Reply With QuoteI love it. Very high quality. It is honeymoon time and I'm prone to hyperbole so I'll update later but so far so wonderfully goodOriginally Posted by beechcustom
Lovely!!! Is it as good as you hoped?
I love it. Very high quality. It is honeymoon time and I'm prone to hyperbole so I'll update later but so far so wonderfully good
Good to hear. I've yet to try one (no local Zenith dealers near me) so keen to get your practical thoughts.
Very nice, and very reminiscent of my de luca.
New bit of blue arrived this morning …
I'd forgotten what a PITA Seiko collar and pin fitments are if you don't know how to do them. Then I remembered the 'knack'
Is the 'knack' placing the collar in the middle of the link? Had problems with a Seiko bracelet myself today and ended up giving in and taking it to a local dealer.
I'd forgotten what a PITA Seiko collar and pin fitments are if you don't know how to do them. Then I remembered the 'knack'
I'm well chuffed with this. It's the dogs knackers
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No, that's far too easy.
This one is with a collar at both ends. Hopefully one collar should be firmly attached to one end of the pin already, then place the second collar in an outside hole, join the links and push the pin through so you have a collar at each end of the link.
The bit I forgot, or the 'knack', was to then use pin pushers at both ends at the same time and push them together to seal the deal.
I was farting about with the bracelet holder and the hammer, thinking I had to tap one end in, but of course it kept sliding out.
The ones in the middle are fairly straightforward once you get the collar in the hole. Collar in the hole, join the links, slide in the pin, then tap into place.
Wow. Sounds like you had it harder than I did.No, that's far too easy.
This one is with a collar at both ends. Hopefully one collar should be firmly attached to one end of the pin already, then place the second collar in an outside hole, join the links and push the pin through so you have a collar at each end of the link.
The bit I forgot, or the 'knack', was to then use pin pushers at both ends at the same time and push them together to seal the deal.
I was farting about with the bracelet holder and the hammer, thinking I had to tap one end in, but of course it kept sliding out.
The ones in the middle are fairly straightforward once you get the collar in the hole. Collar in the hole, join the links, slide in the pin, then tap into place.
Lovely thatI'm well chuffed with this. It's the dogs knackers
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My new Seiko 6218-8971
Picked up the DJ41 also, I’ve gone through a lot of watches, haven’t felt so excited about one for a long time as I have with this. I’m glad to have rejected the rhodium dial last year and waited for the blue, the one I really want
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Latest incoming, purchased recently from Doug86, a top man. It’s been on the wrist ever since. I have seen people online critically calling it sterile, I think that’s what appeals to me.
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Thanks guys. Not had a chance to take a pic really till now. Excuse the stickers they left on the end links (bizarrely)
Congratulations, the dial looks really great. Enjoy.
Should be getting mine at some point, but with the fluted white gold bezel.
So a full day with it and my initial positive thoughts are reinforced. It feels really high quality - there is a lot of depth to the dial. Bracelet is reminiscent of another Swiss brand, can't quite put my name on it
Actually the bracelet itself is better finished than the other brand as there are a few more facets however the clasp is not close to being as good. But that aside everything else is wonderful. The 10 second counter is surprisingly effective - it is very easy to time tenths of seconds however I will say that having that sweep once around the dial every 10 seconds does evoke feelings of mild panic in me! Overall a wonderful watch though - very pleased with it and given the price point I was intending to go on a bit of a purchasing hiatus until Grand Seiko messed that plan up with the SBGP017!
Looks mint thatPicked up the DJ41 also, I’ve gone through a lot of watches, haven’t felt so excited about one for a long time as I have with this. I’m glad to have rejected the rhodium dial last year and waited for the blue, the one I really want
I went on the list for this the day it was announced at my local AD. So it’s been just over a 4 year wait but they did come through.
Have to say it is pretty good !!
Enjoy, and I hope you have many happy years with it.
Latest incoming, purchased recently from Doug86, a top man. It’s been on the wrist ever since. I have seen people online critically calling it sterile, I think that’s what appeals to me.
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I've managed to scratch the blue dial itch now, I'll post a picture tomorrow.
A good decision regarding the dial and hands. The white dial and blued hands is the perfect combination. I love the brand and have done for years.
That looks outstanding I have to say.So a full day with it and my initial positive thoughts are reinforced. It feels really high quality - there is a lot of depth to the dial. Bracelet is reminiscent of another Swiss brand, can't quite put my name on it
The white dial with its blued numerals looks stunning in its storage case, I cannot wait to see it on the watch. Besides, the black dial with silver hands is the most illegible dial I have ever seen!
That looks good. Hardlex or sapphire?
Many thanks for the update. Glad you are enjoying it. These panda variants look amazing imo.So a full day with it and my initial positive thoughts are reinforced. It feels really high quality - there is a lot of depth to the dial. Bracelet is reminiscent of another Swiss brand, can't quite put my name on it
Actually the bracelet itself is better finished than the other brand as there are a few more facets however the clasp is not close to being as good. But that aside everything else is wonderful. The 10 second counter is surprisingly effective - it is very easy to time tenths of seconds however I will say that having that sweep once around the dial every 10 seconds does evoke feelings of mild panic in me! Overall a wonderful watch though - very pleased with it and given the price point I was intending to go on a bit of a purchasing hiatus until Grand Seiko messed that plan up with...
Classic AirKing 14000M.
Happy as a pig in the proverbial with this!
This landed today. Looks great.
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Just placed a pre-order for one of these. A French micro brand but not a brand I had heard of before but really like this design and colour scheme so why not!
https://www.serica-watches.com/en/pr...idnight-blue/#
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That’s absolutely stunning. I really like that, enjoy.So a full day with it and my initial positive thoughts are reinforced. It feels really high quality - there is a lot of depth to the dial. Bracelet is reminiscent of another Swiss brand, can't quite put my name on it
Actually the bracelet itself is better finished than the other brand as there are a few more facets however the clasp is not close to being as good. But that aside everything else is wonderful. The 10 second counter is surprisingly effective - it is very easy to time tenths of seconds however I will say that having that sweep once around the dial every 10 seconds does evoke feelings of mild panic in me! Overall a wonderful watch though - very pleased with it and given the price point I was intending to go on a bit of a purchasing hiatus until Grand Seiko messed that plan up with the SBGP017!
I almost bought the standard dial version (with blue/grey/silver subdials) but bought the new IWC pilot chrono 41mm with blue dial instead (last year).
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Looking good, and the double-feature bezel is a winner!Just placed a pre-order for one of these. A French micro brand but not a be I had heard of before but really like this design and colour scheme so why not!
https://www.serica-watches.com/en/pr...idnight-blue/#
Let us know your impressions about the movement when you get the watch, not seen often.
My first Sinn arrived today. An aquamarine 556. Initial impression is
that I like it a lot!!
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Just arrived Bremont Hawking. Sensible 41mm size, cool complications, lovely symmetrical dial. I'm impressed.
Very nice. I do like it when day and date are separated and have their own window.My new Seiko 6218-8971
What year is that Dr.f ?
I have a very similar model from 64, the dials are something else aren’t they.
Cheers,
Ben
..... for I have become the Jedi of flippers
" an extravagance is anything you buy that is of no earthly use to your wife "
It’s also ‘64 and yes ,dial is something else.
That’s interesting, mine is a 6206 (lower jewel count) and is only branded Seikomatic with no Seiko on the dial.
I thought there may have been a difference in the year of production.
Cheers,
Ben
..... for I have become the Jedi of flippers
" an extravagance is anything you buy that is of no earthly use to your wife "
Finally managed to find a GSOTM.
What a beauty!
Finally managed to find a GSOTM.
Thank you! I've been looking for the right one for a while and a member on here (Highroller1) came up trumps yesterday.
New end-links for this one.
New to me today
Absolutely loving the strap/links/watch combo.
Is that a Nick Mankey strap?
Thanks. Yes it's a Nick Mankey, one of their hook straps. Very comfortable, I'd happily recommend them.
Year?New to me today
Looks good.New to me today
As above, what year?
Olivier on here knows a guy who's a wizard at reluming if you want/need to get the hands sorted.
What does the backside tell? I can’t make any of it.Just arrived Bremont Hawking. Sensible 41mm size, cool complications, lovely symmetrical dial. I'm impressed.
Keep getting drawn to the Leman range from Blancpain
This is my third !
Cracking combo. Shorely belongs on the “perfect strap/watch” thread.New end-links for this one.
You are not alone. Very few people understand concepts like Quantum physics, Lorentzian geometries, Unruh effect and Schwarzschild black hole but if you're one of them (I am not) then T is the temperature from the blackbody radiation
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
Tried one of these on bracelet last week, was very impressed. Was also a good price at 4.6K €Happy as a pig in the proverbial with this!
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