It’s a Miyota 9015, which isn’t a certified movement and is highly unlikely to ever be as accurate as +/-2 seconds a day. Their -5/+15 is what you should expect.

Hell, +/- 2 seconds a day is more accurate than CSOS or METAS Chronometre standards. You’re going to have to start looking at some higher end pieces for that level of accuracy in a mechanical watch.

Ya, I suppose the mainspring could be rapidly releasing tension. I suggest taking it to a watch repair shop and have them look at it.

My AT had the same issue. Take it back to the boutique, it may just need some lubrication like mine did. It’s a pretty common thing with new ATs apparently.

So, this is a contemporary option but still very much reminiscent of neo-vintage styling. You should look at Nomos. Something like the Tangente, Metro, or even Tetra gives a lot of the same vibes as Orea. They do their own in-house manual wind calibers, which can be seen through optional saffire casebacks.

Nomos Club Campus or pre-order one of Farer’s moonphase watches for next year.

Baltic watches are super solid. I wouldn’t have any worries about buying from them.

3 - 5 atm is probably the range. More water resistant than water proof. The reason people think 3 atm can’t handle a splash is largely marketting. Ya, maybe don’t swim or shower with it on, but I wouldn’t be worried about wearing it anywhere above the waterline.

Seiko 5 Sports 7S36-01E0

They come up occasionally but they are a pretty niche and polarizing brand. Unless you are looking for a Bulgari, chances are a Bulgari isn’t a relevant recommendation.

I don’t own one but have had a chance to look at and wear one. They’re nice. I don’t disagree about the strap feeling a little cheap, but it wasn’t enough to bother me. Personally, I’d go for their new California Dial version.

That said, I’d never buy an Alpina at full price. These are watches that feel like they were made to be sold for 40% on grey market sites.

Big steel sports watches are the sneakers/street wear of the watch world. They are tacky as hell and their popularity is driven largely by hype.

F91-W. It’s low profile to fit well under your jacket cuff/gloves, it’s strap will break before it breaks your wrist in a fall, and if you do damage it you won’t be upset.

It was a 300 watch limited release from like 10 years ago, so you’ll have to buy second hand. Looks like they go for ~$2-2.5k. Here is an ebay listing for one.

Check out the Seiko SBTR Chronos. They are a similar style and can be found cheaper than that. They are a touch smaller than this example, but wear big and are a much better watch.

I think it’s a cool colab. I live the colour way and dial design. I’m not super aware of Deus either, but the final product here is fun and looks really nice

Breitling makes really solid watches as well. Not sure what this colab costs, so I can comment on if it’s a better buy than just a regular Breitling Top Time, but if it’s not too far off the regular TT it’s probably a solid buy too.

Without the original internals, and considering it’s not a watch that’s currently in-style, it’s not worth anything over the bullion value of the materials in the watch.

I’m pretty sure WMC is just a cheap chinese manufacturer that makes watches for corporate branding. I’ve seen a couple of there models while placing corporate merch orderd through screenprinting catalogues.

Hamilton Khaki automatic is the obvious answer. As an alternative I’d throw Laco’s Basic series of Pilot Watches into the mix.

Ya, you’ll be fine. Last time I was in London I wore my Aqua Terra most days and had zero issues.

You can probably find a used/vintage Junghans Max Bill handwind for that.