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    My First SOTC

    Of a humble collection such as it is... In conclusion, i like dive watches apparently


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    Nice collection. Out of interest how long did it take you to get them all synced before you took the photo ?

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    Very nice! I recognise all but the one at lower left corner. Is that a Marathon?

    edit. Synchronising them was certainly a nice touch

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    I wondered if that was going to be obvious... about 20-25 mins

    Possu, yeah thats an MSAR as its colloquially known. Basically a limited run from 2009 of the GSAR with the maple leaf on it which i stuck on a coyote zulu
    Last edited by tekbow; 14th May 2015 at 16:01.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tekbow View Post
    I wondered if that was going to be obvious...
    Only obvious because it's the sort of thing I'd do!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Broadsword View Post
    Only obvious because it's the sort of thing I'd do!
    Yeah it wouldnt be right otherwise, would it? Lol

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    Lovely collection. I love the synchronisation too!

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    That's a lovely collection and as others have said, the syncing was a nice touch.

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    Yes, excellent synchronisation practice there. Its all I can do to get mine to the nearest minute.

    Great selection there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tekbow View Post
    I wondered if that was going to be obvious... about 20-25 mins

    Possu, yeah thats an MSAR as its colloquially known. Basically a limited run from 2009 of the GSAR with the maple leaf on it which i stuck on a coyote zulu
    Bloody OCD, that's what you are ;)

    lovely collection!
    It's just a matter of time...

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    wouldn't exactly call it humble! Lovely set of watches :)

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    Nice collection, especially like the MSAR.

    OCD? The PAM looks to be 3 seconds fast!

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    A great collection and very much to my own taste as well

    You can't have too many Rolex divers can you,

    10/10 for WIS OCD with the syncing

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    Very very good indeed. More pictures at all??

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    Quote Originally Posted by IanBear View Post
    wouldn't exactly call it humble! Lovely set of watches :)
    This :-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by wristwatchwoody View Post
    Nice collection, especially like the MSAR.

    OCD? The PAM looks to be 3 seconds fast!
    No. its not. it isn't. itsnotitsnotitsnotitsnotitsnotitsntitsnot!

    Cheers Gents :)

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    Great collection I really like the Marathon and Benarus, sad I know but I sync all my watches too.

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    Love the nomos, what model is it please?

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    Quote Originally Posted by JayGee View Post
    Love the nomos, what model is it please?
    Thats a Zurich Blaugold and its even better in the flesh, more pics here:

    http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...=1#post3516930

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    Quote Originally Posted by tekbow View Post
    Thats a Zurich Blaugold and its even better in the flesh, more pics here:

    http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...=1#post3516930
    Thanks, really nice collection.
    I've been thinking about a dressier watch & that is gorgeous.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JayGee View Post
    Thanks, really nice collection.
    I've been thinking about a dressier watch & that is gorgeous.
    Yeah they do dressy and understated well without being too traditional, not that there's anything wrong with that, this was just my preference.

    Very well priced too. Im honestly stunned at the watch for the money.

    I've also tried on the Worldtimer True Blue and it's a stunning watch too. Might be a future purchase.
    Last edited by tekbow; 14th May 2015 at 22:13.

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    Just been checking out the prices on Chrono24, a lot of watch for the money, oozes quality. Enjoy yours, I think it might not be too long before I get one too.
    Cheers,
    Jg

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    Quote Originally Posted by JayGee View Post
    Just been checking out the prices on Chrono24, a lot of watch for the money, oozes quality. Enjoy yours, I think it might not be too long before I get one too.
    Cheers,
    Jg

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    The PAM diver does it......

    Lovely

    Paul

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pitch3110 View Post
    The PAM diver does it......

    Lovely

    Paul
    Thats actually just a basic Watch Obsession strap on it, Which I'm very happy with. I also have a number of Toshis for it, which look great too

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    Quote Originally Posted by tekbow View Post
    Thats actually just a basic Watch Obsession strap on it, Which I'm very happy with. I also have a number of Toshis for it, which look great too
    Is it a 305???

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pitch3110 View Post
    Is it a 305???
    Yep, it is indeed :)

    pics of that one here:

    http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...=1#post3375306
    Last edited by tekbow; 14th May 2015 at 23:39.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tekbow View Post
    Yep, it is indeed :)
    Stunning and my fav PAM sub.

    I dearly would like one but my 312 ticks everything and do I really need two PAM's in the collection. 😜

    Enjoy bud

    Paul

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pitch3110 View Post
    Stunning and my fav PAM sub.

    I dearly would like one but my 312 ticks everything and do I really need two PAM's in the collection. 

    Enjoy bud

    Paul
    I used to have a 422, which is what the 14060 and Nomos replaced. Stunning watch but it was not behaving and Panerai were not fixing it..

    Every time i go to the AD i always check them out. I'd love another, but I don't trust their servicing. It does not take away from their design or heritage, they are stunning watches.

    I think you could justify a sub btw ;) I mean, a Sub, a Luminor and a Radiomir are quite different. So you should prob get a Radiomir too

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    Nice group!

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    Benarus seems in odd company. I'm not normally a fan of bronze watches with bronze bezels (or rotating bezels at all) but I like that. What model is it?

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    What a fantastic collection. You must be proud of that!! Well done mate. One day, one day......

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    Quote Originally Posted by alun View Post
    Benarus seems in odd company. I'm not normally a fan of bronze watches with bronze bezels (or rotating bezels at all) but I like that. What model is it?
    Thats a Bronze (obviously) Moray 44mm from the late 2013 run. I think the current run is 42mm with a slightly different Dial. I bought it pre-owned at the end of last year and It scratched my itch for a Bronze watch, Its a lovely strap on it actually.

    Thanks Rajen and Smalltime!

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    Quote Originally Posted by tekbow View Post
    Its a lovely strap on it
    I take it that's a stock Benarus strap then?

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    Quote Originally Posted by alun View Post
    I take it that's a stock Benarus strap then?
    Yep, and I'm genuinely suprised by it, really soft malleable leather. Saying that, it could have been broken in by the gent i bought it from, but there was little in the way of buckle marking, and he did say it wasn't worn a lot.

    Also came with a rubber tropic style strap and he threw in a 3 Ring Zulu with bronze rings too.

    My first and only experience of microbrands thus far and i have to say I'm very impressed. Excellent fit and finish, quality movement (ETA 2824-2 top) and materials, great presentation, and really manages to be distinct from a Panerai even though it's highly derivative of a Radiomir

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    fine collection

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