New watch day today, my tank experiment inspired by @David Denham Jr has arrived while not quite $10, this one came in at 16 but well worth it as it comes with a decent little deployment clasp and they even took the time to put a genuine leather stamp on the strap when it's obviously not🤣. I'm surprised by how much I actually like this look. The strap changes will have to wait as this baby comes with a frustrating 19mm band width.

Happy "Blue" Monday! Recently, our friend @David Denham Jr picked up an amazing tank watch on Amazon for $9.99. I missed out on that one before it went out of stock. But in searching for it, came across multiple offerings from Lenqin, another Chinese brand, for $9.99. So thought I would risk a ten spot or two to try them out. Loving blue dials but not having more than a couple for "Blue Mondays", I decided to pick this one up at the $9,99 price, the Lenqin Blue Chronograph Watch, 46mm with a 20mm strap. But before you rush in to buy this one as I did, be aware that the sub-dials are non-functioning, and FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY. So, for ten bucks, a very nice-looking beater, perhaps. In interested, also be aware that this one comes with no box, arriving in a plastic sleeve instead, with a fabric sleeve containing the watch. It does come with a small instruction sheet and a small cleaning cloth. It fits very comfortably and well, , is very light weight, and the crown is very easy-spinning on the border of loose. The date function worked very well. Water resistant to 30m. The lume is nice in the beginning, and lasts about as long as one might expect from a $9.99 watch. But lume is never a big deal, for me. Overall, it is very comfortable, and if it holds up while keeping accurate time while looking nice, it will be worth the $9.99 price. A ten dollar lesson learned regarding the non-functioning sub-dials. Here is a link if interested. In addition to the Field Watch I picked up with this one, Lenqin has several other $9.99 offerings still available in different styles, as well. → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN4Y1SGH?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 Best wishes for a Marvelous "Blue" Monday, everyone😀

Up for a little fun and a Blind Poll? I have not been doing many White Dial Wednesdays, so happen to have four White Dial Watches for White Dial Wednesdays that I have not shared yet. It happens. So, let's have a little fun. I have assigned each a letter here — A, B, C, or D. The letters were assigned to the watches randomly, not by cost order, by when I obtained them, alphabetically, or anything else. Without saying or describing what any of the watches are, which one would you like me to share this Wednesday — A, B, C, or D?

Traveled to University of Arkansas to visit my youngest son who graduates this year. Caught a couple of baseball games and a Brewfest. Boy! They do take their sports and their drinking seriously down there. Saturday, I wore a Christopher Ward collaboration. A friend of mine, retired military, was looking to buy a new home and needed money for the down payment. He sold me his Christopher Ward Bespoke watch created for the Sketchy Boyz Watch Club (SBWC) (with a promise to be 1st buyer if I ever sold it). The central insignia features a skull wearing a beret with a spade symbol, set against a background of repeating "twin flags" (the current Christopher Ward logo). This specific engraving is part of a custom collaboration between the watch manufacturer and the SBWC group. That caseback is wicked.9 Key Details of this Watch - Collection: Christopher Ward Bespoke. - Base Model: This collaboration typically uses the C60 Trident Pro 300 as its foundation. Design Elements: - Case Back: Features a stamped/engraved skull and spade logo with the text "Stay Sketchy" at the top. - Insignia: The skull and spade motif is the hallmark of the Sketchy Boyz Watch Club, a group of enthusiasts who often design tactical-leaning bespoke pieces. - Exclusivity: Christopher Ward's Bespoke program allows groups of around 25–40 people to design unique watches that are not sold to the general public. - Technical Specs (Base Model): Typically features a 316L stainless steel case, water resistance up to 300m, and is powered by a Swiss-made automatic movement. __________ Sunday #19 - the Monta Oceanking, a professional-grade dive watch from the St. Louis-based microbrand, Monta. This specific model is the second generation (V2), distinguished by its refined proportions and thinner 11.9mm case compared to the original version. Key Specifications - Case: 40mm to 40.7mm 316L stainless steel with a screw-down crown and guards. - Movement: Traditionally utilizes a Swiss automatic Sellita SW300 movement, often regulated to chronometer specifications. - Water Resistance: Rated for 304 meters (1000 feet). - Bezel: Features a patented 60-minute ceramic bezel insert designed to prevent misalignment. - Dial: Deep lacquered black with a date window positioned at 6 o'clock and applied hour indices with Swiss Super-LumiNova for low-light visibility.

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