(Part 3) Top products from r/PKA

MVMT watches are well known for being low quality "fashion" watches. These fashion brands are usually aimed at a younger audience so it makes sense they advertise on podcasts. In my eyes they aren't even worth the ~$100 price point. Sure they'll last a while, but so has my 10 year old Timex I got for 20 bucks, or some dollar store one I got as a kid.

 


If you are actually looking for a quality ~$100 watch, look at Seiko, Citizen or Orient. /r/watches is a very good place to learn, and you might find, like countless other beginners, that the Seiko SNK-809 is for you (my first "good" watch was the SNK-807), which is $50-$70 and a real mechanical automatic ("perpetual" for those of you across the pond) movement. Anything from Seiko 5 range is an incredible starter automatic watch.

 

Do some research if an automatic movement vs quartz movement is right for you (quartz is the basic battery operated watch that the "guts" can be found in watches ranging from $500 Movados to dollar store watches). I REALLY like seeing how things work so I really appreciate the mechanics behind an automatic watch. The downside to them is that they aren't as accurate as quartz (a normal range of inaccuracy is like +-10 seconds a day). But you'll never have to change a battery if that is any consolation. If that puts you off, keep in mind that a $10,000 Rolex has an automatic movement good for +- 5 seconds per day. And as a final PSA, stay away from Invicta. Their automatic movements, cheap pricing, and flashy looks may look enticing, but quality control is horrendous. Just as with any potential purchase, do some research on a watch you think looks promising. Give the model name a search on google or /r/watches and try to find a consensus.

 

For those of you who have been thinking they want a watch but haven't started exploring styles (which is the demographic companies like MVMT pander to with their styles) here is the classic "diver" style watch with the Rolex Submariner. A cheaper automatic dive watch I've been wanting for a LONG time is the Seiko SKX007, which obviously pays homage to the Sub, but is about $5800 cheaper. I'd replace the bracelet with something better than what is there though. Maybe I'll get it after college...

Another well loved cheap diver is from Orient, the Mako, though I prefer its big brother, the Ray, even though that is even closer looking to the Submariner.

The absolute best in budget vs quality in a dive watch is the ~$40 Casio MDV-106. You can get a decent 22 mm steel bracelet for almost the price of the watch and it will look fantastic if that is your preference. I've borrowed my brother's a few times and the thing feels like quality and has been put to the test plenty of times to prove itself as a real dive watch. He goes swimming, hiking, plays sports with it, drops it on concrete, etc. Rugged yet elegant looking. Good size too. Highly recommended first diver or first watch!

If you are looking for a real dress watch with "minimalist design" that doesn't look tacky like MVMT's (sorry, just my opinion), there are plenty in the Seiko 5 line like I said, or the lovely Orient Bambino.

 

Came back to say that if you don't really know if you want a watch, don't think you need to spend $100 on your first. Who knows, you might not like how it feels or looks on you or whatever. For the absolute cheapest of cheap, get yourself a Timex or Casio quartz watch. These brands are well renowned for their reliability. This way you'll end up spending only $15-20 on a watch that will last and work forever (obviously with battery changes along the way).


Edit: Some links

Edit: Also, they are purportedly just rebranded cheap Chinese watches. http://www.aliexpress.com/cheap/cheap-mvmt-watches.html

I sleep super hot, my head especially so I feel you, I've tried all kinds of pillows and more often than not just find myself disappointed and out a decent amount of cash.

But I did some research and got a buckwheat pillow and I've been pretty happy. https://www.amazon.com/Beans72-Organic-Buckwheat-Pillow-inches/dp/B000F1FL9E/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=buckwheat+pillow+20x30&qid=1563528508&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

Now it's not gonna stay cool forever, but if you flip it over then that side is cool and the warm side will cool off a lot quicker so when you need to flip again/rotate it, you'll be good.

I actually like the feeling of the buckwheat, I don't really like soft pillows so it worked great for me. But it does kind of "conform" to your if they're pretty loose, but it is def firmer than most pillows I'd say. It's heavy though lol so if you're sharing a bed with someone, be careful when flipping it in the middle of the night.

i am reading these two books, http://www.amazon.com/In-Search-Schr%C3%B6dingers-Cat-Quantum/dp/0553342533 and http://www.amazon.com/Erwin-Schrodinger-Quantum-Revolution-Gribbin/dp/1118299264. i just ordered this book (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0983358931/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1KIF2Y9A1PQYE) like 3 days ago and am gonna start reading it soon. also i started playing wow in early sept so i will skim the official mop strat guide just as some extra help once in a while. in school we just finished catcher in the rye and its pretty cool and mind altering.

MSI NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2070 SUPER VENTUS OC Graphics Card '8GB GDDR6, 1785MHz, 3x DisplayPort, HDMI, Dual Fan Cooling System' https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07TTSVC7K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZI-2DbC8PVQTH

About to do this upgrade, will this do ?

I don't think this is true. The original proprietor is still on the hook for all the debts incurred while he was the owner of the business as these are personal debts. The new owner would only be liable if he agrees to take on the liabilities. This process would involve sitting down with the original owner's creditors to work out some kind of deal to transfer those debts.

Furthermore, if the business is organized as a sole proprietor, I would set up the business as an LLC to avoid unlimited personal liability especially considering the nature of a gym (people getting injured).


To OP: This is a great beginner's guide to starting/running a business. The book is called "Small Time Operator".

https://www.amazon.com/Small-Time-Operator-Business-Yourbooks/dp/158979799X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1485891222&sr=8-2&keywords=small+time+operator

The Little Book of Common Sense Investing: The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns (Little Books. Big Profits) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119404509/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ByPPAbFVPT2WB

Agreed, you can buy something like this off twitch ;) http://www.amazon.com/Breville-BJE200XL-Fountain-700-Watt-Extractor/dp/B000MDHH06/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1409004633&sr=1-1&keywords=juicer

Get a Dynamic microphone, it will reduce background noise and only pick up your voice! This one is only £3 over budget but would work really well! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samson-Q1U-Dynamic-USB-Microphone/dp/B000RMDGWA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395774285&sr=8-1&keywords=samson+q1u

Listen to the test on Samsons website to hear how it sounds: http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/microphones/usb-microphones/q1u/

Don't have any experience with that one!
This is mine. The black serrated: Kershaw Ken Onion Blur Folding Knife with Speed Safe (Black Serrated) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009VCA0S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7A3mybVC7APSX

I have no idea if this is a good book but it was the first one i found and it might help you

http://www.amazon.com/Beginners-Guide-Guns-Shooting-Clair/dp/0873490290/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1407375772&sr=8-6&keywords=gun+guide+for+dummies

Edit: I read this to my wife and she said to get this: http://www.amazon.com/ARB-ARB730-Tree-Saver-Strap/dp/B0010DY4J4

We use it for pulling stuff all the time. Unlike a chain you can loop it through itself and it tightens like a noose for pulling stuff around or out of the ground.

I would recommend this product to anyone.. not what he uses, but I use it. It's pricey, but it lasts a while. This particular one has a high hold, low shine. If you looking for a good product, I don't recommend messing around with the cheap stuff.

You might want to give this a read.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Write-Comedy-Discover-building/dp/1845285255/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526747345&sr=8-1&keywords=how+to+write+jokes

water filter

You can buy the whole set still for around $22 each Burger King 24k gold plated collectible cards

Links for People in the UK:

• www.amazon.co.uk/Polo-Explorer-Ralph-Lauren-Men/dp/B000WZPGLQ
  
  
• http://www.amazon.co.uk/Axe-Shower-Phoenix-Fluid-Ounce/dp/B008CZBYBE/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1382133618&sr=8-9&keywords=axe+Phoenix
  (Axe is called "Lynx" in the UK)
  
  
• For the Bearded Brethren: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pantene-Pro-V-Classic-Types-Shampoo/dp/B001F51VKM
  
  Totalling: £89.48 Quite an Expensive line of Products.
  
  

He bought it with his PKA money.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692927999/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_CWf8Bb7T3Z997

Bam

https://www.amazon.com/Way-Kings-Brandon-Sanderson/dp/0765365278/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499471289&sr=8-1&keywords=stormlight+archive

Phenomenal book. I've read the first one, I think there are two.