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Wow! Looks awesome! How do you like it? Any initial thoughts?
Oh yes. I was wondering what my first new watch purchase would be. I think I know now.
I really fancy one of these myself, don't know how hard it'll be to get hold of, though. I suppose in the meantime I'll put my XII on to scratch my Navigator itch.Originally Posted by learningtofly
Thanks for sharing, though I'm now slightly less patiently waiting for shipping notification having seen it at large in the 'real' world'. Hopefully in the next few days.
Lovely !!! Do you mind me asking ? What was your confirmation no. ?
Cheers,
Iain
Initial thoughts? I can't fault it. It's delightful. The dial is a lovely deep shade of black (rather than the more dark charcoal grey of the Speedbird), the numerals exactly the right size, style and thickness for the dial, and the hands, precisely detailed. Their length, which I know has been debated, is perfectly executed. The majority of the case is brushed, which I like, and the polished bezel doesn't detract from its military look.
Tipping it in and out of the light changes the hue of the dial, and makes the hands sparkle.
The strap is, to my surprise, a really great colour. It's not a colour I would have thought of choosing, but it immediately adds a vintage touch to it. It's got a touch of WWII about it.
Crown is a good size, ie large enough, tick, and without looking out of proportion.
Curled down lugs mean that it can be worn by pretty much anyone. Nomos take note.
If you're size agnostic I would say that this and the Everest could be the only watches you'd ever need. It really is that good. And yes Tony, this really should scratch the Mk XII itch.
Eddie has done an outstanding job on this one! I know we lavish praise on each new release as "his best yet", but I think this could well be it.
So, as one of the first owners I'd like to thank Eddie for sending it out so quickly, and hope that everyone else who has bought one gets to enjoy theirs as much as I am mine.
That is sweet.
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Mine arrived this morning as well, a lovely watch indeed. The Smiths Navigator case is a nice touch. Well done Eddie
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Well that looks really lovely.
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Looks as stunning as I expected. I'll definitely pick one up from SC.
Looks stunning, thanks for sharing your initial thoughts, OldHooky.
Would be great to see different strap combos or strap combo ideas posted in this thread. I'm trying to figure out what would work best with this watch besides the OG Bonklip and different military-colored NATOs (black, grey, khaki, green).
Congrats Mr. Platts. You knocked it out of the park with this little fella
That is a very fine looking watch.
My fingers are firmly crossed.
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Congrats to all that got theirs! It’s a great looking piece and I hope you all wear it in good health.
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Very nice OldHooky! It's a beautiful watch and looks great on that strap.
Wow, looks fabulous, can't wait for it to make its way across the channel.
And, as someone stated, this will be my main watch for every day use, perfect size and weight, who needs more ;)
Got a new watch, divers watch it is, had to drown the bastard to get it!
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Hi Fogar, beautiful watches for sure!Milky Ringers, family shoot
Do you have by any chance a link to the after market oyster bracelet you have put on your Everest?
Can those who've received their Navigator, please post up their order number if at all possible?
I need to see if I need to contact Eddie. I had my Sagepay email come through at 14:01, but not had one from Eddie as yet. My order number was RC24160963. I've also had no dispatch confirmation either.
I'm beginning to think I may have slipped though somehow. :(
0992 here and I did receive two emails around a minute apart; hoping for some good news in the next few days.
Looks great.
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Thanks for photos and sharing your initial thoughts guys. Can`t wait for mine to arrive.
Arrived this morning RC24160926 another home run from Eddie a stunning timepiece IMO.
A quick change of strap was going to be onto the Haveston Corps canvas Grey but to tight a fit underneath spring bars so onto the Af0210 which threads through perfectly.
Cheers Eddie.
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Looks great, on the wist as well, can't wait now,,,,
Got a new watch, divers watch it is, had to drown the bastard to get it!
[QUOTE=brummie64;5584219]Arrived this morning RC24160926 another home run from Eddie a stunning timepiece IMO.
Thanks for including your order numbers. I really appreciate it. I'll hang fire until the end of the week and fire off a message to Eddie, if I don't hear anything during that time.
If one of the first owners also happen to have an Erika original starts that fits, I'd appreciate a picture, please
Asking for a friend, of course...
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
At my PRS-29AM the winding stops if its fully wound.
Allan is asking what I am thinking too.
First time with mechanical, what is the best daily practice regarding winding this one up?
I have had the ETA 2801-2 and Sellita SW210 and both watches wind until you come to a stop unlike automatics with hand winding that have clutch that lets you keep winding the crown after the main spring is fully wound. I find that once fully wound I then wind it in the am and the pm, not because it is necessary but because I enjoy winding my watch which is why I much prefer a hand wound watch. You can wind it once a day or if you have like the Hamilton modified 2801 called the H-50 with a 80 hour power reserve then you would only need to wind it every couple of days.
Wind the watch fully at the beginning of each day. Wind gently and firmly. Once you establish how many turns it takes to fully wind it, from then on you can wind normally and then slow down towards the end... as you are waiting for the back-stop.
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Looks great on the sand strap, good choice.Arrived this morning RC24160926 another home run from Eddie a stunning timepiece IMO.
A quick change of strap was going to be onto the Haveston Corps canvas Grey but to tight a fit underneath spring bars so onto the Af0210 which threads through perfectly.
Cheers Eddie.
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Looks good! I plan on putting mine on a Forstner Klip for a spell.Arrived this morning RC24160926 another home run from Eddie a stunning timepiece IMO.
A quick change of strap was going to be onto the Haveston Corps canvas Grey but to tight a fit underneath spring bars so onto the Af0210 which threads through perfectly.
Cheers Eddie.
will anyone try to find a fitting endlinks and bracelet for this watch? For those that really like bracelet.
Looking really good! I can't wait for mine to arrive!
All of my current watches have bracelets but this one I’m looking forward to being my one watch with a leather strap. I’m guessing by your location, bracelets are much more suitable for the heat!
Yah it's summer all year over here.
Is there a hard stop for the winding mechanism or can the winding keep going like an automatic?
This is my first time getting a mechanical. 2 actually, black and cream/white/ivory.
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Flat endlinks maybe, but fitted endlinks will be really hard to find considering the lug profile.
Mine arrived about 20 minutes ago, and it's a lovely thing of loveliness. I have to say the whole package is a step up again even over my previous TF watches, e.g. the printing of the leaflet, the strap and signed deployant, etc.
I would say this would be the ultimate TF watch - at least until Eddie's next one!
IMHO, the most appropriate bracelet for the PRS-48 would be a Bonklip or similar (as pictured on the A.F.0210. page here), not a dive/Oyster-type w/endlinks, etc. I don't have a vintage Bonklip, but plan on putting mine on a modern Forstner Klip, which is ladder/clip type bracelet w/a more modern width.
Here it is on my PRS-29A:
I'm not sure a Bonklip will fit, considering my seatbelt nato barely fits through the gap between the spring bar and the case.
Today Navigator on an old Expandro (1960s).
Any cream coloured dials out there???
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A lovely watch.
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Very nice indeed
Yep, that looks good.
I'm too skint to have tried to join the ordering scrum this time, but one day I hope to grab one of those.
Dave E
Skating away on the thin ice of a new day
Would also add hold the watch firmly in your left hand for winding, not wearing it, sounds obvious but I've seen this asked before and either wind it away from you only, or some prefer a forward and back motion, the latter is what I was taught as a nipper when I got my first watch; in the days before quartz.
This is great point Ed875.
It is best to wind forward only... without back peddling, so to speak. Less things to wear out, that way.
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