Reply With QuoteYes it was mint when I let it go to the Doc. Hope you enjoy it too.Originally Posted by Gavbaz
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Indeed Steve, in brilliant condition too.
Yes it was mint when I let it go to the Doc. Hope you enjoy it too.
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That looks great Gav and really suits your wrist, how are you finding it?After meeting up with Andy (Ey-Up) recently. He had me on the Doxa hunt. This has just landed.
Thanks pal! Really like it, I really the beads of rice is great too.
Been wanting to try a tritium tube watch for years, so this is the latest addition courtesy of Ebay (bit of a bargain I think).
Not to everyone’s taste but have been hankering for one of these for ages and decided to go for it, life is too short. Loving the dial on this, and the heft on the wrist is nice too.
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Traded my Daytona against a 2007 Z serial, freshly serviced SD16600 and couldn’t be happier. Had one, traded it and regretted it. Lovely daily wearer, tough as boots, scratched the Daytona itch and couldn’t be happier.
Did wonder what you'd pop up with after selling those two. Should be a few sunny days left to enjoy that dial.
Hard to find a better watch.
Happy as the proverbial pig in the you know what with this!!
I’ve also been waiting to see what was coming, I think that is lovely Mike, great choice.
Absolutely mega, well doneNot to everyone’s taste but have been hankering for one of these for ages and decided to go for it, life is too short. Loving the dial on this, and the heft on the wrist is nice too.
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I got one yesterday as well. Good aren’t they!
I can never understand why any dive watch wouldn't have a elapsed dive bezel?
"Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."
'Populism, the last refuge of a Tory scoundrel'.
I wasn't successful in my attempts to buy a Caribbean last Sunday so to get my colour fix this may well fit the bill. For the price I can live with 'Tactical Frog' on the dial.My first ever yellow dial watch….
What is the threshold for tax, just wondering what the final cost will be? They are £156 from China.
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Wowza!
It's got one of those
Love that!Not to everyone’s taste but have been hankering for one of these for ages and decided to go for it, life is too short. Loving the dial on this, and the heft on the wrist is nice too.
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I’m on ‘ze list’ at my AD, (who have supplied me with many hard to get SS pieces) and I can’t believe how hard it is to get!
Six months and no news!
Congratulations Michael…..
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Love that!Not to everyone’s taste but have been hankering for one of these for ages and decided to go for it, life is too short. Loving the dial on this, and the heft on the wrist is nice too.
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I’m on ‘ze list’ at my AD, (who have supplied me with many hard to get SS pieces) and I can’t believe how hard it is to get!
Six months and no news!
Congratulations Michael…..
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Had this 4 days, very impressed overall, its scratched an itch for now, its only gained 20 seconds in the time I've had it.
Not a problem as such but for my personal taste I do not like faux rivets on my bracelets, the quality of the TF bracelet is fantastic however.
I have swapped out the bracelet for an 80s oyster style, now for me the watch is near perfect!
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They're fantastic watches and your bracelet swap is a real improvement.
Breguet Marine Chronograph 5827 in rose gold collected yesterday. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder and, to my eyes, this is perfection.
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Something of a contrast to the last post, but spotted this a vintage/antique shop for £30.
Given it a wipe down, general de-crud but tempted to try pulling it apart for a better clean....
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Omega 2254+ (mod): The grail that I'm been hunting for a few years.
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Nice.Omega 2254+ (mod): The grail that I'm been hunting for a few years.
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Non AC dial and PO seconds hand mod?
Spot on! I'm generally not a fan of mods, but the does give the 2254 and extra level of elegance, and is within Omega's design aesthetic
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Been hankering for a Gold watch for a while.
Finally settled on this Zenith Elite Reserve De Marche from 2015.
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That is a beauty!!
Thank you! Very different from anything else in the collection which is what I wanted. Hopefully I'm done now
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The way it should have been made. Great pickup
Omega 2254+ (mod): The grail that I'm been hunting for a few years.
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Traded my Daytona against a 2007 Z serial, freshly serviced SD16600 and couldn’t be happier. Had one, traded it and regretted it. Lovely daily wearer, tough as boots, scratched the Daytona itch and couldn’t be happier.
SD16600 are great watches, love the slightly chunkier profile than the pre-ceramic Submariners of the same era
Pure class!Been hankering for a Gold watch for a while.
Finally settled on this Zenith Elite Reserve De Marche from 2015.
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Spur of the moment pickup yesterday.
38mm but wears a little larger.
I agree... though I'm still debating whether or not the bezel from the Planet Ocean 2500 belongs on it or not. May get it just to try itThe way it should have been made. Great pickup
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Spur of the moment pickup yesterday.
38mm but wears a little larger.
That's a great looking watch, love the details like the star on the counterbalance and the shadow it casts.
Get that Zenith on a NATO ASAP!
This was delivered today, a recent grab from Coot on the SC. I can't think of a better way to spend £110 on a watch! Thrilled with it - really happy.
Congrats on the new watch. That one looks amazing. I have old 1991 version and by far it is my favourite watch. It’s a perfect middle between modern and vintage case sizes. Enjoy it.Traded my Daytona against a 2007 Z serial, freshly serviced SD16600 and couldn’t be happier. Had one, traded it and regretted it. Lovely daily wearer, tough as boots, scratched the Daytona itch and couldn’t be happier.
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Agreed. Looks lovely
Thanks guys, had a 2002 version that I traded with Kash and regretted it. The Daytona just felt too blingy (IMHO) and I’m glad to have this model back in the collection.
SBGX261?
Correct
Great choice. I have it's older brother the 061. Perfect daily wearer. It gains less than 2 seconds before I have change it due to BST.Correct
That'll do for me. I've admired GS from afar for many years but they've always been out of my price range. I love the ethos, dedication to perfection and the growing of their own quartz!!!!
I was asked recently what says to me "he knows his watches" and my answer was "Grand Seiko". If you know, you know!
I went to have a look at this one a couple of months ago when Berry's became an AD and to be honest I was a bit underwhelmed. I think it was because it was on display with the more expensive models therefore I probably, unfairly, assessed it relatively against the whole range. I went back at the weekend and the two they had were sold. The good people of the North East clearly have great taste in watches!
So I sourced this one and voila, it's a stunner.
I actually think that entry level 9F quartz is the sweet spot for Grand Seiko. The tech in these things is incredible. Just in case you haven't seen this, there's a great Hodinkee write up here: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/se...ith-caliber-9f
Thanks, I really enjoyed that article.
A new addition to the fold. A 1983 medium Fatboy, but one quite unique. 1983 was the only year that a 6BB (RAF) prefixed G10 appeared with a CWC dial. In 1984 6BB prefixed on the Precista and that was it, just the two years out of the 26 year production period. Less than 1,000 of the 1983 were issued.
Hunting down an 1983 0552 should be even more fun
You are getting quite the collection nowA new addition to the fold. A 1983 medium Fatboy, but one quite unique. 1983 was the only year that a 6BB (RAF) prefixed G10 appeared with a CWC dial. In 1984 6BB prefixed on the Precista and that was it, just the two years out of the 26 year production period. Less than 1,000 of the 1983 were issued.
Hunting down an 1983 0552 should be even more fun
Good effort!
Thanks John, it is sort of addictive but good fun at the same time
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