Reply With QuoteThat's lovely, what model ref is it?
Originally Posted by redmonaco
That’s a beauty right there. I think it makes the Lange 1 look dated.It has to be my 1815 Annual
calendar. There are plenty of different watches to this but I’m not sure they come any better…
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That's lovely, what model ref is it?
Nice story, lovely watch.I criminally forgot this when posting in the "ins and outs for 2021" thread. My dad's old airking finally found and brought back to life after assumed lost for over 30 years, I was already thrilled when he found it during a lockdown clear out of his loft, but even more so when he gave it to me.
Has to be my 1981 Non Lume Navigator issued exclusively to Nuclear Submarines.
BooooHad a few incomings but this is my favourite:
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Seriously though that’s a lovely watch
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That is specialIt has to be my 1815 Annual
calendar. There are plenty of different watches to this but I’m not sure they come any better…
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For me was this
Very difficult to find and is absolutely perfect
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Hands down my bb58 blue. Utterly stunning and really took me by surprise. Perfect size and I love the fact that it has no date. Had to sell it (as well as a few others) to maximise my liquid cash for an unexpected house purchase. Still not found the right property but when I do, the next thing I'll be doing is saving for another 58 blue.
For me it was this Bremont H4, bought very early January . Kurono Toki would be my second choice .
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Of the watches purchased during 2021, two stand out - a Grand Seiko SBGP001 with the brilliant 9F85 movement. A gorgeously crafted watch in so many ways with an accuracy quoted to within less than 10 seconds per year - after nearly nine months, it is currently running 3 seconds slow.
However, this one edges it for me as one of the best engineered watches I've ever bought. I'd recommend watching this video of it for those interested https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86r-BZMHETw
Really nice. Is that in rose gold?It has to be my 1815 Annual
calendar. There are plenty of different watches to this but I’m not sure they come any better…
Definitely this one in July.....
VC Overseas Dual Time, has had a lot of wrist time in 2021
Well if your going to do it, that is the way. I am going on the same road. Enjoy.I am moving away from the more expensive watches i.e. Rolex and this watch has hardly left my wrist.
At over 2k for a Casio some people would say it's madness but picked up at a great price from a fellow member.
As a result i have sold most of my watches and i am glad to get a little sanity back.
This one for me.
Definitely this one.
Easy one for me….
Tough one but I'd say this little Oris just feels right
Lord Sugar's choice in the next episode?This one for me.
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Never owned an IWC before. That does look great.Easy one for me….
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Don’t watch it but would love his collection. Wonder what happened to his allocation — he was crying on twitter looking for a BLNR before like a baby.
By an absolute mile. Arguably favourite acquisition ever
Toss-up between this miracle of luminescence & the BB58. Seamaster wins by a nose.
Seconded. The first nice watch I ever had was a very old gold Longines from my father. Very similar to this, but less pristine. Really beautiful.
That is an absolute beauty Ryan.By an absolute mile. Arguably favourite acquisition ever
Definitely this little beauty, it has cured me of my 'what watch shall I wear todayitis'......
Cracking watch
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Bought two new watches in 2021 and gave away a Casioak to a niece who was delighted with it.
I remain delighted with this;
Thanks!
My one complaint is that Mrs ryanb741 similarly loves it and it often ends up on her wrist, whereby it gets subjected to rummaging inside handbags etc so I've reconciled myself to the fact that the polished bezel will pick up scratches as a result
Good taste Sir! Much preferred to my WG Daytona that made way for this with quite a bit of change.This one for me.
That is some first class bravery on the rock! It’s a great watch and I really wasn’t expecting to like it this much. Wes’ pictures and a few words from Rajen re size tipped me over the edge and I’m happy to have it.
That looks really nice, I have read a fair bit of criticism about this watch especially regarding the overall quality but I don’t see why.Bought two new watches in 2021 and gave away a Casioak to a niece who was delighted with it.
I remain delighted with this;
Is that the older 39mm version or 42mm? They always seem very thick from the side is that true on the wrist?
39mm. I believe there was only 1 size type XX. It doesn't wear thick- IMHO the proportions are spot on.
Yes type XXI appears to be the larger case size. Yours is the one I have always wanted. I assume they are still available to buy? Seems Breguet have a strange policy of messing up a classic (Like the marine)
Thanks! the main criticism I have seen is regarding the size - but it wears smaller than the dimensions would suggest; 43.2 mm in diameter and 15.65 mm thick. The crystal must be about 2mm of the height and is not a problem.. Very comfortable on the fabric strap and deployant but I have ordered the rubber strap from Wempe for it.. The bracelet might have been too much for me size wise and it has pcl's..
it has to be my birth year 1980 Navy issued CWC chrono. No surprise there, I had been looking for one for 1.5 years
Hey nice one! By coincidence I also picked up a birth year issue of one of these last year, a '74 for me though.it has to be my birth year 1980 Navy issued CWC chrono. No surprise there, I had been looking for one for 1.5 years
Wow cool. I guess that makes us birth year watch buddies
Thanks I think you have just cleared up a few questions I had about this watch. While I like the bracelet I think it would look much nicer on a tropic strap but wasn’t sure if I could order one separately. Think I prefer the 39mm version but you have a great watch there.
Hahaha, IndeedWow cool. I guess that makes us birth year watch buddies
This one ,easy too see dial.
Sadly not, they discontinued this model in 2020
Hey thanks Wilfy.
Easy to see, took me 10 secs to find the watchThis one ,easy too see dial.
Well done both of you. I asked the question over on MWR and it appears that 1961 is one of only a handful of years when no watches were issued to the British military. My choices are a US Bulova the size of a penny, an IWC XI issued to the SAAF or a Smiths De Luxe issued to the Australian military and both of those later two watches are as rare as hens teeth.Wow cool. I guess that makes us birth year watch buddies
The hunt goes on…
Me too, different colourway....Toss-up between this miracle of luminescence & the BB58. Seamaster wins by a nose.
Given the daft prices being paid for certain other brands, these represent really good value for money IMHO. Build quality is second to none, the decorated movement is nice to look at, and the adjustable clasp makes heavy, ill fitting Omega bracelets a thing of the past.
Some very good decisions been made in 2021
RIAC
This one for me. I've always had my eye open for a Godzilla but the lack of bracelet put me off slightly, the Lion was a close contender to the Godzilla with the added benefit of being on a bracelet. Thanks spuds
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That's a bit of a bugger, I always thought '74 was a tough year in general for anything birth year but sounds like you're is even tougher(as it happened I would have bought this watch regardless year but birth year issue was a nice bonus). The Australian issued Smith's would be a dream watch but as you say, genuinely rare and when they do come up for sale they fetch insane prices now. A few years ago they were achieveable but now a different story, but hey with your determination and perseverance who knows, wish you luck.
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Flieger in 21, will be a Flieger in 22 as well, ut gonna leave that as a surprise for once it's in my hands in a week or so :p
Stowa Bronze Vintage with upgrade customisations, hand winding, Top grade movement, no date.
I really like this version and seems so underated(I hardly see pics of them) compared to the other colours. Possibly my favourite, love the blue details with the silver dial.Me too, different colourway....
Given the daft prices being paid for certain other brands, these represent really good value for money IMHO. Build quality is second to none, the decorated movement is nice to look at, and the adjustable clasp makes heavy, ill fitting Omega bracelets a thing of the past.
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