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    Quote Originally Posted by gcleminson View Post
    I set my mind to trying a Grand Seiko probably around the time of the logo change a couple of years ago, but it's taken until now for the stars to align and for me to find the right one. In the meantime of course the brand has seen even more of an explosion in popularity, so apologies for posting yet another GS!

    I know the power reserve indicator can be a bit marmite for some folk (not sure why this is especially so for GS more than other brands - maybe because the dials are just so exquisite?), but I'd actually loose the date before the power reserve - in the metal I find it's not that intrusive.


    That is SPLENDID mate love the texture on the dial


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    Quote Originally Posted by jon8oy View Post
    That is a stunner! Not really seen many Steinharts that grab me, but this is a real looker.
    Yup, that one is a stunner. It had completely passed me by that they were doing an Ocean 1 chrono.

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    GLS 5600


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    Quote Originally Posted by wuyangkid View Post
    That is stunning. But what's it like in the metal? I tried some on in FH in st pauls as they just got a new grand seiko stand and felt well of the watches were too polished and shiny for me

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    This has a mix of brushed and polished surfaces, a bit like a Speedmaster. The polished surfaces look like steel - I've never seen titanium polished to such a level of shine before. The brushed surfaces look slightly less grey than ti usually looks - this may be a by-product of the hardening process which I don't know very much about? Apparently the ti used on these is harder/more scratch-resistant than usual.

    I've been trying it out on different straps since I got it as you do, and I was surprised to find that it looked good on a nato. I guess it feels somewhere between a sports watch and a dress watch, and definitely isn't too shiny to my eye.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gcleminson View Post
    I set my mind to trying a Grand Seiko probably around the time of the logo change a couple of years ago, but it's taken until now for the stars to align and for me to find the right one. In the meantime of course the brand has seen even more of an explosion in popularity, so apologies for posting yet another GS!

    I know the power reserve indicator can be a bit marmite for some folk (not sure why this is especially so for GS more than other brands - maybe because the dials are just so exquisite?), but I'd actually loose the date before the power reserve - in the metal I find it's not that intrusive.


    can I ask what model this is, is part of the four seasons range ? ta, super watch by the way , stunning dial

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    Quote Originally Posted by mitch1956 View Post
    can I ask what model this is, is part of the four seasons range ? ta, super watch by the way , stunning dial
    Thanks yes, it’s Winter

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    My Omega Speedmaster Sapphire Sandwich on a new Omega Bond Nato, fancied a change from the bracelet...




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    That certainly works!

    Nice pickup

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    BB58 as of yesterday and well worth the 4 month wait.

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    The postman has just been
    Thanks Pavel!

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    Quote Originally Posted by petay993 View Post
    That certainly works!

    Nice pickup
    Thanks Peter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sinnlover View Post


    The postman has just been
    Thanks Pavel!
    Very eye-catching. What be this?

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    Quote Originally Posted by rodia77 View Post
    Very eye-catching. What be this?
    A homage to the Seikosha Pilots watch from WW2
    150 were made for a watch forum a few years ago.
    Last edited by Sinnlover; 15th December 2019 at 00:57.

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    I love this thing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ac11111 View Post
    Nice one Alec

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    The Incoming / New Arrival Thread

    Just landed this Cheap n Cheerful Alpina GMT



    OEM Canvas strap was underwhelming, but luckily I had an old Di Modell Chronissimo in the drawer.

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    It may be cheap & cheerful, but it's a very handsome watch IMHO. Looks very well engineered, as do many watches in the Alpina range, extremely good value for the money.
    Quote Originally Posted by zelig View Post
    Just landed this Cheap n Cheerful Alpina GMT



    OEM Canvas strap was underwhelming, but luckily I had an old Di Modell Chronissimo in the drawer.

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    New arrival, via Bienne...


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    Quote Originally Posted by hhhh View Post
    New arrival, via Bienne...

    I don't think I've seen yellow hands on a 910 before? Looks nice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jon Kenney View Post
    I don't think I've seen yellow hands on a 910 before? Looks nice.
    Thanks.

    From what I’ve read a ‘Professional’ version was provided with yellow cadmium-coated hands for extra legibility when cockpits were lit by infra-red.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hhhh View Post
    Thanks.

    From what I’ve read a ‘Professional’ version was provided with yellow cadmium-coated hands for extra legibility when cockpits were lit by infra-red.
    Interesting. I thought that only applied to the 145.036 911

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jon Kenney View Post
    Interesting. I thought that only applied to the 145.036 911
    I have no idea, to be honest. I’ve only just started looking into the Flightmasters.

    Mine is a 145.013 and if you google that model reference there are plenty of photos of ones with yellow hands, and mentions of the cadmium hands.

    Here is an example... https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/br...vember-18-2016

    Apparently, the red/yellow paint on the Chrono pushers also relates to the two colours of the Chrono hands available.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hhhh View Post
    I have no idea, to be honest. I’ve only just started looking into the Flightmasters.

    Mine is a 145.013 and if you google that model reference there are plenty of photos of ones with yellow hands, and mentions of the cadmium hands.

    Here is an example... https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/br...vember-18-2016

    Apparently, the red/yellow paint on the Chrono pushers also relates to the two colours of the Chrono hands available.
    Yeah scrap that. Just had a look on C24 and there's a load of them.

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    I've on and off been idly looking for the titanium 'bezel' version of this for ages, last week I got completion on my flat sale, walked past a shop window and this was in their second hand bit. It's my first ever gold watch. Really like it.

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    Just arrived.

    Seems to be ticking away nicely, but it will be off to Brendan in the New Year for a service, new (hour) hand, etc.




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    Quote Originally Posted by willie_gunn View Post
    Just arrived.

    Seems to be ticking away nicely, but it will be off to Brendan in the New Year for a service, new (hour) hand, etc.
    That's really nice. What size?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ped View Post
    That's really nice. What size?
    35mm excluding the crown, a shade under 37mm with.

    17mm lug width, so will order a black Di Modell Teju ready for its return from Brendan.

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    Quote Originally Posted by willie_gunn View Post
    Just arrived.

    Seems to be ticking away nicely, but it will be off to Brendan in the New Year for a service, new (hour) hand, etc.

    Very nice. By strange coincidence I have a double signed Benson UG on the way as well. If you ever get fed up with that you know who to contact...
    In the Sotadic Zone, apparently.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carlton-Browne View Post
    Very nice. By strange coincidence I have a double signed Benson UG on the way as well. If you ever get fed up with that you know who to contact...
    I look forward to seeing that Benson UG when it arrives. I hadn’t been aware of them before I bought mine, so it would be nice to see some other examples.

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    Finally managed to snag a Casio Oceanus OCW-S100 at a price point I was comfortable with, looking forward to trying it out.

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    Last edited by seikomatic; 17th December 2019 at 07:04.

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    Casio G7900

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    I picked this up last night. Oris Big Crown Pointer Date in bronze.


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    Quote Originally Posted by ajdh View Post
    I picked this up last night. Oris Big Crown Pointer Date in bronze.

    Nice pickup!

    Looking forward to seeing how this will patina

    ps Don't forget the lemon juice

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    Quote Originally Posted by petay993 View Post
    Nice pickup!

    Looking forward to seeing how this will patina

    ps Don't forget the lemon juice
    I'll polish it with my Dremel.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jon Kenney View Post
    I don't think I've seen yellow hands on a 910 before? Looks nice.
    FWIW, I have yellow hands on my 910 too


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    Quote Originally Posted by RAJEN View Post
    FWIW, I have yellow hands on my 910 too

    Yeah, as I mentioned above, I was totally wrong.

    I'm guessing the hands on both of yours are service replacements due to the vibrancy and service dials?

    Lovely radial finish on the 911 case.

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    Had one these previously and sold it quickly, hopefully I won’t be so rash this time

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    Quote Originally Posted by seikomatic View Post
    since last Friday

    Lovely.


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    Edifice never seem to get much love on TZ, but I’m loving this new arrival.

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    Pleased to be reunited with this one that I sold in circa 2013




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    Just picked up this limited edition Anonimo (aren’t they all!), a Millemetri Trilogeo. One of 210 built to celebrate the testing of the Millemetri down to a depth of 2,100m. Anonimos used to pop up on the forum fairly regularly at one time but they are rarely seen now.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Carlton-Browne View Post
    Very nice. By strange coincidence I have a double signed Benson UG on the way as well. If you ever get fed up with that you know who to contact...
    Just a quick update - the new strap and a temporary crystal (a Sternkreuz HW318) arrived for the Benson UG yesterday, the latter to keep the dial protected before it heads off to Brendan.







    The Teju strap suits the watch pretty well I think, and it promises to be an attractive counterpoint to the Breitling that Brendan recently serviced/restored for me. I am liking the drilled lugs on the watch, and the more I look at the case the better the condition it appears to be in, with a lovely brushed finish to the case sides (whether original or through age and use) that contrasts nicely with the polish of the bezel and the lugs. At 35mm it is very wearable.

    I have looked for a replacement hour hand but will have to rely on Brendan's encyclopaedic knowledge and connections to find a suitable one I think, as Ranfft tells me that a 1.32mm hand is required for the 138.

    So far the watch is gaining perhaps a minute a day, which I find remarkable for a 50 year old watch with an unknown service history (there is some history, as there are the customary scratched service references to be found on the case).

    Pretty chuffed with it to be honest.

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    Quote Originally Posted by willie_gunn View Post
    Pretty chuffed with it to be honest.
    I’m not surprised, very elegant in an understated way. There is something unbeatable about gold numerals and hands, a patinated dial and a steel case.

    I know that UG has a great reputation but don’t know much about them. What is the movement like?

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    Quote Originally Posted by alfat33 View Post
    I’m not surprised, very elegant in an understated way. There is something unbeatable about gold numerals and hands, a patinated dial and a steel case.

    I know that UG has a great reputation but don’t know much about them. What is the movement like?
    There are others here far more qualified than me to answer that question, as my knowledge is gleaned from Google rather than experience!

    What I can say is that the Universal 138 is what is known as a "bumper" movement - in fact the first in my collection.



    Ranfft provides the more technical information: http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-...&Universal_138

    Based on my scant research the 138 was the first iteration of the movement, with a sub-second dial. Other variations were then added including the 138C, which added a date complication, and the 138SS which had the sweep second hand. The 138SS was fitted to the original Polerouter, which subsequently changed to use the microrotor-powered 215 movement. All of this - and more - I found here: http://www.polerouter.de/frameset-movements.htm

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