The Incoming / New Arrival Thread

[micks_address]

Love that, probably the next watch I'd like to join my speedmaster, seamaster 300 and aqua Terra

[Kaffe]

Hello

Allways have had feelings for fixed lugs and finally pulled the trigger.

Didnt want to start testing with Patek so went with Italian style first :D


I really like it, really something fresh for a long time.


This is solid chunk, with AR:ed Sapphire and Seiko Meca-Quartz inside.

Offcourse these type of watches are not for everyones liking, but Im sold, big time.





https://s639.photobucket.com/user/br...epmq.jpeg.html

That looks really nice. Lack of lume is a problem for me unfortunately. Otherwise I'd be ordering one immediately.

[lambs]

Just bought this today ( online, so i don't have it yet)
[IMG]prince , on Flickr[/IMG]

[paskinner]

Just bought this today ( online, so i don't have it yet)
[IMG]prince , on Flickr[/IMG]

Congratulations; I had a Prince for a couple of years. A special watch, so different to other modern Rolex models. Display back, with beautifully engraved movement. Hand wound . Just so rare and different.
Of course , that difference meant that most Rolex buyers didn’t want to know......Rolex put so much effort into it. A gem of a watch, but very formal.
There were several different dial designs, all carefully engraved. 18k gold too. When you get it, post a photo of the movement. Quite lovely, and possibly the only modern Rolex with elaborate decoration on the parts.
Of all modern Rolex models, this feels the most beautifully made , a design the company really cared for. But the public didn’t. In years to come that may slowly change.

[lambs]

Congratulations; I had a Prince for a couple of years. A special watch, so different to other modern Rolex models. Display back, with beautifully engraved movement. Hand wound . Just so rare and different.
Of course , that difference meant that most Rolex buyers didn’t want to know......Rolex put so much effort into it. A gem of a watch, but very formal.
There were several different dial designs, all carefully engraved. 18k gold too. When you get it, post a photo of the movement. Quite lovely, and possibly the only modern Rolex with elaborate decoration on the parts.
Of all modern Rolex models, this feels the most beautifully made , a design the company really cared for. But the public didn’t. In years to come that may slowly change.

I couldn't have put it better, those are exactly the reasons why I bought it. I will post pics but my photos tend to be rubbish compared to most on here.

[bdkelly72]

HAGW

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[Onelasttime]

I was all ready to buy one until I realised that you can't actually play pac man on it. Still cool though :-)

How did the post quoting the PacMan watch appear before the actual PacMan watch post

And they do it in PVD? WTF… I'm in

[Fredamens]

panerai 716 mare nostrum


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[beechcustom]

How did the post quoting the PacMan watch appear before the actual PacMan watch post

And they do it in PVD? WTF… I'm in

V Bulletin via my mobile does weird things like that sometimes. I posted my comments after Verv's pic, obvs.

[Sinnlover]

panerai 716 mare nostrum

Very nice. I think it’s the best looking modern Panerai,
Blue dial?

[petay993]

I have been after something dressy for a while and my contact at the AD said I had to check out the Azzurro Dial DJ before I went down the GS route I had been planning.

She got one in for me and one look at the stunning sunburst dial had me convinced she knew what she was talking about!

[Fredamens]

Very nice. I think it’s the best looking modern Panerai,
Blue dial?

Cheers. Yes blue dial with a light texture.


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[learningtofly]

Well, my 7th MM300 has arrived, and I'd like to think I'll be hanging onto this one as it's the nicest reference to date. Just need to decide what long term strap/bracelet solution I want as the OEM rubber is far too long and I prefer/need a simple 4-hole clasp for the bracelet; for now, though, I'll go with a bit of colour.

[wileeeeeey]

Fantastic watch Tony. I kept going back to look at the thread and was close. SLA is a huge step up.

[learningtofly]

Fantastic watch Tony. I kept going back to look at the thread and was close. SLA is a huge step up.

I'm very happy with it, although a bit miffed that they don't provide the old waffle strap any longer, and instead include a rubber that's too long to wear (I say, matron!). I do like the bracelet, though, and the watch itself is spectacular. As for the loom...

[wileeeeeey]

I'm very happy with it, although a bit miffed that they don't provide the old waffle strap any longer, and instead include a rubber that's too long to wear (I say, matron!). I do like the bracelet, though, and the watch itself is spectacular. As for the loom...

Those old waffle straps aren't cheap, either. I bought two at £54 each -- they don't attract a single bit of fluff and aren't the exact same as what comes with a £300 SRP so they were worth it for me.

[learningtofly]

Well, my 7th MM300 has arrived, and I'd like to think I'll be hanging onto this one as it's the nicest reference to date. Just need to decide what long term strap/bracelet solution I want as the OEM rubber is far too long and I prefer/need a simple 4-hole clasp for the bracelet; for now, though, I'll go with a bit of colour.

Actually, I just found a really lovely Hirsch Heritage in my strap box, which to my mind looks perfect (yes, a diver on leather!). I think I'll leave it as is now, save for if I pop[ it on the bracelet.

[Jo Hande]

Just arrived yesterday: ORIENT MAKO II Pepsi





Sooo happy!

[crazyp]

Well, my 7th MM300 has arrived, and I'd like to think I'll be hanging onto this one as it's the nicest reference to date. Just need to decide what long term strap/bracelet solution I want as the OEM rubber is far too long and I prefer/need a simple 4-hole clasp for the bracelet; for now, though, I'll go with a bit of colour.

Congrats - totally agree this is the best reference. I struggled finding a long term strap/bracelet solution when owning an MM300 - it needs to be on the bracelet to balance the head weight. I'm ok with the clasp, but with the bracelet, it then becomes far too heavy. That always is the catch-22 and why I will not buy another one!

[Cat7]

I'm very happy with it, although a bit miffed that they don't provide the old waffle strap any longer, and instead include a rubber that's too long to wear (I say, matron!). I do like the bracelet, though, and the watch itself is spectacular. As for the loom...

Try one of the Crafter Blue straps Tony, they're very good and you can either get one with tang buckle or use the clasp from the bracelet

[learningtofly]

Congrats - totally agree this is the best reference. I struggled finding a long term strap/bracelet solution when owning an MM300 - it needs to be on the bracelet to balance the head weight. I'm ok with the clasp, but with the bracelet, it then becomes far too heavy. That always is the catch-22 and why I will not buy another one!

Yes, there's absolutely no question that they can be a bit top heavy, although I find them well-balanced and very wearable on the bracelet.

Anyway, I've found a combo that I like a lot so this will likely be the non-bracelet option going forward.

Try one of the Crafter Blue straps Tony, they're very good and you can either get one with tang buckle or use the clasp from the bracelet

Will do, Paul, thanks.

[marius]

Very nice. I think it’s the best looking modern Panerai,
Blue dial?

Except that it doesn't look like a Panerai :)
Lovely watch thou and with such a nice history ... https://youtu.be/9DDxj7uKDUE

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[Franky Four Fingers]

GMT sees the end of an 8 month watch Hiatus after selling my collection to move house .

[crazyp]

Yes, there's absolutely no question that they can be a bit top heavy, although I find them well-balanced and very wearable on the bracelet.

Anyway, I've found a combo that I like a lot so this will likely be the non-bracelet option going forward.




Will do, Paul, thanks.

That looks good! Worth trying a Haveston Canvas - balances my Deadnought Voyager extremely well and is a lovely strap.

[lambs]

just bought one of these, liked the design for years but not enough to pay the price of an original but this re-issue seemed a bargain at £302.

[marius]

just bought one of these, liked the design for years but not enough to pay the price of an original but this re-issue seemed a bargain at £302.

What is this please?

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[bazza.]

Just picked this up from my AD Simply Stunning

[Coronet king]

What is this please?

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I’m sure the OP can answer better but looks like tribute to the Lip Mach 2000 designed by Roger Tallon.

[lambs]

What is this please?

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as Coronet King said, it is a modern version of the LIP mach 2000 the main difference is it has a quartz movement rather than the original mechanical one.

https://www.lip.fr/en/266-mach-2000-chrono.html

I bought it from here because it was on sale: (I've just checked and it's even cheaper today £284.40, bollocks!)

https://www.timebyme.com/uk/lip-mach...ronograph.html

[OHG1X]

Just picked this up from my AD Simply Stunning

That looks lovely, which model is it please ?


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[bazza.]

That looks lovely, which model is it please ?


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Its the Seiko SLA023J1 aka the MM300 blue I did an unboxing video here the link if your interested

https://youtu.be/hevyq3FveZw

[Devonian]

Its the Seiko SLA023J1 aka the MM300 blue I did an unboxing video here the link if your interested

https://youtu.be/hevyq3FveZw

Lovely watch and great review, congrats :-)

[helidoc]

Ooh er...

No “boutique divers” ever again; failed!

At least it is relatively original looking.





Dave


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[OldHooky]

I’ve hovered over the Buy button Dave. What are your thoughts on it?


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[helidoc]

I’ve hovered over the Buy button Dave. What are your thoughts on it?


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I’ll let you know when it’s here. I was outbid on the one with good pics and loads of feedback, then made an offer on the other one, after a few messages to check condition. I don’t normally do “boutique” watches, but it’s unique enough looking to have piqued my interest.

Dave


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[OldHooky]

Thanks Dave. I had one of theirs last year, and was suitably impressed.

[earlofsodbury]

Ordered over a year ago, I'd actually forgotten about it, showed-up in the post today...



Fortunately, I love it!

[crazyp]

Ordered over a year ago, I'd actually forgotten about it, showed-up in the post today...



Fortunately, I love it!

Great colour scheme and perfect for summer! What movement is it running?

[TaketheCannoli]

[j111dja]

Another OceanX added to the collection.

[earlofsodbury]

Great colour scheme and perfect for summer! What movement is it running?

Closest I shall ever come to a GT40 or 917, sadly! This one has Miyota 6S21 quartz inside, on the basis that it'll only be worn very occasionally, and I have no room left for any more watch winders!

[Mj2k]

Ordered over a year ago, I'd actually forgotten about it, showed-up in the post today...



Fortunately, I love it!

Really like that!

[verv]

Very pleased.

[LPC6]

Very pleased.

Nice patina on that

[aldfort]

Very pleased.

Very nice.

I just missed out today on a blue dial Airking. So I'm glad for you, it's lifted my mood a lot.

[KAS118]

Ordered over a year ago, I'd actually forgotten about it, showed-up in the post today...



Fortunately, I love it!

That is very nice 😎👍

[thebuffoon]

Arrived today and smitten!

[JeppeRober]

[Wimm]

Ordered over a year ago, I'd actually forgotten about it, showed-up in the post today...


Fortunately, I love it!

That'll be the last space in your watch box filled then.

A lovely watch, what a pleasant surprise to have.

[earlofsodbury]

That'll be an excuse to buy another watch box!

...

Fixed!

Does help being old enough to have loved the Gulf-sponsored GT40s and 917s!