That is extremely nice, Tony. Perfect size too. Did the DayDate go to make room??Originally Posted by learningtofly
Overjoyed would be an understatement!
That is extremely nice, Tony. Perfect size too. Did the DayDate go to make room??Overjoyed would be an understatement!
CWC G10 with sapphire, screw-down crown and 200m WR:
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Looks better on you, David. Enjoy.
A bit of an unusual watch for the TZ incoming… I stared to get a bit nostalgic over Christmas about the Swatch Watches I once had and which have long since vanished, all down to reading A Man and His Watch by Matt Hrane (which is a very enjoyable read).
It lead to me searching the online Swatch history / model finder which is fascinating in itself, and amazing how many designs have been produced: https://www.swatch.com/en_gb/watches/
And then this eventually lead to hunt around eBay (as you’d expect!). I came across this cheapie unworn, unwanted gift from the current line up in 34mm and I’m pleasantly surprised. Feels nice on the wrist and finished pretty well: the dial has a brushed silver texture and the hands have an almost rough looking deeper texture. Lovely simple design and an enjoyable cheap punt… I might look at a few more vintage pieces if they appear!
It also has helped me start to firm up that I really am happy with 34mm watches and that could well be a way I go with Rolex this year in maybe in Oyster Perpetual or even an older Air-King. All good food for thought…
SWATCH – GM185 – SEAPOOL
Lovely! Really like it.A bit of an unusual watch for the TZ incoming… I stared to get a bit nostalgic over Christmas about the Swatch Watches I once had and which have long since vanished, all down to reading A Man and His Watch by Matt Hrane (which is a very enjoyable read).
It lead to me searching the online Swatch history / model finder which is fascinating in itself, and amazing how many designs have been produced: https://www.swatch.com/en_gb/watches/
And then this eventually lead to hunt around eBay (as you’d expect!). I came across this cheapie unworn, unwanted gift from the current line up in 34mm and I’m pleasantly surprised. Feels nice on the wrist and finished pretty well: the dial has a brushed silver texture and the hands have an almost rough looking deeper texture. Lovely simple design and an enjoyable cheap punt… I might look at a few more vintage pieces if they appear!
It also has helped me start to firm up that I really am happy with 34mm watches and that could well be a way I go with Rolex this year in maybe in Oyster Perpetual or even an older Air-King. All good food for thought…
SWATCH – GM185 – SEAPOOL
Untitled by David Douglas, on Flickr
Waiting for my 18Q quartz... ordered today 😎
My new GS Hi-Beat on a lovely evening in central London
I was very tempted by this piece as the dial looks like a work of art ?My new GS Hi-Beat on a lovely evening in central London
I’m guessing it’s as good in person as it looks from the few pics I’ve seen?!?!
Chris
Scurfa D1 ND blue arrived this morning. Blue dial on blue bezel on blue strap with blue lume! Much prefer it to the date version with yellow hands.
This arrived last Saturday, my one and only chronograph, very happy with it...
Posted this in the Friday thread, but it might as well go here too. A new Vostok Amphibia 120 and a tropic-look, silicon strap for an extra 9 dollars. Just 11 days delivery from Meranom to my door.
I know there is controversy over where it’s made, who owns it, riding on a history that’s not theirs etc..., but I like it. 37mm is great on my wrist, it looks good and it is made well.
This Sinn 140 arrived from Ben this week. I'm currently undecided on whether to leave it as is or go for a sympathetic refinish. The NSA style bracelet it came on has a really nice extension piece (pay attention GS!) but I haven't tackled resizing it just yet...
I've had three subs over the years but now I'm 60 I need to keep this one no more flipping lol.
Just arrived this morning.
Initial thought is what a great watch for the money. I think Seiko have really done an excellent job. May well look at getting the "golden" too on the back of this one.
Wears very well, light (compared to my 8500 PO I had on). Great strap. Blue colour is different from the usual black, with nice wave black dial. I much prefer this style of hands to the new ones.
Sorry for crappy photo.
Really like this, what’s the reference please?
Just arrived this morning.
Initial thought is what a great watch for the money. I think Seiko have really done an excellent job. May well look at getting the "golden" too on the back of this one.
Wears very well, light (compared to my 8500 PO I had on). Great strap. Blue colour is different from the usual black, with nice wave black dial. I much prefer this style of hands to the new ones.
Sorry for crappy photo.
Really pleased with this JLC I picked up from SC over the weekend.
I love that!
Really pleased with this JLC I picked up from SC over the weekend.
I’m not surprised, it’s beautiful with a stunning movement, and looked like a fair price too.
It looks great, doesn’t it! Here’s the reason why I had to sell.
Really pleased with this JLC I picked up from SC over the weekend.
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Very nice. I noticed the late great James Gandolfini wearing this model in the film, The Taking of Pelham 123.
Really pleased with this JLC I picked up from SC over the weekend.
This should arrive next week and tide me over until the Gen 3 Blue prices drop
Wow!!!I did not expect this one here!!!Round of applause..congratulations!!
That’s nice, it’s a classic watch (I bought my son one). Is this a re-acquisition? I seem to remember you having one before.
Been wanting one of these for quite a while now, finally picked one up from the AD this morning.
Just in , fed up waiting on a ceramic
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Welcome to the "man on the moon" club!Been wanting one of these for quite a while now, finally picked one up from the AD this morning.
Let the strap buying mania begin. ;)
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A little project arrived today
Just arrived this afternoon.
Parmigiani Metrographe bought here on SC and it's stunning.
The re-edition of the much-loved Pulsar:
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Already in the G Shock thread but any chance to show it off😉 MT-G S1000V-1AER.
This one (Endurance) - yesterday - review later:
That’s a great looking watch, one of Bremont’s best to dateThis one (Endurance) - yesterday - review later:
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New addition to the DateJust collection...
With its big brother the Emperor SBDX013
Yes I did put it on a leather strap, Horween Chromexcel hand stitched with braided heavy thread.
The build quality is every bit as good as I had expected, the only thing I could criticise was that the bezel click felt a bit light and rattly compared to my old darth, although a bit grease under the bezel has made a big difference.
There is no getting away from the fact that it is a very big watch and certainly won't suit everyone.
The lume is the usual Seiko light show, and personally I prefer the new dial and hand design to my old one. I think it is better balanced and even more readable.
At first glance I thought the dial print was fuzzy, but on close inspection it turns out that the dial has a matt almost powdery finish, I guess to reduce reflections?
The watch arrived running +14 sec/day technically in tolerance but since it was stable I thought a quick adjustment would make it better (lost less than 2sec in 5days)
Congrats
Quite pleased with this
Beautiful leaf hands (including the seconds hand) on this 1950’s Langendorf Watch Company (Lanco)...
There's alot to like with that one, and yes the hands are lovely. Funny enough the seconds hand is near identical to my recent Shorokhoff and is a small barely noticeable detail I really enjoy.Beautiful leaf hands (including the seconds hand) on this 1950’s Langendorf Watch Company (Lanco)...
Looks good, David!
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