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    Holiday watch 2020

    Things have changed in the world so only one very reliable watch for this trip a purchase from SC.

    I had one before but was loath to wear it and sold in on after answering a WTB.

    As is the way I then missed it,now I am determined to wear it.

    The Lume on this one is outstanding.

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    No one else on holiday with a nice watch?

    After yesterday’s warm sun,I needed a tough,waterproof watch down on the wet and windy beach today.













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    That's a great one and yes makes a perfect holiday companion. I took it to Marbella last year.

    Good to see you're putting it through its paces.

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    I think this is my wear and not be too concerned holiday watch.Most of us are only too well aware of the thefts of high value watches.

    Love your CWC too.



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    Always a dilemma. Which watch to take on holiday. It kinda depends on where I’m going, If it’s a fancy place I take one of my nicer pieces but if it’s camping or centreparcs where it may get knocked about then it’s my skx or promaster

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    Great choice OP. Where are you???

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    Quote Originally Posted by estoban7 View Post
    Great choice OP. Where are you???
    North Cornwall,it’s been very wet the last 2 days though.

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    I took this on holiday last year, to the North Antrim Coast, and plan to do the same again when I revisit in August. It is a great one Rolex solution IMHO, can be worn in the sea or with shirt and jacket to a restaurant.

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    Holiday watch 2020

    This is my go to watch for seaside holidays. It’s tough looks cool on the bracelet for evenings and I take 3/4 NATOs for days on beach/pool/sea.





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    I know Tag gets no love on forums but I really like this watch


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    Quote Originally Posted by scwazrh View Post
    I know Tag gets no love on forums but I really like this watch

    There you go mate - nice watch!



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    Thanks for that , Can’t figure out how to post images correctly

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    Last year for our summer holiday in Majorca I took my Seiko PADI Turtle on a blue ISOfrane and my Offshore Professional Field Engineer on a brown leather strap.

    In the autumn we spent 9 days in India and I just took one watch - my Breitling Navitimer World on blue leather.

    I’ve just bought a Sharkey Tuna, which I think will also make a great holiday watch...

    I guess the right holiday watch depends what sort of holiday, where it is and what you’re doing...

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    Quote Originally Posted by bwest76 View Post
    No one else on holiday with a nice watch?

    After yesterday’s warm sun,I needed a tough,waterproof watch down on the wet and windy beach today.












    The case on that looks just like the PRS-3LE.
    "Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."

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    I only ever travel with this one. I never bother taking another watch. It’s been some strange and wonderful places and been on my wrist when I have done some fantastic (and stupid) things. So it has lots of great memories attached to it.
    Is not the prettiest, smartest or the best piece of horology but it’s never missed a beat and does everything I need a watch to do.

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    I live by the seaside, so I suppose I'm always on holiday ;)

    I'm wearing this massive nonsense today...



    Good for a wrist workout!

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    Holiday watch 2020

    Yes, I’m by the sea....a few yards away, virtually every day. I think you need a watch capable of coping with all conditions (within reason!). Holiday or not. So, fairly water resistant and rugged. Not a lot to ask.
    1983 Royal Navy diver, CWC.
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    Go anywhere. Most will have no idea.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Joppers View Post



    Good for a wrist workout!
    Hmmmm, what is it?
    "Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."

    'Populism, the last refuge of a Tory scoundrel'.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skyman View Post
    Go anywhere. Most will have no idea.
    And even if they knew...
    "Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."

    'Populism, the last refuge of a Tory scoundrel'.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skyman View Post
    Go anywhere. Most will have no idea.



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    Love that azzuri blue strap. OEM?

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    ^^^^Yes indeed, Rob. And the dive towel too!

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    Quote Originally Posted by number2 View Post
    Hmmmm, what is it?
    It’s a Helson Sharkmaster. Basically it’s a modern copy of the Omega Seamaster 1000, ref 166.093 from the 70’s.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joppers View Post
    It’s a Helson Sharkmaster. Basically it’s a modern copy of the Omega Seamaster 1000, ref 166.093 from the 70’s.
    Many thanks, lots of diving watches of the period are quite "lumpy" and I've been looking for something with that vibe,
    "Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."

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    Holiday watch 2020

    Quote Originally Posted by Skyman View Post
    Go anywhere. Most will have no idea.



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    :)Maybe you could add one of these to your accessories to complete the look.......


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    Last edited by Stilgoe1972; 27th July 2020 at 19:23.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stilgoe1972 View Post
    :)Maybe you could add one of these to your accessories to complete the look.......


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    Nah, too cheap. Looks more like material for a mincer. Does the cap fit?
    Last edited by Skyman; 27th July 2020 at 20:18.

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    It’s got Panerai written on the back of it and a little teapot badge . Only £5000 from your local AD. Pop in , I’m sure he would size you up x :)


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    Requirements for the ideal holiday watch:

    World doesn't end if it gets damaged or stolen
    Rugged / can go in a bit of water
    Dual time zone a bonus if going abroad
    Practical go-anywhere strap option
    Fun
    Some kind of WIS interest level/cult status
    Doesn't attract the wrong sort of attention (with consideration of your destination, if Monaco then Rolex might not cut it)
    You actually look forward to wearing it, i.e. novelty must not wear off for at least 14 days
    Disposable, as you need an excuse to buy something different next year

    Any more?

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    Holiday watch 2020

    Seiko turtle. If I’m sea / pool bound definitely elastic or Zulu .
    My choice of holiday watch .


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    Last edited by Stilgoe1972; 28th July 2020 at 17:22.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 200mwaterresistant View Post
    Requirements for the ideal holiday watch:

    World doesn't end if it gets damaged or stolen
    Rugged / can go in a bit of water
    Dual time zone a bonus if going abroad
    Practical go-anywhere strap option
    Fun
    Some kind of WIS interest level/cult status
    Doesn't attract the wrong sort of attention (with consideration of your destination, if Monaco then Rolex might not cut it)
    You actually look forward to wearing it, i.e. novelty must not wear off for at least 14 days
    Disposable, as you need an excuse to buy something different next year

    Any more?
    Maybe two watches.

    One for daytime and one for the evening.


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    Quote Originally Posted by 200mwaterresistant View Post
    Requirements for the ideal holiday watch:

    World doesn't end if it gets damaged or stolen
    Rugged / can go in a bit of water
    Dual time zone a bonus if going abroad
    Practical go-anywhere strap option
    Fun
    Some kind of WIS interest level/cult status
    Doesn't attract the wrong sort of attention (with consideration of your destination, if Monaco then Rolex might not cut it)
    You actually look forward to wearing it, i.e. novelty must not wear off for at least 14 days
    Disposable, as you need an excuse to buy something different next year

    Any more?
    Day and date complications... easy to forget what day it is on a longer break.

    Quartz... for peace of mind that the time is right to avoid missed flights.

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    This will be my holiday watch, if I ever get to go on holiday again.


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    My partner has taken the grandkids to stay in a caravan by the sea in Pevensey Bay, where the Normans landed in 1066. They were due to fly to Madeira, but .......
    She is wearing a little Citizen; since it survived a full cycle in the washing machine, it’s been a favourite. Already been in the swimming pool and sea today. £100.

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    Or tango? Or black, olive green or white ? A choice for every wardrobe.

    Just now waiting for the orange mankini.

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    Last edited by Skyman; 28th July 2020 at 17:50.

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    My go-to travel watch in the old world when business travel was a thing: the Skywalker X-33 - multiple time zones, easy to operate and set, an alarm that'll wake the terminally jetlagged, let alone the dead, and smart enough to go with a suit. A great one-watch solution.

    For holidays specifically, especially those involving being out and about, swimming etc, it's either my Seiko MM200 or a full metal G-shock. Usually both, because I like variety. As said above, they're robust, not too painful to lose, and not to painful to bash about.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bwest76 View Post
    Things have changed in the world so only one very reliable watch for this trip a purchase from SC.

    I had one before but was loath to wear it and sold in on after answering a WTB.

    As is the way I then missed it,now I am determined to wear it.

    The Lume on this one is outstanding.

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    A great choice! I nearly always take mine with me as well. Yours looks like one of the 2013 batches with the ‘T’ dial, super luminova and a matte case. If so, I believe they’re quite rare.




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    Quote Originally Posted by Skyman View Post
    Or tango? Or black, olive green or white ? A choice for every wardrobe.

    Just now waiting for the orange mankini.

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    I just lurve an orange rubber concertina on a PAM submersible.

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    Tangerine dream.👍

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    Quote Originally Posted by Redcoat View Post
    A great choice! I nearly always take mine with me as well. Yours looks like one of the 2013 batches with the ‘T’ dial, super luminova and a matte case. If so, I believe they’re quite rare.




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    yes it is from 2013 and matte case, well spotted.

    it has also been fitted with a sapphire crystal by the previous owner.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skyman View Post
    Or tango? Or black, olive green or white ? A choice for every wardrobe.

    Just now waiting for the orange mankini.

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    You are in luck..... rather than paying £5000 for a brand new AD one , which no doubt would have a waiting list of at least a year I have one for sale. Worn only once . Yours for £2500 and I will throw in the little Rolex cap also pictured. All papers and box included.
    Lucky you Skyman :)

    BTW, that watch does look cool on that strap.


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    Sorry , couldn’t resist;)
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    Zodiac baby blue

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    Everyday feels like Sunday.

    Last minute ride out to the seaside for one night only.

    Great fish and chips on the promenade and the perfect travel watch.





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    My designated holiday watch;



    As I haven’t had many trips abroad this year, I’ve been wearing it as a daily this past week or so.


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    It would be an unusual holiday if I couldn't find a use for this - day-date to keep track of the days, chronograph to time sporting activities - yacht races or ski runs - and great lume for when you wake in the night feeling a bit jet-lagged and wonder what the time is.Plus, though it's quite chunky it's titanium and therefore pretty light and comfortable.


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    Last 6 weeks in Portugal back earlier this year I wore my VC. With the three interchangeable strap / bracelet combination and 120m wrt made the ideal one to take. And to the great unwashed it doesn’t attract attention especially if swapped out on the rubber.


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    Quote Originally Posted by MartynJC (UK) View Post
    Last 6 weeks in Portugal back earlier this year I wore my VC. With the three interchangeable strap / bracelet combination and 120m wrt made the ideal one to take. And to the great unwashed it doesn’t attract attention especially if swapped out on the rubber.

    That’s a stunner, I’m seriously considering an Overseas for my next watch, desperate to get to an AD to try one on to see how it wears.


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    Quote Originally Posted by bwest76 View Post
    Everyday feels like Sunday.

    Last minute ride out to the seaside for one night only.

    Great fish and chips on the promenade and the perfect travel watch.




    That's lovely. I have an SBS but the stainless version looks really nice in a very different way. I suspect I may have to get one. :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Calumets View Post
    Zodiac baby blue
    that baby blue is something else, really gonna miss those summer colors

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    This one went to Bang Tao Beach in Phuket earlier this year.



    Enoksen. 300m Dive E02/H

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    It’s this for me. Just perfect



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