Going to go for the Chrono.
Rehaut branding unfortunate but was expecting something worse on the dial.
Size is fine although not sure why not just a 42mm.
Chrono too big, not a fan of the chapter ring logo either.
But I like the idea of a Pelagos chrono
Going to go for the Chrono.
Rehaut branding unfortunate but was expecting something worse on the dial.
Size is fine although not sure why not just a 42mm.
Limited to 500, but very BB58 esq.
https://www.watches-of-switzerland.c...631/p/17382107
The new FXDs are interesting, certainly look good imo, but I couldn’t have a Red Bull watch and don’t think I’ll ever be able to get my head around a chrono dive watch.
20k for a watch made from recycled coffee grounds pods!
https://www.hublot.com/en-gb/watches..._ZyOPaVY3w_wcB
Well, Tudor just released some images of the solid gold re endotoxin of the big block it will be offering to the only watch auction.
It surely paves the way for a more affordable version.
At 42mm the proportions seem a bit off to me
The 40mm of the original version is more up my street! My big block is probably one of those that would be staying pretty much for ever!
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Yeah, that’s woeful. Why only have x3 min markers each for all the others but 4 each side for the 10 marker?
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They do look nice although a few differences to the earlier Makos. The numbers 6, 9 and 12 have gone as has the day of the week, which featured on most of the Orient watches. I like the steel bezel and the reduction in size I’m guessing would hardly be noticeable on the wrist.
£350 seems fair for what they are, original Makos were about £100 but that was the best part of 10 years ago.
The are incredible value for money and wear well, so I can see these being popular.
I'd love one, but given my metal G has been cerakoted to look battle worn, I don't think I'd get on with a posh looking one for long.
Reminds me, need to see if anyone with a positive module display fancies a negative one to swap with....unlikely
Anything with Red Bull branding on it is a complete hard no for me.
Not bad apart from that mind….
I like the style of the new Tudors, but the countdown bezel and the logo in the minute track are a bit naff
I really like the dial of the FXD chrono, but that's about it. Pretty much the same thoughts with the P01... but I still have one of those.
For me 40mm instead of 42mm might just make the difference between wearable and unwearable, so that’s positive. However the clear view of the spring bar around the end links is a bit of a worry, I suppose that’s what you can expect from a bracelet option that adds all of £20!
Gnomon emailed about this yesterday -
New one from Squale, designed in collaboration with MM diving unit (who will be retaining 80 of the 500 run). Apparently a first in Titanium, has sandwich dial and I think it looks mega. So close to ordering and then saw 16.15mm thick (it’s ~41mm across and 49mm lug-to-lug) and I just don’t think my dainty wrists can pull it off.
Fratello review here - https://www.fratellowatches.com/intr...-del-comsubin/
It's like they've lifted features from a number of different watches and combined them into a greatest hits watch.
Sword hands? Check
Aged lume? Yup
Tudor-esqe bezel insert? Why not?
Aqua Terra-style lined dial? Go on, then...
12-sided bezel? That's 4 more than a Bulgari Octo...
In fairness the Aquaracer has had the teak dial for many years and the 12 sided bezel for a lot longer. The sword hands have been a new feature on the newer ones (last year) but agree it's trying to follow Tudors BB58 combing it with the Pelagos and Seamaster.
Actually looks nicer in the flesh (apart from the mismatching orange seconds hand and red triangle)
Exactly my thoughts, unfortunately. Over a wetsuit, while diving, I guess it wouldn't matter, but who honestly wants to walk around with a 16.5mm thick hockey puck on their wrist?
Such a shame as the 1521 has the best sunburst blue dial bar none, imo.
Edit: although I see now the dial may not be the standard sunburst one.
It is a tall boy at 16.15mm but that is 1mm less than last years Master Marine Militare, which is in stainless steel and otherwise the same proportions as this new release. The Squale 1521's and these taller Master cases wear like a 40mm watch and the lugs curve down to hug the wrist and so they can be worn on quite a small wrist. I am a complete saddo Squale fanboy and so have already ordered this release, as it is the first modern titanium watch they have produced.
I also feel the same. I’ve long been interested in a 1521 but when I handled one, it just didn’t feel like it warranted the price. That and every time I see one for sale, the bezel insert is knackered, making me think that the printing process is fine quite cheaply.
I’ve kept an eye on the newer ones with the applied plots, new case (without logo) and cosc certification; but the bezel insert still holds me back.
I saw this with a new insert, titanium, great colour. Yes, yes, yes! Then I saw the thickness.
Arken Alterum
CALIBRE : ARK-9015DT (MODIFIED BASE MIYOTA 9015 w/ 12 HOUR GMT HAND FUNCTION)
Like a mini VC Everest. Not bad for 599 GBP and British.
https://arken.uk/
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Nice design but wish they'd gone for normal lugs.
My SRPK17K1 is in. 1st thoughts are that it is a VERY faithful reissue. 2nd thoughts are that the bracelet is a swine to resize so I'll be heading into town to let a watchmaker do it for me
Looks great Ryan.
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Hot on the heels of the SRPK017K1 this year Seiko are re-releasing the Pogue next year in another limited edition run. Shut up and take my money!
This newly released Seiko. The SJE093. It's a 38mm reiteration of the 62mas case design.
Now, I'm a Seiko guy. I have been for decades. I have some nice high end Seiko divers and I didn't pay anywhere near retail for them. I have no idea where Seiko are getting their retail prices from when the Chinese brands are utterly destroying them QC wise and at a fifth to a tenth of Seiko retails. I think we all know that already.
This new SJE093 is the perfect example of sheer stupidity by Seiko. Over three grand and it's got a six series movement.
The Black Bay 54 would simply destroy this new Seiko in every way at near identical money. My opinion of course.
https://www.fratellowatches.com/intr...as-the-sje093/
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