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Post by clemfandango on Oct 10, 2022 7:38:35 GMT
Don’t know much about them. That’s a nice looking field watch, bit big at 44mm, so try before you buy 👍 |
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Post by smoothpete on Oct 10, 2022 10:12:34 GMT
No not at all, there is no low brow here. Get it if you like it! I prefer the white / cream dial version of that one with the green strap, just my personal taste based on a quick scan of their models. It's a hefty boi though |
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Post by elstoof on Nov 30, 2022 13:00:18 GMT
Dave Portnoy of Barstool sports “fame” getting an absolute kicking over his new $2400 mall watch brand
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Post by smoothpete on Nov 30, 2022 15:39:12 GMT
It's absolutely brilliant isn't it. He is proper butthurt over it.
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Post by smoothpete on Nov 30, 2022 15:42:40 GMT
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Post by elstoof on Nov 30, 2022 16:16:29 GMT
His video monologues are just unhinged, you love to see it. I can’t imagine a more half arsed product launch. Derek Guy is a good friend of mine so I feel like I’ve had a front row seat
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Post by ozthegweat on Nov 30, 2022 19:22:31 GMT
Is it concerning that I've never heard of this idiot before?
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Post by elstoof on Nov 30, 2022 19:49:06 GMT
Not really, he’s a massive bellend who’s noteriety is limited to the USAs Loaded/FHM demographic
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Post by smoothpete on Jan 6, 2023 9:16:23 GMT
Did you guys see that new thing from Christopher Ward, the Bel Canto? www.christopherward.com/c1-bel-canto-blue.htmlI registered my interest and could have bought (or rather pre-ordered) one (I would have gotten the purple one) but I decided I was being influenced by the opinions of others and that I personally didn't like it enough to warrant it, even at that price. I'm not sure I want a watch that dings every hour tbh. I do like the design, looks like it's punching well above its price-point. But still, internet hype beast piece IMO.
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Post by elstoof on Jan 6, 2023 12:03:02 GMT
First time I’ve seen it, doesn’t really do it for me either. The weird drawn on squiggle for the power reserve(?) makes it look cheaper than it should
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Post by smoothpete on Jan 6, 2023 13:49:19 GMT
I think that’s the indicator for whether or not it’s set to chime on the hour. I agree though, looks a little goofy
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Post by elstoof on Jan 6, 2023 14:22:51 GMT
That makes more sense! Could probably have that on the back and avoid being so incongruous. There’s too many of these hype watches for me to keep up with anyway, a friend of mine got one of those Furlan Marri black sectors which look kind of nice, but I doubt it would be as appealing if you could just pick one up whenever like a Nomos
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Post by GigaChad Sigma. on Jan 6, 2023 20:37:50 GMT
Probably look better on a different strap but not for me.
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Post by deebs on Jan 7, 2023 0:09:05 GMT
Looks fucking ridiculous.
If you want to get a proper analogue alarm watch, Bulova has a few vintage numbers that don't look like a prostitute's coil case.
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Post by ozthegweat on Feb 10, 2023 11:34:24 GMT
Just received the Supreme NATO Black & Gunmetal from Crown & Buckle. Very pleased with it. Good quality and looks great on my blue Aqua Terra.
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Post by smoothpete on Feb 22, 2023 9:29:23 GMT
I finally found my first watch! Or at least nailed down the exact model. Some kind person has scanned and archived every Argos catalogue from the 80s and 90s. I tried the 1987 one first and sure enough there is it! Bottom right, blue buttons: archive.org/details/argos-spring-summer-1987/page/n83/mode/2upTimex Marathon 50! Can't find any for sale at the moment though sadly.
So going back to this, I just won an ebay auction for a mint condition / unworn one of these from the US and I'm honestly super chuffed 
Got my first watch back!! Woooo
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Post by Dougs on Feb 22, 2023 16:23:47 GMT
Good work!
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Post by LegendaryApe on Mar 5, 2023 14:13:30 GMT
Hello all, a local Elvis impersonator is selling a Jazzmaster H37616331 for €600.
Would the fontgeek hivemind consider that a good purchase? Seems like decent condition
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Post by elstoof on Mar 5, 2023 14:42:44 GMT
before buying make absolutely sure the movement hasn’t been all shook up
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Post by LegendaryApe on Mar 5, 2023 14:44:29 GMT
Would I need to bring it to a jewellers to check or is there something easy to spot I could look for
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Post by deebs on Mar 5, 2023 15:39:22 GMT
You can pick one up from the grey market for a couple of hundred more than that, brand new in box (at least judging from a cursory google). I would find something you absolutely want rather than take something because it's easily available nearby.
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Post by LegendaryApe on Mar 5, 2023 16:23:34 GMT
A valid point. I just love in the very arse end of nowhere in Ireland, and it's very rare someone local would have one
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Post by ekz on Mar 5, 2023 20:09:39 GMT
Nice watches has been a recurring topic at work recently and after reading through this thread I want to start dabbling. Haven't worn a watch in 20 years or so. What brands would be suitable for 'baby's first watch' to kick-start my journey? Is there anything/type I should be avoiding?
Cheers guys
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Post by elstoof on Mar 5, 2023 20:24:12 GMT
Seiko 5
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Post by starchildhypocrethes on Mar 5, 2023 21:09:03 GMT
I’ve never really owned a grown-up watch before. However, my folks came up to visit this weekend and turns out my old man has cashed in on some old collectible (what I thought was tat but turned out not be) stuff. He then decided he wanted to give me something rather than just spend it or leave it sat in a bank, so bought me one of these as a sort of new family heirloom: alpinawatches.com/products/startimer-pilot-heritage-chronograph-ref-al-727ss4h6I feel like a proper adult and like I should be shouting financial terms down a phone at someone. |
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Post by ekz on Mar 5, 2023 21:41:07 GMT
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Post by elstoof on Mar 5, 2023 21:45:56 GMT
There’s no one Seiko 5, it’s a whole family of watches. There’s one for pretty much every occasion, diver, dressy, field etc, range of sizes. They’re all solidly made and affordable gateway drugs
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Post by ekz on Mar 6, 2023 6:28:31 GMT
I'm humbled by the fact that I know even less than I thought, lol.
Will look into them, thanks mate.
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Post by elstoof on Mar 6, 2023 6:58:36 GMT
That’s not to say discount the one you like te look of, nothing wrong with that either!
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Post by clemfandango on Mar 6, 2023 8:13:56 GMT
I’ve never really owned a grown-up watch before. However, my folks came up to visit this weekend and turns out my old man has cashed in on some old collectible (what I thought was tat but turned out not be) stuff. He then decided he wanted to give me something rather than just spend it or leave it sat in a bank, so bought me one of these as a sort of new family heirloom: alpinawatches.com/products/startimer-pilot-heritage-chronograph-ref-al-727ss4h6I feel like a proper adult and like I should be shouting financial terms down a phone at someone. That’s nice, I love 70s style chronographs, especially in panda style 👍 |
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