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Post by ozthegweat on Aug 27, 2021 11:07:25 GMT
I meant there are different tolerances, I mean if you but the aqua terra close to your ear and shake your wrist you might be able to hear the rotor faintly. However this is perfectly fine. I've owned some automatic watches where your can hear the rotor loudly when you are walking around the house. Just been to a store, and the 41mm is dead silent when shaking it next to your ear, whereas the 38mm makes a slight sound, like a small steel ball rolling around a metal plate. Probably the ceramic ball bearing which is not present in the 41mm/8900. I'm a stickler for those things (I wish I wasn't). The GF prefers the 38mm but thinks both work, the sister-in-law and her husband prefer the 41mm based on photos. Also, the 41mm has a 20mm lug width compared to the unusual 19mm. |
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Post by smoothpete on Aug 27, 2021 11:19:38 GMT
How big is your wrist? In circumference
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Post by ozthegweat on Aug 27, 2021 11:42:30 GMT
Only 16cm I'm afraid. Here's the 41mm on my wrist:  And another, terribly exposed "wide shot" by the salesperson:  |
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Post by smoothpete on Aug 27, 2021 11:54:38 GMT
It looks OK to me. Maybe a bit on the large side but not overly so.
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Post by ozthegweat on Aug 27, 2021 12:26:36 GMT
Thanks, think so too. 38mm strikes me as a little to small. 40mm would probably be ideal. But there's never the perfect watch, is there.
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Post by smoothpete on Aug 27, 2021 12:28:14 GMT
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Post by clemfandango on Aug 27, 2021 13:21:19 GMT
Thanks, think so too. 38mm strikes me as a little to small. 40mm would probably be ideal. But there's never the perfect watch, is there. That 41 looks great, its also the exact same model as mine  |
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Post by ozthegweat on Aug 27, 2021 14:37:58 GMT
Thanks, think so too. 38mm strikes me as a little to small. 40mm would probably be ideal. But there's never the perfect watch, is there. That 41 looks great, its also the exact same model as mine And, how do you like it after (presumably) having owned it for a while? |
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Post by clemfandango on Aug 27, 2021 14:45:10 GMT
That 41 looks great, its also the exact same model as mine And, how do you like it after (presumably) having owned it for a while? Its still my favourite watch :-) |
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Post by gamingdave on Aug 27, 2021 15:16:47 GMT
Looks OK to me in the 41. My wrists are even slimmer at just over 15cm and 41mm is my upper limit really. I have the old(ish) Seamaster 2254 in 41mm and it works as the lugs are relatively short. Tried some other 41/42mm watches with longer lugs and can't really get away with them really as the case height is just too great.
Saying that, it does depend on the overall appearance. My Speedmaster is a tad large for me really, but I can get away with it as it doesn't look chunky.
My perfect size is probably 38mm though in reality.
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Post by ozthegweat on Aug 27, 2021 15:41:02 GMT
Its still my favourite watch :-) Nice |
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Post by ozthegweat on Aug 27, 2021 15:52:39 GMT
Looks OK to me in the 41. My wrists are even slimmer at just over 15cm and 41mm is my upper limit really. I have the old(ish) Seamaster 2254 in 41mm and it works as the lugs are relatively short. Tried some other 41/42mm watches with longer lugs and can't really get away with them really as the case height is just too great. Saying that, it does depend on the overall appearance. My Speedmaster is a tad large for me really, but I can get away with it as it doesn't look chunky. My perfect size is probably 38mm though in reality. Thanks for your input. That Seamaster 2254 is very very nice. Has about the same lug to lug as the 41mm Aqua Terra. |
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Post by ozthegweat on Sept 4, 2021 17:30:16 GMT
Went to an "Omega Boutique" this morning, decided on the 41mm and bought it on the spot. I can't stop looking at it, it is just stunning.
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Post by clemfandango on Sept 4, 2021 18:17:24 GMT
Went to an "Omega Boutique" this morning, decided on the 41mm and bought it on the spot. I can't stop looking at it, it is just stunning. Great choice, looks great on you too👍 |
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Post by smoothpete on Oct 14, 2021 6:31:03 GMT
I’m seriously considering a Bulgari Octo Finissimo Titanium. I’ve got the opportunity to get one pre-owned for a decent price. But they weigh about as much as a packet of crisps so not sure if I’m being an idiot. I feel like there could be severe buyers remorse
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Post by GigaChad Sigma. on Oct 14, 2021 6:56:10 GMT
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Post by smoothpete on Oct 14, 2021 7:01:38 GMT
Sold! I’ll take two!
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Post by clemfandango on Oct 14, 2021 7:11:32 GMT
I’m seriously considering a Bulgari Octo Finissimo Titanium. I’ve got the opportunity to get one pre-owned for a decent price. But they weigh about as much as a packet of crisps so not sure if I’m being an idiot. I feel like there could be severe buyers remorse I’ve owned two titanium watches, moved them both on quite quickly. The combination of the dull grey and no weight really doesn’t work for me. |
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Post by smoothpete on Oct 14, 2021 7:20:51 GMT
Yeah that’s what worries me. I had a look at a Grand Seiko snowflake a while ago and it felt like a toy.
I mean… Ideally I’d like a platinum Day-Date so perhaps titanium isn’t for me.
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Post by smoothpete on Oct 24, 2021 7:26:39 GMT
I met a bloke yesterday who was wearing an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak rose gold chronograph. Just nonchalantly rocking 60+ grands worth of watch
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Post by elstoof on Oct 24, 2021 7:46:29 GMT
Some real extremes of society round your way Pete
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Post by smoothpete on Oct 24, 2021 8:05:19 GMT
In fact I was waiting for my friend outside the toilet at a tattoo convention at Alexandra Palace. Honestly, brave dude wearing that much money at an event in London. I was like “heavy hitting watch, nice”. He replied that he collects watches so lord knows what else he has if that’s his Saturday afternoon out-and-about piece.
I would have chatted for longer but it was already awkward and I was veeeery drunk.
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Post by elstoof on Oct 24, 2021 8:12:32 GMT
Ally Pally is literally at the foot of my garden, could’ve got a drink if I’d known you were here
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Post by smoothpete on Oct 24, 2021 9:14:55 GMT
Ah shame! I’ll know for next time
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Post by anephric on Oct 24, 2021 15:53:08 GMT
I've decided I don't need any more watches other than the reissued Hanhart 417ES. It's completely beautiful and would satisfy my Steve McQueen manly fantasies. It's also not so expensive that I feel continually deranged lusting after watches that are completely outside of my pay grade.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2021 16:41:46 GMT
I'm thinking of flogging my Tag (kirium F1) as I use a sports tracker all the time now and never wear the Tag. Its a shame, but its just an expensive paperwight these days.
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Post by GigaChad Sigma. on Oct 31, 2021 7:39:38 GMT
May not appeal to many but I love that dial. Inhouse movement, COSC-certified chronometer and a clear back display.  |
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Post by sport✅ on Oct 31, 2021 8:04:47 GMT
But would it know to go back an hour today?
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Post by smoothpete on Oct 31, 2021 12:57:29 GMT
I also like that Breitling a lot. I didn’t see that exact model but similar and they’re quite thick, which put me off a bit. But they’re very pretty.
I’ve “registered my interest” for a submariner, an oyster perpetual (the Tiffany blue one), and a Daytona. Chances of me getting either of the latter 2 is very, very slim but hey ho may as well be on the list. The market price for those is triple the MSRP, absolutely mental.. I’ll likely get the sub within a reasonable timeframe
Also I realised that the Bremont head office / facility is just down the road from me in Henley. They have a tour thing so I’m going to book that in the near future just for something to do.
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Post by ozthegweat on Oct 31, 2021 15:37:11 GMT
Re: thread title – after a few months I can say that my watch runs fast ⅓ of a second per day. Master Chronometer indeed.
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