Looks like a fake...
Relax, it's a joke.
I've never been a fan of Panda dials, that works for me though, I really like the bracelet in particular.
Anyone else like them?
Looks like a fake...
Relax, it's a joke.
I've never been a fan of Panda dials, that works for me though, I really like the bracelet in particular.
I was expecting to see a picture of an SWAMBO..... Or an Auto-Zilla... Nice Chrono! :D
The Chronomaster does it for me.... always on the lookout for a nice one....
Citizen CTQ57-1203 Chronomaster
Bracelet is captive, but it looks very well made. The reverse view of that clasp caught my eye, too; not seen a milled clasp on anything Japanese before, unless it was on an Ananta - they're mostly stamped.
I also like the engine turning on the dial, not so keen on the power reserve dial at the top, must be because I'm so conventional :)
...but what do I know; I don't even like watches!
Often considered one of these. If you wanted one, all round watch, I think this would be it.
Yes, theres no swopping Straps on this Baby, but like you say the Bracelet is that well made it's no big deal, the only thing i would change is the Crystal, these should have come with Sapphire rather than Mineral, i believe the American models do!
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haha nice one! 😃
American ones are etched case backs and mineral glass, European ones are sapphire and a raised relief (like embossed wallpaper), not unlike what Ball do on theirs (at least the Hydrocarbons anyway).
And then there's the JDM ones which have Titanium written in the 6 o'clock position sub-dial, rather than above it – and they do cost more, if you're lucky to get hold of one.
I'm half tempted to see if that NOS blue one I tracked down last year is still available, but I feel I've move on since then.
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Yup, I've got one. Bought it in the states while on holiday some years ago, I thought I needed a chrono. Mines titanium and feels featherweight for such a big watch. It's got the etched case back, and (scratched) mineral crystal.
I want one now!
If you're honestly interested, you might fancy this
I also believe the Chronomaster is the best there is in their current? offering.
I'd love to see more Citizen and Seiko here on the Forums, they are really great watches.
I think/hope he was joking. I have a Speedy but don't see how having one could possibly be a necessary prerequisite for Wis'dom and if it is then I congratulate Omega for the great marketing coup.
I love these Citizens and their Seiko compatriots. In the end of the day a watch has to be accurate and look good - these fulfil both of those criteria.
It is a JDM Citizen PDM56-2951, there is also a black bezel/faced 2952 which you can search and find in this forum (Simonsev has one). I don't know if it is a current model any more, the main issue people have a problem with is the radio (or lack of) in this country. However it is accurate to 5/6 seconds over 6 months so I don't know what the problem is!
Thank you, I cam across this..http://roadtojapan.ocnk.net/product/556
€469 and no RC, I don't think so.
The RC only works in Japan or a limited amount of countries. It doesn't work in the UK, and this puts off a lot of people as they don't want to miss out in a 'feature'! I just ignore it and let it be, adjusting it every 6 months as the hour changes. It is never more than a few seconds wrong.
Its as light as a feather and with its perpetual calender it is a lovely watch, I would consider owning the black version, it is that good...
I also have one JDM model with Japan localized RC feature...
It bothered me a little in the beginning, but now I don't care :)