Reply With QuoteI missed this when it was on SC. If it comes back again someone pm me please!Originally Posted by sco77w
IWC hummer - hypnotic second hand
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I missed this when it was on SC. If it comes back again someone pm me please!
Picked up yesterday. Same birthd year and month as my daughter. Very happy
A beautifully made watch that photos almost most never do justice to.
Its growing on me... and the mrs likes it too...
Today's new arrivals. Must say i am very impressed by the quality of them both. Unfortunately, outgoing was my PRS 36 :(
Love the PRS-68.
The Smiths Everest would be my ideal daily... if only it had a date function.
Looks good as it is to me but I prefer non dates with the exception of Glashutte Original
I appreciate that the original was a non-date, but I find it handy for work/daily life, able to glance down for the date!
Thanks, but after wearing it for a few days i flipped it. I chased it for a long time and when i finally found one for sale it didnt match up with my expectations in person.
Life goes on, i got this instead :D
Couldn't resist Andy Schuhren's stash of them any more and bought one for myself
Given that I mostly own dressy watches this is a departure - but sub-40mm and date-free is definitely my thing. I've put it on a faded black perlon NATO
I've probably obliterated it's collectable value by using some polywatch on it.
Omega Speedmaster X-33 Gen 1 arrived today from Germany.
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Borealis Scout Sniper: Stainless steel, sapphire, Seiko automatic, Tritium T25.
Not my pic, but it shows the tritium, alway legible in the dark:
Just took this in a trade, actually very surprised by the quality of this one, and certainly very different to other watches I've had.
Cheap and cheerful new Seiko 5.
This is certainly a keeper! More than makes up for my recent disappointment trying on a Zenith.
CONGRATS, Ian !!!!!!!!! Looks really nice on your wrist 👍🏻This is certainly a keeper! More than makes up for my recent disappointment trying on a Zenith.
this arrived today...
Enjoying this new arrival (birthday gift!).
Is this the new 50mm Daytona?
;-p
Love this watch, specially on its new leather strap
Bought off this forum in the last few days, from sevvy. Love it!
Been after one for ages. Came with the original strap and a Z-22.
Couple of new beauties arrived this weekend, PRS-5 and CWC RN Diver Auto.
Very good catches! I do really need to try a CWC again. Just wasn't in an appreciative mindset before.
I like thatBeen after one for ages. Came with the original strap and a Z-22.
Very nice..... Going to look that up now..... ThanksLove this watch, specially on its new leather strap
Glad you liked it Davies
CATCH OF THE DAY-
Got this yesterday, beautiful condition 1973 Omega Dynamic with original box and papers that has sat in a safe for over 40 years!
Came off quite a small wrist so just need to find a couple of original links and maybe an original leather strap to go with.
Working beautifully.
Thanks bud, I will post some decent pics when it's had a good service. The dial and hands are very close to being mint, nice watch overall.I like that
My first incoming for a while, and one I've been after for a good few months. Not that they're rare or anything, I just hadn't found one in the right condition at the right price. I like the traditional 6, 9, 12 over the 3, 6, 9 layout as it puts the date in a better position in my view, but it's all personal preference I guess.
I spent a bit of time trying to decide between black or blue dial, but in the end chose the blue as it mostly looks black anyway (it's a very dark blue) but when it catches some light then you get a lovely sunburst effect. Subtle, but lifts it over the black somehow.
Anyway, a pic!
Is on my list. Sooner or later I'm going to have itMy first incoming for a while, and one I've been after for a good few months. Not that they're rare or anything, I just hadn't found one in the right condition at the right price. I like the traditional 6, 9, 12 over the 3, 6, 9 layout as it puts the date in a better position in my view, but it's all personal preference I guess.
I spent a bit of time trying to decide between black or blue dial, but in the end chose the blue as it mostly looks black anyway (it's a very dark blue) but when it catches some light then you get a lovely sunburst effect. Subtle, but lifts it over the black somehow.
Anyway, a pic!
Looks like an absolute beast!
Arrived in the post from the AD this morning. That's summer sorted !!
Andy.
Flipped my 2011 VC Ingeniuer Laureus for the 2015 version. Arguably a lower-quality watch but a far better fit on my wrist.
That is something specialCATCH OF THE DAY-
Got this yesterday, beautiful condition 1973 Omega Dynamic with original box and papers that has sat in a safe for over 40 years!
Came off quite a small wrist so just need to find a couple of original links and maybe an original leather strap to go with.
Working beautifully.
Suits you very well Richard.Flipped my 2011 VC Ingeniuer Laureus for the 2015 version. Arguably a lower-quality watch but a far better fit on my wrist.
I really like the ingeniuer watches so a big thumbs up on that. Just curious but why do you feel the newer models lack the quality of the previous incarnation?Flipped my 2011 VC Ingeniuer Laureus for the 2015 version. Arguably a lower-quality watch but a far better fit on my wrist.
That's a beauty!Flipped my 2011 VC Ingeniuer Laureus for the 2015 version. Arguably a lower-quality watch but a far better fit on my wrist.
Thanks Iain.
In comparison with the 2011 VC Ingenieur Laureus, the 2015 version is a lower priced watch (about 15% cheaper at their respective list prices). The IW323310 2011 version had the 80111 movement, whereas the IW323909 2015 version has the 30110. The 80111 is considered to be 'in-house', and the the 30110 is often derided for being 'just an ETA'. There's a lot of smoke and mirrors about the whole topic.
In handling both watches, I certainly do not feel any reduction in material quality. In fact, the 30110 movement feels smoother to set and wind. The case and bracelet finishing is very good on the new watch.
For me though, the main benefit of the newer version is simply the size of the watch. At 40mm x 10mm, it is a much better fit for me than the 42.5mm x 14mm VC Ingenieur, and the fact is, the newer case is simply too small to house any of the IWC 'in-house' movements.
New holiday/sports watch on the way:
Beautiful watch and looks an excellent fit. Congratulations.Flipped my 2011 VC Ingeniuer Laureus for the 2015 version. Arguably a lower-quality watch but a far better fit on my wrist.
Thanks Gingok, luckily it was kept in a warm dry place so no issues with mouldy dial or anything, virtually no discoloration at all, and runs like a dream but will have it serviced anyway.
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