This is the best answer hands down.
KyubiCarpe
joined 11 months ago
It's a beautiful piece. As a matter of fact, I'm gonna buy one real soon.
But those Chronomaster ain't really that cheap.
Look at the Casio Oceanus line.
Ultimate GADA watches.
Seiko Lord Matic De Luxe from 1976 with the 5626 movement from the King Seiko line of that era.
Great condition, running perfectly.
And the date and day complications are a blast to use with the quick set function available for both.
As with anything, wearing a watch comes with some unwritten rules and advices.
I like to compare it with clothes. Sure you could go everywhere in your pyjamas. But you mostly don't because clothing in society comes with some rules.
You may break them, and more power to you if you do and if you're feeling better that way. No one has a right to tell you otherwise because ultimately we're talking about things that don't really matter.
But that doesn't mean those rules and advices should be disregarded, especially if you're starting to learn about a hobby.
Yes, if you have a small wrist, you might want to wear smaller watches. That's the advice, and a good one because it will most likely suit you better.
As the saying goes, you don't break rules before understanding them.
I don't have one, and probably never will because they cost too much for what they offer imo. And I have other watches in my radar.
But I must admit I do find the 556 really attractive. It is simple, yet eye catching to me. I'm sure it's a blast to wear one daily.
Your view on this will change with your life.
If you don't have money of your own for now, just enjoy your Seiko 5, stay interested in this hobby but forget about collecting.
You will come back to it when you can.