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Post by smoothpete on Apr 27, 2022 8:30:20 GMT
Get the steel one IMO. Could be a good airport purchase if you happen to be going anywhere soon
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Post by elstoof on Apr 27, 2022 11:10:56 GMT
Yeah I think it’s the better looking watch, makes the most of the bezel shape. If they were the same price I wouldn’t even think twice
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Post by deebs on Apr 27, 2022 16:30:14 GMT
Speak of busy pilot watches, I'm mulling this one over again. It's got that utilitarian, engineering vibe I'm a sucker for.  Oh, that's a big pic. |
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Post by clemfandango on Apr 27, 2022 16:48:27 GMT
Speak of busy pilot watches, I'm mulling this one over again. It's got that utilitarian, engineering vibe I'm a sucker for. Oh, that's a big pic. That’s nice, how much? |
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Post by clemfandango on Apr 27, 2022 16:48:46 GMT
Looks like a Sinn watch
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Post by anephric on Apr 27, 2022 16:50:22 GMT
So... many... numbers...
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Post by elstoof on Apr 27, 2022 17:25:33 GMT
Looks like a pilots dashboard
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Post by EMarkM on Apr 27, 2022 18:01:28 GMT
Looks like a pilots dashboard That absolutely has to be a euphemism for something. |
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Post by deebs on Apr 27, 2022 18:06:09 GMT
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Post by clemfandango on Apr 27, 2022 18:13:25 GMT
Hmmm that’s preowned navitimer, Iwc pilot chronograph and speedy money. You’d be better getting one of those
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Post by deebs on Apr 27, 2022 18:54:25 GMT
You can also get a pre-owned one of these for half that.
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Post by anephric on Apr 27, 2022 21:26:51 GMT
Yes, Fortii don't really hold their value. Saying that, I've got a couple I picked up cheap when they were going through the throes of nearly going bust, and they are very nice watches.
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Post by technoish on Apr 27, 2022 21:59:12 GMT
Awrite watch nerds. I only own one Watch (not including my Garmin fenix and a very basic Casio), a Frederique Constant, Runabout FC-365RM5B6.
At some point the hands lost proper alignment (so the minute hand didn't point to 12 on the hour) and then a bit later stopped. I have sent it off for a service with the official parent (Citizen), they've received it and quoted £273 (which is £168 for a service and the rest to replace the crown and stem and hand).
Anybody got any views on how long should it take? Feels like I sent it off months ago. The account says it is currently in Geneva, no more info.
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Post by deebs on Apr 28, 2022 3:06:20 GMT
Take it to a reputable local guy for quote on a service and a tune up.
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Post by elstoof on Apr 28, 2022 5:57:35 GMT
Watch servicing can take a while, usually about 6 weeks or more when they’re sent back to HQ. Always the safest bet unless you know the movement is standard, there can be special tools required if there’s a quirky movement
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Post by elstoof on Apr 29, 2022 14:10:25 GMT
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Post by cubby on Apr 29, 2022 14:15:19 GMT
My Casio W-800H is in better shape than that after 3 years in a pretty hands on job.
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Post by gamingdave on Apr 29, 2022 14:28:07 GMT
My Speedy is over 50 years old and looks better!
A bit of polywatch would sort it (I've had success just with toothpaste on hesalite) but that looks very scuffed. It doesn't say what the crystal is made of on the product page (maybe it's soft plastic), but that's pretty shocking. Maybe his jacket sleeve has the back of a metal button which has mashed it up though.
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Post by clemfandango on Apr 29, 2022 20:38:34 GMT
What have they used for the glass?
That is shocking, mineral crystal is dirt cheap and pretty hard wearing...
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Post by GigaChad Sigma. on Apr 29, 2022 20:55:47 GMT
Wow bioceramic. Ummm no thanks.
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Post by deebs on Apr 30, 2022 2:34:45 GMT
The crystal isn't bioceramic, only the body. The rest is fucking plastic trash.
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Post by ozthegweat on May 2, 2022 10:05:41 GMT
As I'm not particularily keen on anally pleasuring a Rolex AD for 2 years, is there really no viable alternative to a black Submariner No Date, with black ceramic (!) bezel, and maybe a microadjust bracelet? Tudor Black Bay ticks almost all boxes, except for an aluminum bezel (and no microadjust I believe).
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Post by clemfandango on May 2, 2022 10:21:02 GMT
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Post by clemfandango on May 2, 2022 10:23:26 GMT
It’s got everything bar the ceramic bezel. The bezel material is apparently a lot tougher than standard aluminium too.
The blue version is nicer though
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Post by elstoof on May 2, 2022 10:58:17 GMT
If you really want a Rolex there’s generally no real alternative. Even a Tudor, you’ll
Just be looking at it wishing it was a Rolex every time
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Post by clemfandango on May 2, 2022 11:38:19 GMT
If you really want a Rolex there’s generally no real alternative. Even a Tudor, you’ll Just be looking at it wishing it was a Rolex every time Yeah this is true, I got the Rolex itch about 5 years ago when they were still reasonably obtainable. Glad I got that out of my system. Really dislike the brand now. |
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Post by GigaChad Sigma. on May 2, 2022 13:11:31 GMT
I always liked the Brietling Superocean heritage II.
It's not a Submariner but it's also not £10k or going to ripped off your wrist by a scooter yoof.
The black dial is nice with the small gold detail. I'd change the strap.
But as people say if you're set on a specific watch nothing else will do.
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Post by smoothpete on May 2, 2022 13:59:23 GMT
As I'm not particularily keen on anally pleasuring a Rolex AD for 2 years, is there really no viable alternative to a black Submariner No Date, with black ceramic (!) bezel, and maybe a microadjust bracelet? Tudor Black Bay ticks almost all boxes, except for an aluminum bezel (and no microadjust I believe). Grand Seiko?
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Post by anephric on May 2, 2022 14:37:26 GMT
Obviously I don't possess enough swagger because I'd much rather own a Grand Seiko than a Rolex
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Post by ozthegweat on May 2, 2022 15:49:25 GMT
I don't "want a Rolex", I couldn't care less what brand it is. To the contrary, I'd prefer if it wasn't a Rolex. And I only want a no date because I detest the cyclops, otherwise I'd prefer one with a date complication. But all the alternatives are either too sporty, or too vintage, or have arabic numerals, or are too big (>41mm) or too thick: - Omega Seamaster: too sporty, too big (42mm)
- Omega Planet Ocean 39.5: too sporty, too thick (14.5mm), arabic numerals
- Omega Seamaster 300: too vintage (no white/silver on black dial)
- Tudor Black Bay: no ceramic bezel, too vintage (no white/silver on black dial)
- Longines HydroConquest: huge arabic numerals
- Grand Seiko: too big (43mm)
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