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Apologies if someone has asked this question already, but does anybody like artem straps?

Thanks!

What is everyone wearing?

Hi everyone - headed to Tokyo for 5 days on a trip specifically built around watch hunting and eating wagyu haha

I've got 35 (!!!) unique stores on my agenda... I'm honestly pretty afraid I'll get watch fatigue and they'll all start to look the same after awhile.

My primary objective is to leave with a Grand Seiko, ideally a Shunbun but a Snowflake is also high on my list though I am open to just going with whatever speaks to me. I've seen and tried on both of these watches in person before here in Hawaii, and have long lusted after both of them.

Also hoping to run into a few vintage GS, and hopefully a LordMatic or two while over there. If I can also snag a nice vintage Swiss piece, I will as well.

Anything specific that any of you would be on the lookout for over there?

Lastly... shout out to my wife for supporting this trip (she's going a month later with her mother and our girls... which is the only way I was able to get permission to go on my own!)

Curious what people think of Hermés watches. Sure, they are a high-end fashion brand (yeah, I'm a fan) but I like a few of their affordable designs such as the H08, the Arceau line including the Chronographe, and kinda, sorta like the Cape Cod.

Movements seem legit via their stake in Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier and their ownership in component makers such Natéber and Joseph Erard.

Thoughts?

I am currently in Utah and came across one of these at a small dealer’s shop for sale, brand new. I see only a few for sale on C24, all asking for more than retail. I think I could get it at a discount. I’m curious what group thinks about it? I think it’s a fun watch.