We're Moving!

Image
Click for more info.

August 2020 Watch Fast

Create and participate in challenges related to the watch hobby.
Post Reply
User avatar
BostonCharlie
MoT Member
Posts: 3256
Joined: Tue Dec 18, 2018 5:26 pm
Location: Texas
Has thanked: 20583 times
Been thanked: 12693 times

Re: August 2020 Watch Fast

Post by BostonCharlie »

recapt wrote: Sat Aug 01, 2020 10:38 am Well this sure got dicey quickly... I need to finish organizing the basement workshop today which is usually a job for my G-Shock 5610. I’m not super excited to be banging around all these tools and things with this watch, especially on the bracelet. It will be interesting to see how beat up this thing is by the end of the challenge. [emoji15]

Image
I believe the rules allow you to go watchless, if you want. I restricted myself even further with the 24-hour watch-on rule, but that was just me. (Awesome watch, btw.)

In any case I'm grateful for Sporkboy's idea of wearing it on the inside of your wrist for extra protection -- I might do that, myself, when necessary.

Attempting to capture challenge moments, myself, this is what a chin-up wristshot would look like if I could do both at the same time:
6F9BD07E-1413-4C08-A0EC-939CA67C7EC4.jpeg
Last edited by BostonCharlie on Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:42 pm, edited 1 time in total.
User avatar
mrb12186
MoT Member
Posts: 203
Joined: Thu Jan 03, 2019 7:27 am
Location: Durham, NC
Has thanked: 359 times
Been thanked: 790 times

Re: August 2020 Watch Fast

Post by mrb12186 »

Count me in as well, sort of. I’ve been wearing the C65 everyday since I got it and while I don’t think I can make it to the end of August I am willing to make it a full month by wearing it until the 15th.

Since I’m two weeks in already, I can share some early insights. First, I’ve come to really appreciate the dimensions of this watch, particularly the height and how comfortably it wears. I’ll definitely be putting more consideration into that when making future purchases. Second, it turns out wearing the same watch every day isn’t so bad. I’ll never be a one watch guy but I’ve been thinking about downsizing so that I can go grail hunting and this experience is reinforcing those thoughts.

And lastly, since I just finished up another challenge (dry July), I decided some whiskey would be an appropriate background for my first challenge wrist shot.

Image


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
User avatar
Split-Time
MoT Member
Posts: 2492
Joined: Tue Feb 26, 2019 4:05 pm
Has thanked: 22315 times
Been thanked: 10865 times

Re: August 2020 Watch Fast

Post by Split-Time »

Good luck gents! You are each off to a great start. I will be sure to pour one out for each of you, or have a couple as the case may be, along the way.

I was tempted by this idea but who am I kidding...I have worn three watches already today. Took some EcoDrives outside for some sun and was reminded what a great everyday watch they are. The watch that started all of this for me is an EcoDrive that I wore daily for three years and I admired each little scratch and bump on the case and thought about all of the places that it accompanied me as my only watch.

[mention]cortman[/mention] I put my Combat 6 on the Fostner bracelet earlier today and it is back on my good side :lol: . The way the hands sometimes vanish is my only beef. I will be looking forward to your observations.
User avatar
Sporkboy
MoT Member
Posts: 1950
Joined: Sat Dec 22, 2018 3:25 pm
Has thanked: 2570 times
Been thanked: 5989 times

Re: August 2020 Watch Fast

Post by Sporkboy »

BostonCharlie wrote: Sat Aug 01, 2020 2:20 pm
recapt wrote: Sat Aug 01, 2020 10:38 am Well this sure got dicey quickly... I need to finish organizing the basement workshop today which is usually a job for my G-Shock 5610. I’m not super excited to be banging around all these tools and things with this watch, especially on the bracelet. It will be interesting to see how beat up this thing is by the end of the challenge. [emoji15]

Image
I believe the rules allow you to go watchless, if you want. I restricted myself even further with the 24-hour watch-on rule, but that was just me. (Awesome watch, btw.)

In any case I'm grateful for Sporkboy's idea of wearing it on the inside of your wrist for extra protection -- I might do that, myself, when necessary.

Attempting to capture challenge moments, myself, this is what a chin-up wristshot would look like if I could do both at the same time:
6F9BD07E-1413-4C08-A0EC-939CA67C7EC4.jpeg
Good call BC. Unless you really want to go super hardcore, there is nothing against not wearing a watch, so taking it off during rough activities is fine. Granted, I think the watch in question can take it, it is just how tolerant on is to scratches and dings.
tjcdas
MoT Member
Posts: 786
Joined: Mon Dec 31, 2018 9:23 pm
Has thanked: 1366 times
Been thanked: 1928 times

Re: August 2020 Watch Fast

Post by tjcdas »

Sporkboy wrote: Sat Aug 01, 2020 7:45 am A0DF9E88-9E99-490C-BFE5-70BC2EBEF7D2.jpegOK, starting the month with the SNK793 on the stock bracelet, which isn’t great, but it isn’t as bad as people say. Somehow a whole month with one watch seems a bit overwhelming and very real. Maybe I am a bit tense for other reasons. I am glad We are trying this as a group.

Anyway, here it goes.
You might be able wear a different strap every day with this watch, it is a strap monster!

64698658_2237195659669501_9081262512831249356_n.jpg
67408355_470316080450315_3751019451332180280_n.jpg
69629760_969751800042999_6465606819957647055_n.jpg
96661118_831059884048541_230723891418300169_n.jpg
Seiko-5-SNK793-Fancy-768x499.jpg
User avatar
Sporkboy
MoT Member
Posts: 1950
Joined: Sat Dec 22, 2018 3:25 pm
Has thanked: 2570 times
Been thanked: 5989 times

Re: August 2020 Watch Fast

Post by Sporkboy »

I have tried the SNK793 on a number of straps, but never fell in love with a look. That may be due to the lack of options I have as they are geared towards field watches. I have taken advantage of the targeted Barton BOGO sale and have a couple of straps incoming.

Grey Sailcloth
ABCAB4E8-B280-4186-A179-CD4DA6DC95D6.jpeg
Brown Distressed Leather
D55EBE06-B4F7-4808-9D26-77FC7477BC26.jpeg
User avatar
whoagorgeous
MoT Member
Posts: 1612
Joined: Thu Dec 20, 2018 9:05 pm
Has thanked: 6749 times
Been thanked: 9230 times

Re: August 2020 Watch Fast

Post by whoagorgeous »

Day2
Image
User avatar
Sporkboy
MoT Member
Posts: 1950
Joined: Sat Dec 22, 2018 3:25 pm
Has thanked: 2570 times
Been thanked: 5989 times

Re: August 2020 Watch Fast

Post by Sporkboy »

It is day 2 and I have already measured the crystal to see if I might have a double domed replacement, and it looks like I do. I also placed the order with Barton for new straps to use on the watch. I will swap onto something other than the bracelet this afternoon.
FE9B0E7A-05FE-4A2C-85AC-856E30C807CC.jpeg
User avatar
Sporkboy
MoT Member
Posts: 1950
Joined: Sat Dec 22, 2018 3:25 pm
Has thanked: 2570 times
Been thanked: 5989 times

Re: August 2020 Watch Fast

Post by Sporkboy »

Day 3 and I am feeling a little better about this. I have the watch on a croc pattern black leather strap and it is looking pretty sharp. Found a plain black strap in my strap stash that should work. Tried out a blue NATO and it was good, but feels a bit odd with this watch somehow. Keeping busy cleaning up a few watches in my newly uncovered ultrasonic cleaner.
User avatar
BostonCharlie
MoT Member
Posts: 3256
Joined: Tue Dec 18, 2018 5:26 pm
Location: Texas
Has thanked: 20583 times
Been thanked: 12693 times

Re: August 2020 Watch Fast

Post by BostonCharlie »

Working at the rental with my Pulsar instead of my usual MRW-200H Casio. Just noticed that the crown is making a red spot on my hand. I wonder if my hand will just get used to it or if I should switch wrists.

This putty knife is probably my favorite hand tool. I’ve been using it so long that it has a very sharp edge. (Sorry for the poor quality mirror-shot.)

C0456B9C-483D-46AC-87A9-408D71389A0E.jpeg
Last edited by BostonCharlie on Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:14 pm, edited 1 time in total.
User avatar
whoagorgeous
MoT Member
Posts: 1612
Joined: Thu Dec 20, 2018 9:05 pm
Has thanked: 6749 times
Been thanked: 9230 times

Re: August 2020 Watch Fast

Post by whoagorgeous »

Checking in for Day3.

Image
User avatar
TheJohnP
Global Moderator
Posts: 11014
Joined: Tue Dec 18, 2018 10:29 pm
Location: Atlanta
Has thanked: 46870 times
Been thanked: 35262 times

Re: August 2020 Watch Fast

Post by TheJohnP »

Was driving all day back from Virginia so very easy not to post a deal today.

Glad to see more folks contributing!!
Click Icon To Contact Me



Far and wide I will find 'em and I ride 'em
Bricks and mortar get my licks just for kicks
AD or authorized I don't analyze
Retail, wholesale never fail
Online or offline, I find I don't redefine
Too big to fail or yard sale they all hale
Run or hide just for fun deals I find
User avatar
Sporkboy
MoT Member
Posts: 1950
Joined: Sat Dec 22, 2018 3:25 pm
Has thanked: 2570 times
Been thanked: 5989 times

Re: August 2020 Watch Fast

Post by Sporkboy »

Safari was funny so I am late with yesterday’s check in pic. Finally caught a bit of that sunburst dial.
5C9E7975-E189-4D78-BEB4-A007C97B2B3E.jpeg
User avatar
whoagorgeous
MoT Member
Posts: 1612
Joined: Thu Dec 20, 2018 9:05 pm
Has thanked: 6749 times
Been thanked: 9230 times

Re: August 2020 Watch Fast

Post by whoagorgeous »

Day4. Quick snack before heading into work.

Image
User avatar
recapt
MoT Member
Posts: 797
Joined: Fri Dec 21, 2018 8:07 am
Location: Minneapolis
Has thanked: 3282 times
Been thanked: 3816 times
Contact:

Re: August 2020 Watch Fast

Post by recapt »

Hanging out with my man Moose (aka, the Ombre Hombre) to start Day 4 of the challenge. So far things are going pretty good... well, I’m still compliant anyway.

Image
Post Reply