What's On Your Wrist Today?

"Matt Nichelson" (whoismatt) 02/27/2016 at 12:06 • Filed to: Watchlopnik

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Today I have on my Festina F16351/4 Chrono Bike. For those who don’t know, Festina are the official timekeeper of the Tour de France and this watch is from the line they make to recognize that.

I managed to score this watch brand new several years ago for super cheap (paid $1oo when it retailed for close to $400) at a Jewelry store. It was the only Festina in the store and I guess the people behind the counter had never heard of them. Honestly, I hadn’t either. I did a little research while I was there and, realizing what it was and what a great price they had for it, purchased it.

By far this is the heaviest watch I have. I’m not too big on that and it took some getting used to, but I was drawn in by the looks. The yellow part of the face is actually carbon fiber and I think it is a unique and nice touch.

So Oppo, what do you have on today?

MLGCarGuy > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 12:13

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The watch that nobody seems to like.

AKA the Apple Watch.

Matt Nichelson > MLGCarGuy 02/27/2016 at 12:16

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Why is that? I don’t own a smart watch so I can’t really have an opinion on them.

pjhusa > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 12:17

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This thing.

pjhusa > MLGCarGuy 02/27/2016 at 12:17

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Dammit. You beat me to it.

MLGCarGuy > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 12:19

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I find it to be a very useful watch, but most people seem to think it’s a waste of money and call me a fanboy for having one.

pjhusa > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 12:21

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Because people jump to conclusions without owning one. For example, it's not cheap, and also people may find the additional features frivolous. Honestly, I was a hater at first, but then I bought one. Now I’m quite satisfied.

Matt Nichelson > pjhusa 02/27/2016 at 12:22

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Nice picture! What is your opinion on the Apple watch? Do you like it?

My citroen won't start > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 12:23

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Trusty 1993 Shark Chrono.

Matt Nichelson > MLGCarGuy 02/27/2016 at 12:24

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See, that’s stupid. If you like it, it’s not a waste of money and it doesn’t make you a fanboy if you use it as intended.

Matt Nichelson > pjhusa 02/27/2016 at 12:28

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Yeah I know they aren’t cheap. You bring up a good point, too. Those that have their opinions do so because they either don’t own one or think it is useless. I am a fan of watches, no matter what kind they are. That’s why I have 17 of the damned things! It’s all about what you like. You’re satisfied with yours and that’s what matters.

Matt Nichelson > My citroen won't start 02/27/2016 at 12:31

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Damn, you have a Breitling? That’s awesome! Very nice watch you have there.

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 12:37

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My Invicta Lefty. Bought it on the internet for like €100 while advised retail was somewhere around €400. It’s a nice watch for €100 but definetely not €400 nice, since the canvas strap has worn to bits within 2 years and it is full of scratches on the chrome.

CaptDale - is secretly British > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 12:39

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No time on my wrist. I burned my only good watch (long story). Now I need a new one

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 12:39

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Casio Wave Ceptor. Not anything special to look at but it's solar powered and the time is synced to a radio signal so it's completely maintenance free.

V6 or Bust > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 12:41

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My good ol’ Pebble 301. Best $85 I ever spent.

Matt Nichelson > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 02/27/2016 at 12:42

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Ok I was hoping somebody would post one of these. When I first got into watches, Invicta was considered a mushroom brand that wouldn’t be around long. Quality was poor to begin with and they always would inflate their price and sell them for a huge deal. It really likes like they have tried hard to boost their quality and image in the last couple of years, though. That being said, have you had any issues with yours? Do you like it so far? I do like how yours looks. Don’t see many lefty watches and that’s cool.

My citroen won't start > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 12:44

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Thanks!

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 12:47

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Nope, have not had any real issues, the scratches are probably due to me wearing it almost every day, and not being careful enough. I like it a lot, although it was kinda big and heavy in the beginning. What I like most about it, apart from being a lefty, is that the Tachymeter numbers are located beneath the glass, instead of on a bezel, giving it a nice and clean look, unlike many other 46mm watches, which look way to bulky.

Matt Nichelson > V6 or Bust 02/27/2016 at 12:49

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Nice. Didn’t realize how inexpensive those were.

Matt Nichelson > CaptDale - is secretly British 02/27/2016 at 12:49

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Do I even want to ask how that happened?

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 12:53

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TOKYObay Mason

With-a-G is back to not having anything written after his username > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 12:58

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Timex plain-jane don’t-know-the-model-name.

Stainless & water resistant, with stainless springy band. Glowing hands, indiglo, date and day of week, sans-serif numbers, 24h inset numbers, minute marks, nothing more, nothing less. So close to perfect. The only thing more I could ask for is a left-hand crown.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 13:01

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This old Seiko that I got from my dad.

Alex B > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 13:05

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Apple Watch

Matt Nichelson > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 02/27/2016 at 13:07

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Nothing wrong with that. It’s simple, yet classy. I have a Casio Edifice at home. Doesn’t have the radio sync but it’s solar.

Klaus Schmoll > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 13:14

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I need something big and easily readable for my job.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 13:14

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Nothing but my tattoo. I’m not really one for watches

gmctavish needs more space > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 13:15

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Currentlt my only watch, a Fossil Pilot

bryan40oop > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 13:33

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Hair.

CaptDale - is secretly British > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 13:54

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It was a very lovely wood watch. Probably my favorite watch to date, but my recently ex gave it to me and so in a fit of deciding to purge everything, I was drunk at the bar, went out to have a smoke and used my lighter to burn the watch right then and there.

BunkyTheMelon > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 14:17

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My trusty daily driver. It’s a Seiko black monster that never leaves my wrist. What beast. I should buy 10 more of them, but I don’t think this one will ever die.

marshknute > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 14:31

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A Fossil Coachman. It has an extra strip of leather behind the watchface, so the only thing touching my wrist is super soft leather. So comfy!

But take a look at the right-most inner dial; it just displays the hour. It’s literally an extra hour hand...because...symmetry?

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 14:34

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Fossil something-or-other I got for being in a wedding. I love it.

Have yet to buy a fancy watch yet, but this thing kick-started my interest.

Matt Nichelson > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 02/27/2016 at 14:46

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I’ve seen that one before. I can’t remember what the model is. Reminds me a lot of Bulova’s Accutron.

Matt Nichelson > marshknute 02/27/2016 at 14:51

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Indeed. Fossil has been making these for a while. I like the uniqueness of the band.

Yeah, not really sure. I’ve seen a few that are set up that way. I love Fossil watches in general. I think I have 4 or 5 now. My first watch was a Fossil given to me on my 18th birthday. Still have and still runs great 14 years later!

Matt Nichelson > BunkyTheMelon 02/27/2016 at 14:52

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Nice! Yeah those a pretty bulletproof from what I hear. I know the orange one is what everyone goes for. I think I like this one better though.

Matt Nichelson > CaptDale - is secretly British 02/27/2016 at 14:55

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Ah. Damn I’m sorry. I’ve seen a couple of wooden watches before. I don’t remember what brand, but really cool. Guess I can’t really blame you for doing what you did though.

Matt Nichelson > gmctavish needs more space 02/27/2016 at 14:57

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Nice. Love the face on that one.

Matt Nichelson > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/27/2016 at 14:59

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Nothing wrong with that. My wife has an infinity anchor on her wrist. What is that of?

Matt Nichelson > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 02/27/2016 at 15:03

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It seems most Invictas are big and heavy. I know a lot of Diesel watches are huge as well. Glad to hear it works well though. I have always been a bit skeptical, but Invicta makes some nice looking watches. I may have to get one at some point.

Matt Nichelson > Klaus Schmoll 02/27/2016 at 15:05

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Nothing wrong with that. That one has a very simple and classy look to it. I really want a true Swiss made watch eventually.

Matt Nichelson > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 02/27/2016 at 15:06

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Now that’s old school. I dig it.

CaptDale - is secretly British > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 15:08

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Yup, but I just ordered a Moto 360 to replace it.

This is what I had.

Matt Nichelson > With-a-G is back to not having anything written after his username 02/27/2016 at 15:09

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Can’t go wrong with a nice, clean design. This gonna sound stupid, but does your hair get caught in the band? I remember my grandfather having an old Timex with that kind of band. When I would try to wear it, it would pull my hair.

Matt Nichelson > CaptDale - is secretly British 02/27/2016 at 15:10

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Nice. I’ve heard good things about those. What color/band did you go with?

Matt Nichelson > Alex B 02/27/2016 at 15:11

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I see several of yall have these. Do you like yours? Any issues with it?

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 15:14

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I like it certainly better than the Casio digital watches that all the hipster like. (I kinda sound like one by saying that but oh well..)

CaptDale - is secretly British > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 15:16

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Exactly as pictured. Bamboo. I loved it. May get myself another.

pjhusa > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 15:20

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Thank you! It's a great device. Though some say it's like a mini iPhone and redundant, it's a convenient way to receive notifications, track exercise stats, listen to music, and more without even needing to glance at your phone!

Matt Nichelson > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 02/27/2016 at 15:21

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Are you talking about the G-Shock? I could never really get into those.

Matt Nichelson > CaptDale - is secretly British 02/27/2016 at 15:22

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Wow. That’s pretty cool. Haven’t seen one with that design.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 15:27

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G-shock watches always remind mr of these

Matt Nichelson > pjhusa 02/27/2016 at 15:27

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That’s cool. I don’t think it is that redundant if it saves you from checking your phone. I’ve almost bought a smart watch a few times but would eventually decide against it. My only reasoning is I can’t really justify it since it would just be in the rotation with my others watches.

Geez that sounds snobby, doesn’t it?

Matt Nichelson > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 02/27/2016 at 15:28

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Yeah I see what you mean. Haven’t heard of that one before.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 15:31

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Childhood memories..

Matt Nichelson > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 02/27/2016 at 15:34

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Huh. So it actually held gum? It’s like a Pez dispenser for watch people!

Under_Score > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 15:39

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A Moto 360 seems pretty cool, but because Android changes so much, the watch might be outdated after a few years. If it’s $200+ dollars, I want it to be with me for five years at least.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 15:39

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Haha yep! I haven’t seen those in years though.

CaptDale - is secretly British > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 15:43

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It held up great. They get beaten up a little, but 2 years wearing it almost everyday, I only cracked one link and it started getting dirty, but still looked good.

Matt Nichelson > CaptDale - is secretly British 02/27/2016 at 15:46

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Yeah I can imagine upkeep on one is a bit more involved than a regular watch.

With-a-G is back to not having anything written after his username > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 15:52

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Ha! That was actually my biggest worry when I got it. No, it hasn't been a problem.

Matt Nichelson > With-a-G is back to not having anything written after his username 02/27/2016 at 15:55

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Lol ok so I wasn’t alone then! Ever since that one I swore off stretch bands. Maybe they are designed a little better these days.

scoob > Under_Score 02/27/2016 at 16:02

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Yeah, wait for Android Wear to mature. I find it really hard to believe anyone can say smartwatches are already so good for them. All the internals need to be microscopic compared to what they are now in phones/tablets. That stuff can’t be good right from the get go. Heavy emphasis on batteries.

CaptDale - is secretly British > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 16:08

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Yeah, I just didn’t bother after a while. The watch looked good though 11/10 would recommend.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 16:16

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It’s a tron reference, says “user"

gmctavish needs more space > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 16:29

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Me too, my girlfriend gave it to me and started me looking into watches, I didn’t realize I liked any until she gave me this one

Matt Nichelson > gmctavish needs more space 02/27/2016 at 16:38

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That’s all it takes sometimes. I got a Fossil Arkitekt 14 years ago as a birthday gift that I still own. Getting that one is what got me into it. Now I have 17. I’ve since gotten my wife into watches and she’s up to 6. It’s an addiction I tell ya.

BunkyTheMelon > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 17:13

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I like the Orange ones too. There are some really rare ones from Japan that I’ve been eyeballing for a while, but don’t want to drop that kind of coin on a watch. I got this for under $200 a few years ago and absolutely love it. If I bang it up against something, I just feel bad for whatever it hit. Built like a tank.

Matt Nichelson > BunkyTheMelon 02/27/2016 at 17:17

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Everybody I have talked to who owns own says these a pretty indestructible. Not sure I have heard much on any rare ones. Have any pictures or a link?

BunkyTheMelon > Matt Nichelson 02/27/2016 at 17:42

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Heres just one of many. Some are in the 2k range...

Matt Nichelson > BunkyTheMelon 02/27/2016 at 17:45

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Oh my. You just had to show a blue one! That’s just beautiful.

Trevor Mohr > Alex B 02/27/2016 at 22:43

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Yup. Got that exact one and bought a graphite stainless chain band from Amazon for $35. Love it. In a small freshman dorm haha.

V6 or Bust > Matt Nichelson 02/28/2016 at 01:06

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Yeah, it doesn’t do much, but it’s been incredible for the price. If you just want notifications and weather on your wrist, it’s the one to get.

190octane > MLGCarGuy 02/28/2016 at 03:03

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I have one also. I was going to get the new Fitbit in March but when I saw the Apple Watch was on sale for $100 more it made sense to just get the Apple Watch.

My biggest complaint is that I have a lot of awesome watches I will hardly wear now because of how useful this thing is.

Alex B > Matt Nichelson 03/09/2016 at 18:44

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Sorry for such a late response! I like it, but there is definitely room for improvement. Looking forward to the 2nd generation as the current one is kind of limited as to how useful it is. No issues to report thus far.

Alex B > Trevor Mohr 03/09/2016 at 18:46

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I was considering getting a knock off milanese loop that matched my watch, but then I decided against it.

Matt Nichelson > Alex B 03/09/2016 at 19:32

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Haha, hey life happens! That’s understandable. I guess that comes with something new though. Hopefully they will have a lot of it worked out by the next gen. Maybe one day I will get on the wagon and get a smartwatch of some sort.

Trevor Mohr > Alex B 03/09/2016 at 23:57

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Agreed. They’ll definitely bring so much more in the coming years. Love mine thus far too.