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  1. Grangerous

    Watch Out or Watch on? Pt 2.

    My AD has already received one of the New 2024 Tudor Black Bay 41mm Monochrome watches. I had an opportunity to experience it on wrist. She said she expects to receive only two. Making a comparison to my 14060 below, it’s a watch that can give the Submariner a run.
  2. Grangerous

    Watch Out or Watch on? Pt 2.

    TUDOR knocked it out of the park for 2024! GMT “COKE” METAS 39mm Black Bay 41mm on a Jubilee bracelet.
  3. Grangerous

    Watch Out or Watch on? Pt 2.

    Update: I set and fully wound this watch on Thursday afternoon at the Rolex AD and it has not been off of my wrist since. -TUDOR RANGER 39mm. Today is Monday so it’s been 4 days on the wrist. It’s gaining < 1 second per day as it is presently plus 3 seconds on day four. I just finished...
  4. Grangerous

    Watch Out or Watch on? Pt 2.

    There’s another saying, “Buy Once. Cry Once.” If you want it, get it. If you need to save then save for it. If it takes a couple years to acquire something you really want, you deserve to have it. Its far better than wasting money on a substitution that may never replace what you truly...
  5. Grangerous

    Watch Out or Watch on? Pt 2.

    Yes. Exactly. And if you have kids, they’ll build fond memories and remember “Dad’s Watch.” It’ll be something they’ll cherish.
  6. Grangerous

    Watch Out or Watch on? Pt 2.

    There’s a saying, “Buy Nice or Buy Twice.” It holds true. If you want a Harley Davidson but buy something else, you’ll eventually sell that to obtain what you’ve wanted all along. How many watch boxes are full of pricey homage and lower tier watches, bemoaning the cost of the Blancpain...
  7. Grangerous

    Watch Out or Watch on? Pt 2.

    Rolex is increasing production to 1.3 million watches. It may still not meet worldwide demand.
  8. Grangerous

    Watch Out or Watch on? Pt 2.

    https://www.fratellowatches.com/the-ideal-size-for-a-watch-collection-one-three-six-or-all-of-them/
  9. Grangerous

    Watch Out or Watch on? Pt 2.

    The Longines Spirit Zulu 39 is real stunner. They also offer a Titanium version, Time Only. But the line is essentially GMT and sized at 42mm. Beautiful watches. For anyone interested in Longines, they offer lot of watch value.
  10. Grangerous

    Watch Out or Watch on? Pt 2.

    It’s amazing how our personalities align with each hobby. I was confiding to Briar lee, offline,that those of us interested in horology find personal niches that brings us joy. I find something I like and I don’t stray far. In other words; Burley. I’ll share what I recently related to...
  11. Grangerous

    Watch Out or Watch on? Pt 2.

    Rolex today has out-priced themselves from the enjoyment of their intended use. They are capable “tool” watches but, due to the extravagant cost, are painfully uncomfortable to use as tools. The fear of theft or damage prohibits enjoyment. Now Tudor, on the other hand, is producing the Rolex...
  12. Grangerous

    Watch Out or Watch on? Pt 2.

    Here it is… the Tudor Ranger 39mm Understated. Fly under the radar. Go anywhere, Do anything watch.
  13. Grangerous

    Watch Out or Watch on? Pt 2.

  14. Grangerous

    Watch Out or Watch on? Pt 2.

    The Pelagos is my latest watch and the healthiest. Watchmaker told me it’s at a 326 and keeping +4 seconds. It’s almost comically light being my first Titanium watch. I like the sheen of the gray metal. Almost forget its on my wrist. It’s a solid choice and encourage you to obtain and enjoy...
  15. Grangerous

    Watch Out or Watch on? Pt 2.

    Picking up a new Tudor Ranger 39 tomorrow. That will round out my Tudor collection… until after Watches and Wonders. These things make my PAD seem like a bottle cap collection. Wrist shot to follow.
  16. Grangerous

    Watch Out or Watch on? Pt 2.

    You can best see what Rolex has become by direct comparison. Modern Rolex (Left) Vintage (right) The “bigger the better” era even affected Rolex but is thankfully waning. Smaller watches are returning to favor. TUDOR has released new Dive Watches in 37mm (BB54) and 39mm (BB58) modeled...
  17. Grangerous

    Watch Out or Watch on? Pt 2.

    I am so impressed with TUDOR that I now own three. Two Black Bay 58’s and One PELAGOS 39 You can compare each to the Rolex 14060 SUB (top left) beside the BB58 Blue and BB58 Black. The PELAGOS 39 is (bottom right) is Titanium and humming along at +4 SPD. The most accurate are the SUB and...
  18. Grangerous

    Deer Tongue? That was easy!

    To really understand it, then Crooner is the blend to purchase and sample. —It’s pure Burley and Deertongue. In Crooner you won’t have anything confusing you as to what is the Deer Tongue. Polarizing it is. You’ll love it or you won’t. Enjoy.
  19. Grangerous

    Watch Out or Watch on? Pt 2.

    Watches and Wonders is fast approaching. April 9th! Let’s see what’s new in 2024
  20. Grangerous

    Watch Out or Watch on? Pt 2.

    Contemplating some strap changes. Always has been an easy way to refresh a watch. None of the pictured 20mm straps are the appropriate size for either watch pictured. But I’m now seeing that a black, sailcloth strap is the way to go for this Omega Seamaster 300 Heritage Coaxial. Does...
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