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    Quote Originally Posted by Galaxia View Post


    Some Jardur Bezeltimers


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    The one on the left - delightful, and a really good colour pairing too.

    Has the lume of the hands aged to match the dial markings, or were they always the same colour/material?
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    Maybe a risky shout but only 399 were made and they were only sold in the NYC boutique. The Omega Seamaster NYC edition.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MartynJC (UK) View Post
    I owned this one for a while. Look carefully - no hour hand. Yes - it was solid gold

    What a lovely and unusual watch. I assume that it is reading half past ten.

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    I dont know if this is the only one on here...not seen one recently ish though...i would like the black dialed chrono one too.


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    Aren't too many of these still running these days.



    Very hard to find. Took me many years of looking. Though recently I did find another for a chap over on WUS.



    Tacky AF but rare. Only one so far to come to light. Probably out of shame...



    Much more common, but I haven't seen another WW2 RLM issued Wagner hereabouts?



    The Longines is from 1911/12 so fairly thin on the ground.

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    Bulova Accu Swiss Murren.

    A legacy of Bulova's failed attempt to drive the brand up market several years back. Can be picked up now for a song but features surprisingly crisp case finishing, great dial and a decent Sellita Mechanical Chrono movement.


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    Quote Originally Posted by zelig View Post
    I seem to be ploughing a lonely furrow with these...

    Tudor Grantour Chrono 20530N



    Chronoswiss Pacific 2883BL


    Pinion Pure Pro - Bronze



    Zenith El Primero 1969 Re-Issue


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    Don't know why you would be - I think those are all stunners.

    Hadn't heard of Pinion before either- thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by steeevvvooo View Post
    Maybe a risky shout but only 399 were made and they were only sold in the NYC boutique. The Omega Seamaster NYC edition.

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    Beautiful.


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    Quote Originally Posted by hughtrimble View Post
    The one on the left - delightful, and a really good colour pairing too.

    Has the lume of the hands aged to match the dial markings, or were they always the same colour/material?
    Thank you for your kind words. This is all patina and natural.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Rob777 View Post
    I have to say the bracelet is growing on me. I normally wear it on a Seiko canvas strap but felt like a change and popped it on the bracelet. It feels solid but not heavy. My only gripe is that the clasp and ratcheting mechanism is titanium like the SBDW005. I can see why they’ve opted to do that but it’s a very abrupt departure from the look and feel of the ceramic. The watch itself is just a toolish marvel otherwise and I’m in awe of the fine details etched into the ceramic bezel.
    Interesting, thanks for the response.
    Maybe one to keep an eye out for - shame they come up so infrequently!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Quality Man View Post
    Beautiful.


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    Quote Originally Posted by steeevvvooo View Post
    Maybe a risky shout but only 399 were made and they were only sold in the NYC boutique. The Omega Seamaster NYC edition.

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    That is handsome!

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    Quote Originally Posted by OldHooky View Post
    I think this one is, Nivrel Coeur de la Sarre Sarreguemines


    Deep, deep blue starburst dial is a joy, just not to photograph!
    Wow, I was aware of Nivrel but hadn't taken much notice. However these are growing on me.

    They are plain watches. But elegant and desirable in their plainness.

    Conceptually (nut not literally) they remind me of Moser in terms of their overt plainness.

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    Quote Originally Posted by steeevvvooo View Post
    Cor! I don't recall seeing a fumée dial Omega before.

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    Possibly

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    possibly these...
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    Quote Originally Posted by sish101 View Post
    Is there a model reference for that?
    SBPB003

    It's one of the Seiko Spirit power design collection models from around 2009-2010??


    I had one for a little while but sold it on here.


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    Not sure whether or not this is unique here on TZ but I do not come across many of these 60's Zeniths with the date at 6 and sunburst dial.


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    For sure the only one here: MKII's Tornek Rayville. Bill Yao owns the brand name. (How did this slip under Blancpain's radar????).

    About 10 yrs ago he did a run of 9 hand-built watches. Mine is #1. Sold by 'invite only'

    My pics are held hostage by Photobucket, so here's a pic from MKII's own collection (of my watch)


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    Quote Originally Posted by gc52 View Post
    Not sure whether or not this is unique here on TZ but I do not come across many of these 60's Zeniths with the date at 6 and sunburst dial.
    That's a really elegant watch GC

    Quote Originally Posted by thieuster View Post
    For sure the only one here: MKII's Tornek Rayville. Bill Yao owns the brand name. (How did this slip under Blancpain's radar????).

    About 10 yrs ago he did a run of 9 hand-built watches. Mine is #1. Sold by 'invite only'

    My pics are held hostage by Photobucket, so here's a pic from MKII's own collection (of my watch)
    *green eyed monster arises. With extra drool* In my humble that design is one of, if not the best and purest divers out there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by thieuster View Post
    For sure the only one here: MKII's Tornek Rayville. Bill Yao owns the brand name. (How did this slip under Blancpain's radar????).

    About 10 yrs ago he did a run of 9 hand-built watches. Mine is #1. Sold by 'invite only'

    My pics are held hostage by Photobucket, so here's a pic from MKII's own collection (of my watch)

    I believe he set out to make 10 and I was tenth on the list! I received a discount voucher in lieu which I never used.

    Very nice, I reckon that a round pink and blue moisture indicator would look even better instead of the logo at 6.




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    I'm fairly sure my ZEX Seahunter is the only one on the forum, or anywhere else:


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    Quote Originally Posted by Rev-O View Post
    Easy! Here's two (2!) Smiths "Mk X" made in Cheltenham in WW2 for the RAF

    Case is a Dennison 13322, fixed bars

    Movement is a forerunner of the Smiths "1215" (12''' and 15 jewels) with a 13''' baseplate and hole for centre seconds (as was the original intention)

    I believe that 11 of these are known to exist: 9 subseconds, 2 centre seconds. Two are marked (i.e. issue engravings, 6B xxxx/42 for 1942)








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    There's some very impressive watches appearing on this thread, so I'm slightly apprehensive putting forward my TAG/HEUER Pilot Quartz.



    I think I've seen a white dial version on here previously but not the black one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by thieuster View Post
    For sure the only one here: MKII's Tornek Rayville. Bill Yao owns the brand name. (How did this slip under Blancpain's radar????).

    About 10 yrs ago he did a run of 9 hand-built watches. Mine is #1. Sold by 'invite only'

    My pics are held hostage by Photobucket, so here's a pic from MKII's own collection (of my watch)

    Wow!

    Gorgeous Menno.
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    Im very happy to have this now, I’ve just had a longer strap made, so it will be off the mesh and back on leather very soon.

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    Vc 42040

    Might be not the only one. But there are very few!


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    An old post of mine came up on the Stowa Forum - this is number 2 of 25 issued, the Exima with Omega movement. So I would guess it is the only one here!








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    Might be the only one with these configs?






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    Quote Originally Posted by 893bet View Post
    Vc 42040

    Might be not the only one. But there are very few!

    Wow, you don’t see these very often, that’s fantastic!


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    Something not often mentioned: the bezel of the original Overseas had eight, um what to call them? Teeth? The idea behind that was that they were the result of two overlaid Maltese Crosses at 45° to each other. When the latest version of the Overseas was being designed they decided to reduce the number of teeth from 8 to 6, so that there would be better harmony between the teeth of the bezel and the indices on the dial. It does mean that the rationale behind the teeth is now rather opaque.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gc52 View Post
    Not sure whether or not this is unique here on TZ but I do not come across many of these 60's Zeniths with the date at 6 and sunburst dial.

    Oooh, that's pure filth! Watch porn at its zenith!

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    Quote Originally Posted by bobbee View Post
    Oooh, that's pure filth! Watch porn at its zenith!
    Hi bobbee

    Thanks for the comment.

    FWIW, I bought the Zenith some years ago as an 18th birthday present for my daughter. She is a fairly headstrong, Art School type (to be fair she got a First from Central St Martins) and she literally threw it back at me !

    I am keeping it for when she changes her mind.

    Another one that I do not see that often, which was purchased recently by me here on TZ is this little beauty. The sigma dial dates it to early-mid 70's, I think.



    This VC has the 1.6 mm thick 1003 movement and is, in total, about 4mm thick. Although it looks a bit small in daily wear, I do get to go to the odd posh dinner and this looks fantastic with the full DJ etc..
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    Not seen another of these on here

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    Quote Originally Posted by gc52 View Post
    Hi bobbee

    Thanks for the comment.

    FWIW, I bought the Zenith some years ago as an 18th birthday present for my daughter. She is a fairly headstrong, Art School type (to be fair she got a First from Central St Martins) and she literally threw it back at me !

    I am keeping it for when she changes her mind.

    Another one that I do not see that often, which was purchased recently by me here on TZ is this little beauty. The sigma dial dates it to early-mid 70's, I think.



    This VC has the 1.6 mm thick 1003 movement and is, in total, about 4mm thick. Although it looks a bit small in daily wear, I do get to go to the odd posh dinner and this looks fantastic with the full DJ etc..
    That's another looker and I've not seen another, and who doesn't like a nice two-hander?

    Talking of which, here is another vintage from me, tank track integral bracelet and navy dial.
    Quite small at only 30 mm. across, but even with my 8 inch wrist I believe this wears considerably larger due to that brbracelet.

    Cheers!




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    Is yours the only one here on TZ-UK?

    Quote Originally Posted by Griswold View Post
    Not seen another of these on here
    What marque is that it I may ask? Very nice.
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    1971 Tudor Prince Oysterdate "Jumbo" 38mm ref:7025

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    New arrival, and possibly the only one? I know of at least one other member who was planning on getting one, but not spotted any pics of another as of yet.




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    Quote Originally Posted by gcleminson View Post
    New arrival, and possibly the only one? I know of at least one other member who was planning on getting one, but not spotted any pics of another as of yet.



    Stunning...I want this one!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by gcleminson View Post
    New arrival, and possibly the only one? I know of at least one other member who was planning on getting one, but not spotted any pics of another as of yet.



    Holy........ that’s spectacular!!!! What’s the reference?


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    Quote Originally Posted by ddm27 View Post
    Holy........ that’s spectacular!!!! What’s the reference?


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    Thanks, it's SBGA415

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    A new arrival for me. I don't think anyone on here has one. If they have they certainly kept a low profile when I did the WTB 😂


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    Quote Originally Posted by Wallasey Runner View Post
    A new arrival for me. I don't think anyone on here has one. If they have they certainly kept a low profile when I did the WTB 
    Nice catch Ken, bit of a rarity, no? Looks good on that canvas strap - is it OEM?

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    Quote Originally Posted by gcleminson View Post
    New arrival, and possibly the only one? I know of at least one other member who was planning on getting one, but not spotted any pics of another as of yet.



    Prefer it to the snowflake.

    What a beautiful dial that is.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gcleminson View Post
    Nice catch Ken, bit of a rarity, no? Looks good on that canvas strap - is it OEM?
    Thanks. Rare, yes. Strap OEM, No unfortunately not, it is a Cordura canvass strap. It did come with an OEM NOS bracelet though

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wallasey Runner View Post
    A new arrival for me. I don't think anyone on here has one. If they have they certainly kept a low profile when I did the WTB

    I do like these, but know almost nothing about them. What’s the feasibility of me going out and buying a blue dialled one with bracelet; I suspect low?

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    Quote Originally Posted by gcleminson View Post
    New arrival, and possibly the only one? I know of at least one other member who was planning on getting one, but not spotted any pics of another as of yet.



    Now that is special.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gcleminson View Post
    New arrival, and possibly the only one? I know of at least one other member who was planning on getting one, but not spotted any pics of another as of yet.



    Quote Originally Posted by Wallasey Runner View Post
    A new arrival for me. I don't think anyone on here has one. If they have they certainly kept a low profile when I did the WTB 

    Nice.
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    Quote Originally Posted by colin t View Post
    I do like these, but know almost nothing about them. What’s the feasibility of me going out and buying a blue dialled one with bracelet; I suspect low?
    Fairly easily Colin. If you go on e-bay.com and search Seiko Alpinist Blue or Hodinkee Blue there are plenty for sale. It's a sort of Speedy Tuesday type situation, they sold out very quickly and now loads are trying to make a quick buck out of it. You just need to find someone who will ship internationally.

    The watch comes with a Black leather strap, but Strapcode 3D Oyster bracelets can be bought new for under £100. The whole package would cost about £800-£900 but it's doable.




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    Quote Originally Posted by Wallasey Runner View Post
    Fairly easily Colin. If you go on e-bay.com and search Seiko Alpinist Blue or Hodinkee Blue there are plenty for sale. It's a sort of Speedy Tuesday type situation, they sold out very quickly and now loads are trying to make a quick buck out of it. You just need to find someone who will ship internationally.

    The watch comes with a Black leather strap, but Strapcode 3D Oyster bracelets can be bought new for under £100. The whole package would cost about £800-£900 but it's doable.
    That’s really helpful Ken, thank you. Will do some research!

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    I’m not going to quote it again but that grand Seiko could be the best looking dress watch I’ve ever seen. Minus the power reserve indicator it’d be perfection.

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