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Rules to match your watch with your outfit?

Sounds a little too much?

Imagine a man in a tuxedo at a black-tie event.

He has poise, style and a posture that grabs everyone"s attention.

He casually turns his wrist to check the time... a Casio calculator wristwatch with a rubber strap...

FAIL!!

This is the power of a wristwatch, gentlemen - it can either break or build an outfit!

Since men wear limited jewelry, a watch is an expression of their personality. The best wristwatches are simple, versatile, sophisticated and classic.

Most men prefer to own more than one watch so they can wear the appropriate timepiece to complement their outfit.



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Luxury Watch Buying Tips | How And Where To Buy Pre-Owned Luxury Watches

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Sixteen years ago, Alpha was thumbing through a GQ magazine when he fell in love with the Rolex Milgauss. He thought it was beautiful, but the price-tag was something he couldn"t afford. This watch has always been sitting in the back of his mind. You may also have similar luxury timepiece you love like this that is out of your price range.

You can find deals for luxury watches on the Internet; however, the counterfeit luxury watch market is tough because it"s difficult to differentiate between the real and fake. You have to buy from a reputable place. In this video men"s style, grooming, fitness and lifestyle expert, Aaron Marino of IAmAlphaM, AaronMarino, and Pete & Pedro reached out to Tristano from The Urban Gentry to discuss where to purchase pre-owned luxury watches.

Tristano advises to research the BBB. The company should not have a rating lower than a B+. The company should also have pictures that match what you"re buying. Further, watch out for Frankenstein watches which have real pieces but also some kind of foreign/fake pieces. Their reputation is everything. Two resources for seasoned watch buyers are eBay and Chrono24. He does not advise CraigsList! Otherwise, Tristano recommends these three dealers:

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After 16 years of dreaming, Alpha has his watch. It was expensive, but he has enjoyed it! Luxury watches are great, and there are incredible, less-expensive versions. If you can find a pre-owned luxury watch, it can be just as amazing as buying it new. Just don"t get ripped off.

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Komrade Watches | Video Review

Komrade Watches | Video Review

 

Komrade Watches

 

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Komrade Watches Urban | Watch Review

Komrade Watches Urban

• Specifications:
• 40mm sand blasted stainless steel case
• 46.5mm lug to lug
• 13.5mm thickness
• 20mm lug width
• Miyota 9015 automatic movement
• Sapphire Crystal
• 120 click unidirectional rotating bezel
• 300 meters water resistant
• Included with watch:
• 2 straps: 1 canvas and 1 leather
• Leather Watch Pouch
• Coffee Thermos

Price $449.00

These days it seems there are many brands emerging from “down under”, (Is it still called that?). Komrade Watches is the latest brand to rise to the challenge of producing watches for the always critical watch enthusiast. No, it is not a Russian brand like some may be thinking, but rather the owner is former British Military and it was a way of referring to his fellow soldiers.

As Military was his background, he chose to design a watch that is easy to read, glows in the dark and has both civilian and Military time readouts. The size, which can be considered small by some at 40mm was used because he felt a watch did not have to be massive to be useful or of good quality. Of course Rolex has known that for years. Now, I’m in no way comparing Komrade Watches to Rolex, so let’s not get silly in the comments. I’m just pointing out that there are brands who barely budge from that classic size, and Komrade Watches first model follows suit.

Am I going to tell you how well this watch will work on deployment? Well, no. I’m not in the Military as we all know. I’m a regular guy who has an (unhealthy?) obsession with watches and most things related to horology. So, with all that said, how does the Komrade “Urban Diver” compare to the many offerings in the ever growing microbrand world? Keep reading to find out.

While normally I do not discuss boxes or packaging, I thought it appropriate here today, seeing as some of the things that come with this watch are normal, and some are not. Swag I think is the best way to describe the branded coffee thermos that accompanies the Urban Diver, and while it might be a bit kitschy, we can all use an extra thermos right? Also included is a branded leather watch roll, which is where you will find the extra leather strap. It is a nice enough travel watch roll, that I think you could possibly fit 3 watches in, or 1 watch, 2 straps or any combination you wish.

The Urban model is a 1 of 3 variations offered by Komrade Watches, all sharing the same case and specifications. The other two models, dubbed the Military Diver’s Watch and Military Field Watch will run you $50 more and have DLC coating applied to the bezel, or in the case of the Field version, all DLC coated. The Urban model is intended to be more understated, more fashion oriented if you will. A watch that does not scream tactical, but yet is more than ready for those type of tasks. What kind of tasks? I don’t know. Maybe diving, as it is a dive watch, or out on safari. Can’t you just picture this with the canvas strap on the wrist of one of those safari guys in his tan little shorts? Wait, where was I ? Oh, yes, the Urban diver is a little more subdued than its brethren, and could be dressed up or down a little easier.

An all bead blasted finish with polished accents on the sides of the case and screw down crown give it just the right amount of flair. It has been awhile since I operated the crown of a 40mm watch such as this, but even with the crown guards I had no issues with my medium sized hands. The crown itself is very solid and gives you confidence it should not have issues for a long time.

The dial of the Komrade Urban is the least colorful of the 3 variations, though that does not mean it is bland. The hands themselves are brass, and contrast nicely against the black dial. Blue lettering is used for the water resistance rating, while green was used for the 5 minute markers around the chapter ring, and white for the 24 hour time. When reading that it sounds like there are a lot of different colors going on, but when you look at the photos, I think you will agree it was done tastefully. Speaking of tastefully done, one of my pet peeves is the use of a magnifying cyclops for the date window. I am not sure why it bothers me so much, but I just rather not have a big bubble on the crystal (Sapphire in this case). It detracts from the watch for me. Fortunately, Komrade chose to use a cyclops that is under the crystal instead of on top, and it does function well. Would I still rather it not be there at all?  Yes. But I can at least deal with it better in this configuration.

What is that bird on the case back you ask? Well, that is the Kiwi, a flightless bird which is native to New Zealand and is a national symbol for them. Some of you reading might have already known this, but I did not, so I got some education during the review process. While the case back is nicely engraved, I am not sure the bird itself was the way to go for a military/dive watch. But hey, I have seen some weird things put on case backs over the years, so I guess I can say at least it’s not another sword or knife or dive helmet.

The tan canvas that I show the watch on is well made with a soft leather backing and I feel it suits the watch well. I never did mount the leather strap though. While it is a nice mustard color and has an alligator pattern to it, I don’t feel it suits the watch. And it is not of the highest quality. It feels a little cheap to me. One nice aspect though is it does include a dual deployant clasp, so if you choose to wear it on your Urban Diver, it should keep its shape longer than a traditional buckle.

This is the part of the review where I point out the negatives, and there are two and they both concern the bezel. It looks decent enough at a glance but it turns way too easily, in fact it can be done with only one finger. The other is the Lume paint applied to it. As you can see in this photo, it is a little sloppy or outside the lines and does not fill the markers all of the way.

When it comes to the luminescence of the dial markers and hands, I have no complaints. It is bright and glows for a decent amount of time (about 4 hours) until it completely fades.

For $449 it is a nice package overall, and is right in line with the competition as far as Miyota 9015 based dive watches. The size will be appealing to many, as there is a large segment of the watch buying population that prefer a smaller or classic sized watch. It has many of the aspects  we look for such as automatic movement, sapphire crystal, good illumination and comfort on the wrist. The issues I mentioned I believe can be easily rectified by Komrade Watches, and with this being their first watch on the market, I think some missteps are to be expected. And as I have always said, the issues I experienced might not be the same as you do, and this one might have just slipped passed QC.

7 1/2 inch for reference

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Seiko Prospex Sky Chronograph | Video Review

Seiko Prospex Sky Chronograph | Video Review

Seiko Prospex Sky

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Seiko Prospex Sky Chronograph | Watch Review

Seiko Prospex Sky Solar Chronograph Blue Pilots Watch

Over the past few years, I have had some great opportunities to review some fantastic timepieces from well know micro-brands to some not so well known, as well as other interesting watches. When the opportunity presented itself to review one of the most well known watch brands around the globe, I had to immediately jump at the opportunity. When thinking about extremely well know watch brands, Seiko should be right at the top of any list. I have to admit, I have never been overly impressed with any Seiko watch that I have seen in my various department store watch displays. However, the Seiko Prospex lineup has always peaked my curiosity. For those that may not be aware of the difference, Seiko promotes their Prospex line-up to be built within the professional specifications based on the model intent whether diver, pilot or whatever. The problem with finding Prospex models is they are not always easy available in the United States and quite often the only way to get your hands on them is to order from vendors outside of the USA and incur the custom fees. The Seiko Prospex Sky Solar Chronograph Blue Pilots Watch is the subject of this review. This watch was provided by Duty Free Island Shop and one of the great aspects of watches from this vendor is implied in the company name “duty free”. This very nice pilot watch has a full retail price of $450 USD but sells for $222.95 USD through Duty Free Island Shop. The Prospex Sky Solar Pilot Watch model comes with the following basic specifications:

MOVEMENT: Seiko Solar Quartz
CASE: Stainless Steel
CASE DIAMETER: 44mm
STRAP: Stainless Steel
WATER RESISTANCE: 10ATM
WARRANTY: 1 Year International

Price From Duty Free Island Shop: $222.95 USD

First, the watch case is composed of stainless steel with contrasting brushed and high polished finishes. The case measures 44mm in diameter and right around 47mm including the crown. The lug tip to lug tip measurement is just over 51mm. The model is 14mm in height but will still slide nicely under a dress shirt cuff making it suitable for a wide range of occasions. The watch weighs a rather hefty 162 grams with an un-sized bracelet. These specifications will provide a substantial appearance on the wrist. A proportionately sized 7mm push pull crown is located at the 3 o’clock side of the case. The crown is extremely easy to grasp and engage. Based on my past experience, watches in this price range can have quite a bit of play or wiggle in the crown when engaged, but I can report the crown on this particular example is quite firm. The function pushers engage rather easily so be cautious or you may have the chronograph running fairly easy. The 7mm crown at the 10 o’clock position on the case operates an internal bezel which can be used in completing various fuel calculations. I really like the blue ring around the internal bezel crown which corresponds perfectly with the great looking blue dial.

Next, I’m not sure about everyone else but when I thought of the Prospex line, besides professional specifications I assumed the consumer would get the best of what Seiko has to offer. I have to admit I was a bit disappointed when I discovered this model was fitted with a mineral crystal. The domed mineral crystal measures a whopping 38mm in diameter, which provides a great view of the gorgeous looking blue dial. On many occasions I have experienced quite a bit of distortion or haze with mineral crystals but I can say this crystal is quite clear and doesn’t cause too much glare. Even though the crystal seems to be of good quality, I would have much preferred to see a sapphire crystal on a Prospex model. Beneath the crystal is one of the sharpest looking blue dials. The blue color is truly eye catching and seems to be almost a denim blue at certain angles. The dial is laid out in 3 eye chronograph format with 1/20 second counter at the 12 and 60 minute counter above the 6. The chronograph eyes allow for light consumption to charge the quartz movement. I really like the little details such as the airplane design integrated into the chronograph second hand. The constant running second hand is located at the 9 and an appropriately sized numeric date window is positioned at the 3. While I was surprised the model didn’t come with a sapphire crystal, I can say I was just as surprised to see applied hour markers surrounding the dial. Applied hour markers are an outstanding upgrade providing some excellent detail on watch in this price category. As with any Seiko watch model, the lume on the handset and the hour markers will be quite pleasing to most lume connoisseurs. The lume has quite a bit of afterglow and will provide for easy time telling well into the morning hours. When I completed the video, I thought the hour and minute hands were skeletonized, but they are not. The black line in the hands provide an illusion of skeletonization, which I prefer . Overall, I think the dial will most certainly catch the eye and create quite a bit of conversation as it provides a significant amount of detail and aesthetic appeal especially the striking blue color.

The case back is screwed down to the upper part of the case. The case back is quite bland with Seiko etched at the center and some general specification information and serial number etched below. Beneath the case back is a modern Seiko V176 solar quartz movement. This movement provides extreme accuracy of +/-15 seconds per month, insufficient charge warning, overcharging prevention function and an incredible 6 months power reserve.

Finishing off the Prospex Sky Solar Chrono is a nice looking stainless steel bracelet. The bracelet has the same great brushed and high polish finishes which correspond perfectly with the case. I really like the bracelet design a lot but have to point out the end links are folded and not solid end links. Being a Prospex model, I would have thought the bracelet would have been constructed with solid end links. The links are held together using friction pins which are quite easy to remove for bracelet sizing. The bracelet links measure 3.5mm in thickness and measures 20mm at the lug with no taper through to the clasp. I really like that Seiko utilized a diver’s clasp which is not always present on pilot watch bracelets. The clasp contains 4 micro adjustments to aid in obtaining a precise fit on the wrist. Besides the folded end links the only other feature of the bracelet that I’m not fond of is the stamped clasp. I have always felt that stamped clasps felt a bit flimsy compared to scissor style which just to me feel quite a bit more sturdy. Even with the folded end links and stamped clasp the bracelet is still well above average in my book.

As I mentioned in the beginning, the Seiko Prospex lineup has always peaked my curiosity. While I haven’t ever been impressed with any Seiko model in the local department store display case, I have to admit the Prospex line is far superior in my book. If you are going to buy a Seiko, why not grab the models that are built within professional specifications? The Prospex Sky Solar Chronograph Blue Dial has some great features from the solar powered quartz movement, great looking blue dial all the way down to the attractive bracelet. On top of those great features, don’t forget the solid lume and applied hour markers providing a level of detail not always found on watches in this price category. I almost forgot to mention, purchases from Duty Free Island do not automatically include watch boxes which I found refreshing. What normally happens with watch boxes? Clutter in the bottom a closet! Unless you specifically want a watch box, expect your watch to arrive in a nice little pouch like the one in the photographs.

7 3/4 inch wrist for reference

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