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  1. #11751
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    Quote Originally Posted by dustybottoms View Post
    Very special watch and what a beauty, enjoy it mate.

    My late father had one very similar, unfortunately his was stolen along with his WWII medals and his fathers WWI medals before I could inherit them.
    Thank you, it gets worn at least once a week.

    Really sorry to hear of your heirlooms being stolen. There are tiers to theft and this sits quite high up there as they're simply irreplaceable.
    Last edited by Doug86; 16th December 2020 at 14:29.

  2. #11752
    This is a special one... Bulova Royal Oak from 1979, ebay find!


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    Only bought this to go with the strap.

    It’s not been easy finding the right coloured green with 22mm lugs.

    Russian Hulk!


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    Picked up this beauty this morning - just in time for the holidays :)

    16710 on a modern glidelock 97200 bracelet fits perfectly.


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    Quote Originally Posted by KingKitega View Post
    Picked up this beauty this morning - just in time for the holidays :)

    16710 on a modern glidelock 97200 bracelet fits perfectly.


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    Best of older and newer! Did you wear that jumper specifically for that watch today?

  6. #11756
    Been struggling during lockdown to find a watch that took my fancy

    Here it is. A little left field but from a brand I have always admired. Terrible pics but the dial is mesmerising

    Very comfortable and it’s sits nice and flat to the wrist. They are getting the rubber strap for me which will give it another look





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    Quote Originally Posted by Doug86 View Post
    Best of older and newer! Did you wear that jumper specifically for that watch today?
    Haha I didn't notice that at all, but the jumper does indeed make a good match.

    The glidelock bracelet is a fantastic upgrade for any 5/6 digit Rolex. So far I've had it on a 16570, 16710, and also the ceramic 116710, and fits perfect each time.

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  8. #11758
    Sorry in-advance for the many photos but just had an amazing experience at DMR picking up my grail watch the Yacht Master 42.

    Was in there for around 2 hours. So happy with this purchase been so fond of them for ages now and never thought I would manage to own one. So privileged right now. I also got a Mont Blanc pen, travel bag and gloves thrown is with a bottle of Moët & Chandon, will be celebrating with a glass tonight.

    So here are the pics of my new arrival.




















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    Absolutely beautiful Kippax. Would have hurt to consolidate but that was worth it without question. You must be over the moon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kippax View Post
    Sorry in-advance for the many photos but just had an amazing experience at DMR picking up my grail watch the Yacht Master 42.

    Was in there for around 2 hours. So happy with this purchase been so fond of them for ages now and never thought I would manage to own one. So privileged right now. I also got a Mont Blanc pen, travel bag and gloves thrown is with a bottle of Moët & Chandon, will be celebrating with a glass tonight.

    So here are the pics of my new arrival.




















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    A YM 42WG and freebies ? Has the world gone mad ? Congrats !

  11. #11761
    Quote Originally Posted by wileeeeeey View Post
    Absolutely beautiful Kippax. Would have hurt to consolidate but that was worth it without question. You must be over the moon.
    Thank you and yes I’m truly overjoyed!


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    That is a great Mont Blanc pen they gave you too. I bought the roller ball version in the Chisholm sale recently.


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    Awesome piece, looks fantastic Wes!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kippax View Post
    Thank you and yes I’m truly overjoyed!


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    Well done Wes, an absolute stunner. I hope you used the purchase as an opportunity to climb a few places higher on the BLRO or Daytona waiting lists.

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    Lucky man. Congratulations.

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    Love that YM - rather puts my UN pick up today in the shadows !!!


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    Arrived today.. was considering one 8 years ago, and now she is mine .

    IWC Pilot Chrono, Le Petit Prince, IW377714




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    Quote Originally Posted by Kippax View Post
    Sorry in-advance for the many photos but just had an amazing experience at DMR picking up my grail watch the Yacht Master 42.

    Was in there for around 2 hours. So happy with this purchase been so fond of them for ages now and never thought I would manage to own one. So privileged right now. I also got a Mont Blanc pen, travel bag and gloves thrown is with a bottle of Moët & Chandon, will be celebrating with a glass tonight.
    Congratulations, good score with the freebies also especially the pen. Enjoy the watch, I wish I could consolidate but I am too much of a hoarder. I have to wait till Christmas Day to open my watch.
    Last edited by shoppy; 17th December 2020 at 09:59.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kippax View Post
    Sorry in-advance for the many photos but just had an amazing experience at DMR picking up my grail watch the Yacht Master 42.

    Was in there for around 2 hours. So happy with this purchase been so fond of them for ages now and never thought I would manage to own one. So privileged right now. I also got a Mont Blanc pen, travel bag and gloves thrown is with a bottle of Moët & Chandon, will be celebrating with a glass tonight.

    So here are the pics of my new arrival.



    I was never a fan of the Yachtmaster, but the recent acquisitions on here, of the black-bezel/black strap version - I really like!

  20. #11770
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    I think there are now at least three of us on TZ with the 42mm, (maybe more who keep it quiet) and rather more with the rose gold Yachtmaster. They are slowly climbing into favour. Slowly!

    My guess is that the 42 will age well, if only because it is so restrained. Even the red writing on the dial has been removed. It’s a sort of ‘stealth’ watch. Anyway, good choice (in my view) have fun.....
    BTW: never got all those goodies, not even a cup of coffee. But then I flee Rolex stores as quickly as I can. Covid and all that.
    Last edited by paskinner; 17th December 2020 at 11:14.

  21. #11771
    Quote Originally Posted by Kippax View Post
    Thank you and yes I’m truly overjoyed!


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    So you should be, it is a fantastic watch.

  22. #11772
    Just received from Michael after a little postal delay.
    Love the dial!! And it will sit well alongside my sbdc061 black dial. Happy boy.



  23. #11773
    Finally got this sized last night after a few weeks just sat in its box, Eddie’s best watch in the last few years for me...




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    Quote Originally Posted by neilf1965 View Post
    Just received from Michael after a little postal delay.
    Love the dial!! And it will sit well alongside my sbdc061 black dial. Happy boy.


    Glad it turned up! Looks great, enjoy.

  25. #11775
    Quote Originally Posted by Gavbaz View Post
    Glad it turned up! Looks great, enjoy.
    Thanks buddy,
    It’s lovely

  26. #11776
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    This week I have perhaps gone a little overboard with arrivals.

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    Quote Originally Posted by verv View Post


    This week I have perhaps gone a little overboard with arrivals.
    I’d send the SS one back, it’s running 1 second slow ;-)

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    The Tron one is just so cool.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eoin View Post
    The Tron one is just so cool.
    I want one too


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  30. #11780
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    This arrived yesterday. The pictures in the listing weren't great but the did suggest a green dial. I wasn't prepared for just how lovely it is.



    At 33mm it is a bit on the small side, probably a ladies watch, but I think I can pull it off.

    And here is a picture of what it came wrapped in.



    I nice bit of clingfilm around the watch, then rolled in a sheet of A4 and given a final, Christmassy, flourish with a bit of red wallpaper. Yes that red stuff is wallpaper. Fortunately there was a cardboard box to offer a little bit of protection.

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    So here it is the Demasco DC 66 I purchased from Vagabond. Just swapped out the strap for a Di modell Jumbo. Looks the nuts.


    Last edited by Bestofthebest; 18th December 2020 at 18:31.

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    Ending the year with a Seiko SLA147!





    Have ordered a beige and black NATO as well as a green leather strap for this. Still trying to sort out a Milanese strap.....

    This is my first foray into Seiko divers and I have to say I am very pleasantly surprised! This is a good looking watch and very good value for money in terms of build quality. Decent bevelling and design of the case and fits very comfortably. The silicon strap is nice and supple too. I have had the BB Burgundy before and the BB58. Whilst you can tell straight away the higher quality of the BB such as from the bezel alignment, signed crown, bezel “shape” etc, at less than half the price of the BBs, the SLA147 is a winner!

    I have been very fortunate in my life and have been able to afford quite a few pieces in my collection at the five figure level. However, I am really enjoying this Seiko diver! The brown dial and gold colour makers really suit it. Well done Seiko!

    BW,
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    Tutima Flieger 1941 chronograph. I obtained this from a German dealer via Chrono 24. Ordered it last Monday morning and delivered barely 48 hours later. I do like a manual wind, non-date chrono. I especially like the cathedral hands, big crown and the beads of rice bracelet. Perhaps it would be more authentic on a leather strap. It’s a couple of mm smaller than my Hanhart 417 ES (39.7mm to 42mm). Throw into the mix a Hanhart auto chrono and a Garmin Instinct Solar and that’s my small collection.

  34. #11784
    Quote Originally Posted by Ctam View Post
    Ending the year with a Seiko SLA147!

    I have been very fortunate in my life and have been able to afford quite a few pieces in my collection at the five figure level. However, I am really enjoying this Seiko diver! The brown dial and gold colour makers really suit it. Well done Seiko!

    BW,
    Chi Kai
    I have one too and it's turned into quite an obsession.

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    I have the SPB149 and it is indeed a bit of a strap monster, almost on a par with a Speedmaster.

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  36. #11786
    I got this a week ago as I have been after GMT type watch for a while. I didnt even try to size the standard bracelet it came on.

    Very pleased with it so far, just need somewhere to go now

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    Sold seiko turtle to try a citizen diver, very pleased with it.


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    Seeing as I’ve made my resolution early then I’m heading down the fitness watch route...

    This time next year I’ll be beating Chris Froome up the Alps haha...


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  39. #11789
    Oh yes, I like this one.

    Huge thanks to j111dja for helping with this


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    Recently added this Apollo 11 30th anniversary to the collection. Already have a birth year ('69) Speedmaster but always fancied a commemorative edition too but couldn't decide which version to go for. My mind was made up when this beauty arrived on sales corner recently. A bit of a "stealth" limited edition and in amazing almost mint condition and seems great value too relative to some versions.The bracelet is sublime and the taper is fantastic. The clasp seems tiny compared to the modern equivalent but it's top quality.

    This has an extra special significance for me as Omega have kindly engraved my date of birth on the case back.







    Big thanks to Steve, the seller also who is an absolute gent.

    Cheers
    Neil

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    Quote Originally Posted by 200mwaterresistant View Post
    I have one too and it's turned into quite an obsession.
    I can understand!


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    Quote Originally Posted by sish101 View Post
    I have the SPB149 and it is indeed a bit of a strap monster, almost on a par with a Speedmaster.

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    Seiko has really hit a home run with this series!


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    Quote Originally Posted by acg View Post
    Oh yes, I like this one.
    They're really all you need as a daily wearer, although I'd like it if Damasko did a nice bracelet with micro adjustment (and no hint of any quality issues).

  44. #11794
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    My new incoming reliving the past.


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    Picked this one up this morning.............(good job I did............as we are on lockdown from midnight!).

    Saw it in a local jewellers a few weeks ago...tried it on....Liked it...thought it was a bit small...its 36mm so its smaller than I normally wear of course!

    I loved the dial colour....found out, via this website...its a Jubilee dial....whatever its called...........I love it!

    Sorry for the rubbish photos.




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    Quote Originally Posted by ac11111 View Post
    Sold seiko turtle to try a citizen diver, very pleased with it.

    Nice one And I like the distinctive look of the Fugu.

    Is it a regular Fugu, a limited edition, or one of the new (120 click bezel, sapphire) Fugus?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dougal View Post
    Nice one And I like the distinctive look of the Fugu.

    Is it a regular Fugu, a limited edition, or one of the new (120 click bezel, sapphire) Fugus?
    I had no idea it was nicknamed Fugu

    I believe it’s a regular one, NY0084 89ee is the model, really enjoying it. Makes me think what’s the point of expensive divers/tool watches. This is 200m, automatic and ISO certified.

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    Picked this up yesterday.






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    Quote Originally Posted by ac11111 View Post
    I had no idea it was nicknamed Fugu
    The Fugu is an iconic watch. Originally issued to Italian Navy divers, fans nicknamed it the Fugu (the lethal Japanese pufferfish). The grooved bezel resembles this poisonous fish. Eventually, Citizen recognised it and engraved some models’ casebacks with an image of the Fugu. Among aficionados, it’s a legendary tool watch.

    And the Fugu is the only Citizen I know to which homages have been produced.


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    Quote Originally Posted by jneds View Post
    Recently added this Apollo 11 30th anniversary to the collection. Already have a birth year ('69) Speedmaster but always fancied a commemorative edition too but couldn't decide which version to go for. My mind was made up when this beauty arrived on sales corner recently. A bit of a "stealth" limited edition and in amazing almost mint condition and seems great value too relative to some versions.The bracelet is sublime and the taper is fantastic. The clasp seems tiny compared to the modern equivalent but it's top quality.

    This has an extra special significance for me as Omega have kindly engraved my date of birth on the case back.







    Big thanks to Steve, the seller also who is an absolute gent.

    Cheers
    Neil
    Glad you’re happy mate, the watch looks great on your wrist. I hope it becomes a long term keeper. Take care.
    Steve

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