literally falling apart in people’s hands. I haven’t read anything nearly as bad about Borealis, but I was left a bit “paranoid” because of that.
I’m basicaly torn between this model and the Kamasu III. I really really like the Kamasu, and I know I’m going to get a good product from a trusted brand if I go with it, but this Borealis just speaks more to me.
Oh, I see. Does anything stand out as not as good as it should be for the price?
It’s a shame, I haven’t found such a classy-looking diver at this price. I really love the look
Ngl, they do come as a bit snobby, but I can mostly understand where you’re coming from, and at least you have your taste pinned down.
I just curious about your last point about phones. Phones are not just better at keeping time, they are also better chronometers than your chronographs. So saying you don’t like time only watches because your phone does a better job (if I understood this correctly), and like chronographs instead, doesn’t hold much water.
But it’s not like most watch collectors buy watches for their keeping abilities anyways.
Anyways, nice collection