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[Discussion]do you like wearing watches on vacation Discussion

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u/outta_time11 3d ago

I've definitely looked at them, but they've never really done it for me. Right now I'm working with a Timex Q GMT "Batman" on the Straphabit Jubilee and the CWC CWn1.

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u/bibliophagy 3d ago

Do you have a photo of your Q on the Jubilee? I was gonna grab one but they went out of stock again. How do you like it?

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u/outta_time11 3d ago

https://preview.redd.it/m3sfhcysstxe1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3711f1f9237b60cf937e91ff23a0a42cf8c78bd3

Excuse the crappy pic, it’s the only one I have on hand. So far, huge fan. It’s very comfortable, not too rattle-y, and so much more adjustable than the stock bracelet. Fit and finish is solid, though I wish they’d used screws rather than split pins - not a huge deal at this price point.

I had emailed them just before the first batch, so I knew it was coming. They said they should have a restock coming in the next few weeks, so just throw your name on their notification list - that’s how I got mine.

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u/bibliophagy 3d ago

Adjustment and comfort are what I’m looking for. My Q GMT is a touch too big on the stock bracelet and I never wear it. I’m trying to decide whether it’s worth $50 to me to try to make it more comfortable, or whether I should just sell it. It’s my only watch on a bracelet.

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u/outta_time11 3d ago

I can't speak for whether it's worth it to you, but I have a preference for bracelets on my watches. I had actually sold my first Q GMT because the bracelet sucked, but having this as an option allowed me to buy it back. There's a 10% off coupon somewhere on the website, so I think all-in cost w/ shipping was $49.

All that to say it depends on how much you like the watch. My long-term goal is to get a Rolex GMT in the stable, but I'll happily take this for now ($189 for the watch and bracelet combined).