This one is 40mm. Very happy with it so far.
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This one is 40mm. Very happy with it so far.
Finally managed to get this and I'm not disappointed, I will be wearing this a lot moving forward:
G-Shock GA-2100-1A1ER
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Omega Seamaster (ref 210.30.42.20.04.001). Just arrived this morning, glad I was WFH.
Every bit as lovely as the web photos would have you believe. I might get the black rubber at some point just so I can have a change every now and again but the bracelet is very comfortable and with the micro adjustment it can cope with hotter and cooler days.
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After many years of disregarding Vostocks, I have now joined the club and appreciate their value for money and the fun factor. I know many buyers start with an Amphibian but I decided that I'd first try the Komandirskie, on the basis that I have a cushion cased diver in the form of my Seiko Turtle. Once I'd navigated the bewildering range of cases, dials and bezels at Meranom, I ended up buying this model which is the KOMANDIRSKIE SUBMARINE at 40mm, model number 2414/811289.
It wears slightly smaller than it's 40mm. The bi-directional bezel is not loose and still useful for timing. The idea of a hand winder appealed, as I enjoy keeping them running especially as if in these days of semi-lockdown, I don't leave the house that often. The fit and finish is much better than I'd anticipated, being more solid than several other more expensive watches I've had - from Timex and Marathon for example. I actively like plexi crystals which I personally rate above mineral glass, given that while they're easier to scratch, they're easier to polish. I'm currently checking the time keeping, with initial results suggesting around +20s a day, which for the price is not at all bad. Overall I'm enjoying the 60s vibe that the case profile, plexi and hand-winding give off.
As everyone says, the accompanying leather strap is awful, so I bought a matching Haveston blue Parade NATO for the watch which has an 18mm lug gap. The strap nearly cost as much as the watch, which at €37.50 inc. delivery was great value. Shipping took less time than they advertised at only 9 days to arrive.
I'll give it a couple of months but I expect I'll buy an Amphibian to join the collection.
Not having bought a watch for some time, it's a great feeling looking at the wrist and getting that new watch feeling. And of course a Vostock proves that you don't need to spend a bucketful of cash to enjoy the hobby.
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A modified Retangula 6105-8000 homage added to the collection with proof dial. I can see Seiko building a 6105-8000 homage one day....well maybe.
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Gone from having no chronos to 2 inside a week.
First arrival was Zenith de Luca Series 1 after a little spa treatment
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The second was completely unplanned but when the opportunity came i couldnt pass on it
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A grail of mine for a long time.
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^^^ Blimey, Nev, two beauties there!!!
New arrival for me today.
First watch my Mrs has said, is this for her!
Nope love
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Cool watch!
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Thanks Tony, I remember you having a De Luca and thinking that it was a lovely watch, and it is. There is something charming about it, it just feels "right", hard to explain.
My local AD in Belfast had a Daytona like this one a few years back and i fell for it then when i tried it but at the time couldn't afford it and as importantly had nothing that i could trade for it. This one appeared and a deal was struck, i just love the dial.
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Allways have had feelings for fixed lugs and finally pulled the trigger.
Didnt want to start testing with Patek so went with Italian style first :D
I really like it, really something fresh for a long time.
This is solid chunk, with AR:ed Sapphire and Seiko Meca-Quartz inside.
Offcourse these type of watches are not for everyones liking, but Im sold, big time.
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A tentative enquiry a couple of weeks ago, followed by a phone call yesterday and this is now on my wrist!
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I’d actually said I’d take it on the fabric strap but when I got to the AD I had the choice of either. A no-brainer to pay the couple of hundred quid extra for the bracelet and order the fabric strap separately.
I was almost expecting to be a bit ambivalent and turn the watch down if I’m totally honest. I have the original BB58 and love it. While I’d really liked the blue on launch, some of the reviews had made me think I wouldn’t be happy with it when I saw it for real. In the metal though, it’s stunning! Photos really don’t do it justice.
The only problem is that I think I’m going to have to sell a watch to make room for this one (and keep my marriage in a good place!).
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Recent arrival from SC. I’d previously had the silver dial but this darker faced version has a whole new level of variety depending on the light. Chuffed.
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Love that, probably the next watch I'd like to join my speedmaster, seamaster 300 and aqua Terra
Just bought this today ( online, so i don't have it yet)
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Congratulations; I had a Prince for a couple of years. A special watch, so different to other modern Rolex models. Display back, with beautifully engraved movement. Hand wound . Just so rare and different.
Of course , that difference meant that most Rolex buyers didn’t want to know......Rolex put so much effort into it. A gem of a watch, but very formal.
There were several different dial designs, all carefully engraved. 18k gold too. When you get it, post a photo of the movement. Quite lovely, and possibly the only modern Rolex with elaborate decoration on the parts.
Of all modern Rolex models, this feels the most beautifully made , a design the company really cared for. But the public didn’t. In years to come that may slowly change.
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panerai 716 mare nostrum
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I have been after something dressy for a while and my contact at the AD said I had to check out the Azzurro Dial DJ before I went down the GS route I had been planning.
She got one in for me and one look at the stunning sunburst dial had me convinced she knew what she was talking about!
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Well, my 7th MM300 has arrived, and I'd like to think I'll be hanging onto this one as it's the nicest reference to date. Just need to decide what long term strap/bracelet solution I want as the OEM rubber is far too long and I prefer/need a simple 4-hole clasp for the bracelet; for now, though, I'll go with a bit of colour.
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Fantastic watch Tony. I kept going back to look at the thread and was close. SLA is a huge step up.
I'm very happy with it, although a bit miffed that they don't provide the old waffle strap any longer, and instead include a rubber that's too long to wear (I say, matron!). I do like the bracelet, though, and the watch itself is spectacular. As for the loom... :glee:
Actually, I just found a really lovely Hirsch Heritage in my strap box, which to my mind looks perfect (yes, a diver on leather!). I think I'll leave it as is now, save for if I pop[ it on the bracelet.
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Just arrived yesterday: ORIENT MAKO II Pepsi
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Sooo happy!
Congrats - totally agree this is the best reference. I struggled finding a long term strap/bracelet solution when owning an MM300 - it needs to be on the bracelet to balance the head weight. I'm ok with the clasp, but with the bracelet, it then becomes far too heavy. That always is the catch-22 and why I will not buy another one!
Yes, there's absolutely no question that they can be a bit top heavy, although I find them well-balanced and very wearable on the bracelet.
Anyway, I've found a combo that I like a lot so this will likely be the non-bracelet option going forward.
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Will do, Paul, thanks.
Except that it doesn't look like a Panerai :)
Lovely watch thou and with such a nice history ... https://youtu.be/9DDxj7uKDUE
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