I ordered it about 14 months ago. I think it’s #162 so I guess not too many worldwide. I haven’t played with it because of work but I could not resist unwrapping it.Originally Posted by mondie
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Love these, I quite fancy ordering one for retirement and making the trip to collect it in a few years.
So much for the New Year’s resolution, three weeks in, three new watches and just missed a call from the AD.
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Congratulations. 14 months is a fair old wait and it seems to be getting worse. I had them swap the dial over on my 99.4 and even that took five months.
Oh, so another 99.4 ( mine is s/n #162)
The packaging, box, manuals and paperwork are all lovely quality. The wooden box is unique in my collection because of the quality, but it still shows touches of craftsmen made as opposed to production line.
I ordered two straps, I think XL is too big for my wrists. I usually take a longer strap but these are long. The leather is so thick its like the animal is still wearing it ( whatever animal it was, I don’t recall what they are made of). The fit between strap and case is tight, so tight that I didn’t explore changing strap until I could examine without risk of damage.
The case is lovely size, diameter and height with perfect proportions for the lugs.
The crown is in perfect proportion, the pusher for date setting is slightly countersunk and offset reflecting the very occasional use. Date changing is simple press to advance the hand to the next day.
The rear is a pleasure to stare at, it’s generous in proportion. I’m still in two minds if I should have asked for engraving.
The blued hands are stunning, simple, clear and they just touch the minute rail.
The sunken sundials are really clear. I keep using the word proportion but they really are the correct diameter, they are sunk the perfect depth and do not detract from the overall dial.
The font is classic and the engraving crisp and sharp.
The second hand seems to sweep more than a click.
Yep this will do.
I second all of that. The case size and shape are perfect.
Sorry I meant 99.3, I sold my 99.4 to buy the 99.3 that was on here last year. I keep getting those around the wrong way. I think they look best on medium-dark brown straps with white stitching, just the right compromise between sporty and more formal which is about where the watch sits to my eyes.
They really are exceptional watches.
New arrival for me - my first Panerai, a Luminor Due 42mm. Love the size of it, perfect for me really. The legibility is spot on too, as you'd expect. Feels like a definite long term keeper!
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New arrival today. The "thinning the herd" plan not going well in 2023
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I must say the hype is real, these watches are good fun!
Back in Spring Drive territory - just received this beautiful condition late 2018 Spring Drive Tuna SBDB013 from Maseman in response to a WTB. Sold mine last year & missed it’s elegant blackness and smooth sweep of hand..
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Just home from picking this up, my second one as I missed the first as soon as I had moved it on. I just need to get over not being able to wear it on a bracelet.
Shame I didn’t get in before the price increase though!
Sort of surprised they'd sell you a second, different AD?
No
New arrival today. An SC purchase earlier this week.
New incoming from David. Prompted me to do a bit of research into Tunas, catching up on the evolution ... it's 20 years or thereabouts since I had a proper quartz Tuna (SBBN007) and it seems while much has changed, the essence definitely remains. This SBBN045 is really nice and I'm very happy with it .. prior to sale David fixed the commonly reported issue with the loose bezel and also replaced the hex screws with torx ones, the result is a faultless piece.
Interestingly when the wife saw it she said something like 'nice watch, quite vintage looking ... but smaller than your usual'. Which is an odd way to describe a 47mm watch, but in some ways she's right, it wears quite small, though on the stand next to the other biggies, it's physically larger in terms of diameter. Weird optical effect on the wrist not really captured by my poor photography.
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Collected yesterday over a couple of drinks and great catch up.
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
My first IWC.
(OK I admit it came with the car and is only a digital version)
Good to have this classic back in the collection:
First MN23 I’ve seen, nice to see thoseJust home from picking this up, my second one as I missed the first as soon as I had moved it on. I just need to get over not being able to wear it on a bracelet.
Shame I didn’t get in before the price increase though!
Is 55mm Diameter, Made of Bronze with Vintage Felsa Manual Wind movement..
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Superb, looks greatCollected yesterday over a couple of drinks and great catch up.
Must either be lucky or have a great relationship with that AD then, seems to be the one Tudor a lot of folk are still struggling to get their hands on.
Got this the other day
Given that the kickstarter for this was in late October/November, I am very impressed it was already arrived.
I am also very impressed with it as a watch. 300m WR, applied indices, sapphire bezel, He release valve, BGW9 lume (which is excellent), colour on the dial, hands, chapter ring and bezel, plus lots of differential case finishes give this a look way way beyond the price (which was well below £300, delivered).
Well done Farquhar.
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Don't blame you, I miss mine but the strap was the reason it went. If they release one on a bracelet one day I'm all in, it's such a great watch but I'm scared of Tudor pricing now!
My Friend will be dropping this of later.
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Agreed on the bracelet and the pricing. I just like it enough to have another bash at getting over the bracelet hurdle.
San Martin milsub homage, quite
impressed and glad I got this over Steinhart’s versions. Sapphire crystal is gorgeous.
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I've always liked Seiko's and cushion-cased divers but none of them seem to stick around, I've had many over the years, turtles, tunas, and nearly every offering from Aquadive but I always move them on due to the significant size on the wrist.
Seiko has definitely hit it out of the park with this SPB317 slim turtle though, it's positively dainty for the type of watch it is and this one even aligns at 12 o'clock.
I was lucky to pick it up with a large discount otherwise I wouldn't have taken a punt at RRP.
Picked this up today for a half decent price. Alt1-ZT/51.
I loved this when it was released as it had a P51 look about it.
Was that the one on eBay? Good price if it wasPicked this up today for a half decent price. Alt1-ZT/51.
I loved this when it was released as it had a P51 look about it.
A very underrated watch but it's so well built. Louis Erard Heritage Sport Chronograph. Black dial. Blue sub-dials. 42mm. ETA/Valjoux 7750.
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These two arrived. A couple might go…
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This came today, been lusting after it since the summer and absolutely loving it!
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Very nice!! Jealous of both!
These two arrived. A couple might go…
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Picked this up yesterday from my AD. Slightly impulsive although an absolute classic which should stay with me for a very long time.
A classic and great looking watch - and good to see the Sub available!Picked this up yesterday from my AD. Slightly impulsive although an absolute classic which should stay with me for a very long time.
Good work mate.Picked this up yesterday from my AD. Slightly impulsive although an absolute classic which should stay with me for a very long time.
Best ever “if I only had one Rolex” ever. Love mine and it’s in my top 5 list for the collection and with some very stiff competition.
Thank you. I am really pleased with it.
…I think you’re absolutely right too and I’ve been fortunate enough to have owned and still own some lovely Rolex’. This takes some beating.
Funnily enough picked up a new Sub yesterday too.
Everything you need really but I'd still opt for the 14060 or 16610 ahead of it.
It's been relegated already for the 16610.
I'll wear it on holiday in 4 weeks time to see if it sticks.
124060 and the D-Blue are the best in the catalogue IMO. A great incoming.
Hood, you are married to the 4 and 5 digits. No 6 digit will compete.
If I had slimmer wrists the 16600 would probably be my ultimate instead.
You're correct there Willey.
Even the Pepsi isn't what I thought it would be.
Date or Non Date? Both are awesome but interested all the same 👍
I’d completely agree for Steel watches that you’ve mentioned but you have to add the Daytona 116500LN to that list.
And if we’re throwing in Precious metal Rolex too I’d make a strong case for the Day Date 40 in White Gold with the 60th anniversary Olive dial. And yes I’m biased as I LOVE mine to death…
Never had a Daytona but I do want one at some point. Might change my mind then.
I'm hoping the onyx dial from the YG DD40 makes it's way to the WG, ideally without the baguettes. If that happens I'm all in. Failing that the olive and the blue are lovely.
I’m sorry, but you’re dead to me
Needs a size increase for sausage roll wrists
Needs a size increase for sausage roll wrists
Is that the Uber rare 36mm Daytona? 🫢
One day they'll make a bigger one but for now the dream is the titanium YM42
But not enough to keep it for more than a week!
This arrived today. Like it more than I thought I would!!
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The one from the USA? No, this was a UK AD
Lol this bloody hobbyBut not enough to keep it for more than a week!
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