The Incoming / New Arrival Thread

[Kaffe]

It came on the Seiko bracelet but I removed that before wearing as I’m unsure whether this’ll be a keeper for me. I love the SPB line but am undecided on which colour scheme, got a chance to buy this one at a great price so thought I’d take a look.

The strap is a tenner on eBay, but they are good ones for the money, I’ve had a few over the years, link here:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290744611100

Great. Thank you.

[davidj54]

Best pictures I’ve be seen of this watch so far. Initially struck me as a bit of a holiday/summer watch due to the colours but looks great here - if the blue was always this subtle, I could definitely see myself wearing it. Very nice

The blue is nothing like the stock photo. In bright light, such as outside in the daytime it could pass as black. In soft light, as in indoors in the evening, it appears more blue but it’s a much deeper blue than the stock photo suggests. It’s almost like two watches - at times a black & white one, at times a blue & silver one.

[Onelasttime]

Many thanks to electorn for this arrival today




I'm giving the bracelet a run out to see how it feels. I quite like it but an Uncle Seiko waffle or tyre tread mght be the answer, or even the GL831 that came with it

[snowman]

At the end of 2020, I spotted the Dailos Waveform being reviewed on a number of watch YouTube channels.

I was very taken with it for a number of reasons.

Firstly it was an affordable Titanium diver, something I'd been hunting for for a while, but nothing else had really appealled.

Secondly, I really liked the look of the teal dial, something that I didn't have in my watch box.

Finally, the bezel caught my attention, being ceramic, but designed to match the titanium case and with applied rather than engraved markings. I thought it was really different and very attractive.

I missed the Kickstarter price, but still got it at a pre-order price and it arrived yesterday.



First impressions are very positive.

The case, bezel and dial finish are excellent, the overall effect being even more attractive first hand than the videos and photos had suggested to my eye.

Notice, too, that they went to the trouble of matching the date wheel colour to the dial! Even Sinn can't manage that...

It came in a box with a lovely soft watch roll, too.

I will probably not get a chance to resize the bracelet until tomorrow, but so far it's looking like a good choice (one of three Kickstarter watches I'm expecting in the next few weeks).

M

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[SydR]

Postman arrived a bit earlier than usual today carrying this:



Royal Oak Offshore Safari I picked up with box, papers and a fresh service.

[Nealywheelie]

That's rather tasty.

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[SydR]

Thanks

[Billyloves2boogie]

Arriving Friday…….



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[earlofsodbury]

At the end of 2020, I spotted the Dailos Waveform ...

Love that colour combo, unsurprisingly sold-out...

[wileeeeeey]

Arriving Friday…….

Busy boy recently! Really like that reference.

[50kopek]

Looks great! Love the dial colour and the bezel. And the matching date really makes a difference.

[sjedwardz]

This arrived on Friday for my birthday. It’s a present for our 20th anniversary. I’ve always wanted one was thinking about getting a 2001 model but in the end went new as all my other watches have been used.

Loving it and the bracelet on the 2021 is super comfy.




Cheers, Shaun

[beechcustom]

This arrived on Friday for my birthday. It’s a present for our 20th anniversary. I’ve always wanted one was thinking about getting a 2001 model but in the end went new as all my other watches have been used.

Loving it and the bracelet on the 2021 is super comfy.




Cheers, Shaun

Looks great. I really fancy the new sapphire sandwich. The new movement is a fabulous upgrade imo.

[tommyzzj]

Arriving Friday…….



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beautiful!

[Wallasey Runner]

It was my 60th birthday last week and I wanted to mark the occasion with something a little different and was offered the chance to buy a 1981 CWC G10 non lumed Navigator, which were exclusively issued to nuclear submarines. Apparently the tritium on the normal lumed version caused problems with the radioactive detectors on board, so the dial and hands were simply done with white paint and that also explains the absence of the circled T.



According to those who compile the various records of these watches, only 13 of these fat case watches were issued across 1980 and 1981 and so far the whereabouts of only 3 or 4 of those are currently known about.



Here is a picture with a 1980 lumed Navigator.



My other incoming was a Mersey Travel pass issued to ‘older people who live in the Merseyside area’. This enables me to travel down to Chester up to Southport after 09:30 for free by bus, train and ferry. Not a bad freebie, but I honestly don’t feel like an older person.

[wileeeeeey]

Happy birthday Ken!

[Wallasey Runner]

Happy birthday Ken!

Thank you. I did tell the wife it was customary for her to drop £20k on a gold Rolex, but she wasn’t buying it

[Sinnlover]

Happy birthday Ken
Very nice pick up. Not many of them about.

[Wallasey Runner]

Happy birthday Ken
Very nice pick up. Not many of them about.

Thanks John, wasn’t an easy decision and I certainly won’t be competing with the serious guys over on the MWR, but will keep an eye out for any 80-82 fat cases that come up for sale that I haven’t got. Sort of like my version of the WWW watches

[mtagrant]

Picked up from SC, and very happy with this!

[Idontgram]

It was my 60th birthday last week and I wanted to mark the occasion with something a little different.

Awesome watch, subtly different and totally under-the-radar cool. Happy birthday.

[davide]

I’m enjoying the trend to smaller watches and it’s interesting seeing what a man would have worn in the 1930s. My newly acquired Jaeger LeCoultre Etanche.




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[Alan C]

Incoming from sales corner.

[pacifichrono]

Incoming from Oz... in a week or so.

[Idontgram]

Incoming from sales corner.




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I was thinking of picking that one up, give me a shout if you don’t bond with it!

[Alan C]

I was thinking of picking that one up, give me a shout if you don’t bond with it!

Will do.


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[noidea]

After giving up ever getting one of these at rrp I paid a small enough reasonable premium.

This came about via a WTB and I am a happy chappie.

[liggy]

Blue Monday!
Just met with Steppy at a coffee shop in middle England, picked up this beaut.
I cannot capture it well enough - but it is wonderful.





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Winner. Something about this one.

[Tetlee]

It was my 60th birthday last week and I wanted to mark the occasion with something a little different and was offered the chance to buy a 1981 CWC G10 non lumed Navigator, which were exclusively issued to nuclear submarines. Apparently the tritium on the normal lumed version caused problems with the radioactive detectors on board, so the dial and hands were simply done with white paint and that also explains the absence of the circled T.



According to those who compile the various records of these watches, only 13 of these fat case watches were issued across 1980 and 1981 and so far the whereabouts of only 3 or 4 of those are currently known about.



Here is a picture with a 1980 lumed Navigator.



My other incoming was a Mersey Travel pass issued to ‘older people who live in the Merseyside area’. This enables me to travel down to Chester up to Southport after 09:30 for free by bus, train and ferry. Not a bad freebie, but I honestly don’t feel like an older person.

How did I miss this, late happy birthday, so you got it! The ultimate CWC! Congrats!

[Wallasey Runner]

How did I miss this, late happy birthday, so you got it! The ultimate CWC! Congrats!

Thank you, I thought if I don’t buy it now I am unlikely to get a second chance. The dial really works well, the stark white paint against the matt black dial is really clear, even in low light.

It would be nice to try for the ‘81 trio. Just need a lumed Navigator and a 0552 Fatboy now

[Mainspring]

Just noticed this Ken , so belated Happy Birthday to you!

Sounds like you’ve sourced yourself a cracking new unusual piece there, and, as usual, you’ve done plenty of research behind it.

Good luck not falling too far down that rabbit hole!

With the arrival of your new pass, I presume you’’ will be taking the opportunity to test it with a trip to Mr Wood’s emporium, as well as visiting the scene of Haywood’s sleuthing capers, to test the geographical limits!

Hopefully the new travel pass will not curb your enthusiasm to perambulate the banks of the Mersey!

[TaketheCannoli]

My first foray into the world of MM Tuna and I'm very pleased with it:

[midgetda]

Blue dial AT 38mm. Been wanting one for a while and yet another blue incoming over the past week or two. As with a lot of blue dials, this can go from almost matt black to a vibrant blue depending on the light.

[beechcustom]

Blue dial AT 38mm. Been wanting one for a while and yet another blue incoming over the past week or two. As with a lot of blue dials, this can go from almost matt black to a vibrant blue depending on the light.

Very nice! Enjoy.

[midgetda]

Very nice! Enjoy.

Thank you! And I see you ended up with the BB58 Blue via Vince after all - it's lovely I just had to move it on due to two new purchases recently. Hence the reasons my Seamaster is also being sold.

[beechcustom]

Thank you! And I see you ended up with the BB58 Blue via Vince after all - it's lovely I just had to move it on due to two new purchases recently. Hence the reasons my Seamaster is also being sold.

Yes indeed. I love the bb58 blue so much, thanks for keeping it in TZ. I have the white dial SMP300 diver but I'll be honest I did consider buying your black dial but I really have to calm down on the watch buying. GLWTS!

[silver centurian]

I’m enjoying the trend to smaller watches and it’s interesting seeing what a man would have worn in the 1930s. My newly acquired Jaeger LeCoultre Etanche.




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Absolutely beautiful.A true gentleman's timepiece.Elegant, stylish and tasteful.

[Jon Kenney]

[Devonian]

Went to the AP House yesterday. Newly released ROO. Smoked Taupe. I’ll post a few more pics in the AP thread.

[Alan C]

I told myself that I wasn’t buying any more Seikos!





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[Wallasey Runner]

Just noticed this Ken , so belated Happy Birthday to you!

Sounds like you’ve sourced yourself a cracking new unusual piece there, and, as usual, you’ve done plenty of research behind it.

Good luck not falling too far down that rabbit hole!

With the arrival of your new pass, I presume you’’ will be taking the opportunity to test it with a trip to Mr Wood’s emporium, as well as visiting the scene of Haywood’s sleuthing capers, to test the geographical limits!

Hopefully the new travel pass will not curb your enthusiasm to perambulate the banks of the Mersey!

Thanks Pete,

Still walking, but I have tended to keep off the prom during the pandemic. A mixture of idiots who should be at work and people walking out of control little dogs on washing lines instead of dog leads does make it a place to avoid at present.

I got to try out the new pass for the first time last Saturday during a birthday night out in Liverpool. I’ll maybe use it more when the remaining restrictions are lifted.

[Topcat30093]

Blue dial AT 38mm. Been wanting one for a while and yet another blue incoming over the past week or two. As with a lot of blue dials, this can go from almost matt black to a vibrant blue depending on the light.

Nice looking piece Lee, you are certainly on a roll :-)

[midgetda]

Nice looking piece Lee, you are certainly on a roll :-)

Thanks Tony. Really pleased with this and the OP I bought from you but it does mean other watches need to be moved on now. I have to be a bit more ruthless with those that aren't really being worn.

[Caruso]

3919

[Ruggertech]

I told myself that I wasn’t buying any more Seikos!

I've told myself exactly the same thing. But will I listen?

[crazyp]

Went to the AP House yesterday. Newly released ROO. Smoked Taupe. I’ll post a few more pics in the AP thread.

Congrats! Ballsy buy, but liking these new Offshores.

[j111dja]

A new Proxima. They are more than good.

Its now awaiting a personal mod.





Now where's that dial?

[enndriz]

I told myself that I wasn’t buying any more Seikos!

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Seems I have the same affliction. This is my second attempt with the SPB143 - not sure what’s changed but I’m already liking it a lot more than i did the first time

[andrewcregan]

Happy boy up here today, as this stunning watch arrived.

[M1011]

I've told myself exactly the same thing. But will I listen?

I think we can safely say nobody ever really listens to that message