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Wibbs · 07-10-2020 10:30am

This is it wrote: »

Bit early for that!

Only if you never went to sleep the previous night.

hitemfrank · 07-10-2020 10:38am

Cyclingtourist wrote: »

I'll drink to that.

I love that Poljot

hitemfrank · 07-10-2020 10:39am

Milguass, again

Cyclingtourist · 07-10-2020 10:42am

hitemfrank wrote: »

Milguass, again

Gorgeous watch. Does it get noticed by people?

oxocube · 07-10-2020 11:01am

Fitz II wrote: »

I will just point out again that I dont wear this wallclock, because its a wall clock.:p. I dont drive around in my model cars either. Cycling tourist tried to invade Poland with his model tanks once and it didnt go well.

Who would ever wear a Rolex wall clock :P

Cyclingtourist · 07-10-2020 11:26am

Fitz II wrote: »

Cycling tourist tried to invade Poland with his model tanks once and it didnt go well.

Not me, I'm a pedalling pilgrim. Must be Wibbs, he's the guy with all the models.

hitemfrank · 07-10-2020 11:59am

Cyclingtourist wrote: »

Gorgeous watch. Does it get noticed by people?

I'm only back in the office this week and one person noticed it yesterday. He's spotted it when I just walked by his desk. He was then showing me his no date black Submariner.

I have to say, having seen one up close I'm underwhelmed. It just does nothing for me.

unkel · 07-10-2020 12:12pm

If you want a Rolex but don't really know much about them, it's the default choice. Great watch but just a bit dull and common.

Cyrus · 07-10-2020 12:14pm

to be honest if i could only have one watch it would probably be a ND sub, goes with everything, brilliant bracelet, comfortable,

but i get its a pretty uninspiring choice!

Fitz II · 07-10-2020 12:46pm

Cyrus wrote: »

to be honest if i could only have one watch it would probably be a ND sub, goes with everything, brilliant bracelet, comfortable,

but i get its a pretty uninspiring choice!

I think I might come across as unfair on the Sub, its a shockingly effective watch. Its got brand, quality, durability, design, history, good looks, recognisability, its expensive, its got residual value often more than you paid. I think its the fact its such a safe choice, such a one and done watch that its easy knock it as being boring and uninspiring, Its the BMW 520d of the watch world, 893bet said it to me, its reliable, comfortable, safe, reassuringly expensive, good to use, ubiquitous and sterile. Its above criticism really.

oxocube · 07-10-2020 12:55pm

Fitz II wrote: »

BMW 520d of the watch world

I'm getting to a stage in my life that I might actually buy a 520d, in estate no less. Or an A4 or A6 Avant oil burner.

Dammit, I'm getting old

Cyclingtourist · 07-10-2020 12:58pm

Make mine a Surly Long Haul Trucker.

https://surlybikes.com/bikes/long_haul_trucker

893bet · 07-10-2020 1:00pm

oxocube wrote: »

I'm getting to a stage in my life that I might actually buy a 520d, in estate no less. Or an A4 or A6 Avant oil burner.

Dammit, I'm getting old

An estate?

Plenty of room in the back for the Zimmer frame....

oxocube · 07-10-2020 1:06pm

893bet wrote: »

An estate?

Plenty of room in the back for the Zimmer frame....

Yep, I find I need a haul a lot more stuff these days. No foreign holidays mean that I'm carting everything including the kitchen sink all around Ireland.

unkel · 07-10-2020 1:09pm

Fitz II wrote: »

I think I might come across as unfair on the Sub, its a shockingly effective watch. Its got brand, quality, durability, design, history, good looks, recognisability, its expensive, its got residual value often more than you paid. I think its the fact its such a safe choice, such a one and done watch that its easy knock it as being boring and uninspiring, Its the BMW 520d of the watch world, 893bet said it to me, its reliable, comfortable, safe, reassuringly expensive, good to use, ubiquitous and sterile. Its above criticism really.

Exactly. I would never buy a BMW 520d either. Or any diesel car for that matter. Unless I could sell it the next day for a 25% profit :pac:

blue5000 · 07-10-2020 2:56pm

oxocube wrote: »

I'm getting to a stage in my life that I might actually buy a 520d, in estate no less. Or an A4 or A6 Avant oil burner.

Dammit, I'm getting old

Ah go the full hog and buy a LWB land rover or land cruiser. Put the kitchen sink in it and you can tax it as a camper. You'll burn twice as much diesel per mile and see a lot more of the countryside as you drive.

Just seen on today's news that VRT is going up by as much as 6k on new cars, what's that about, brexit?

Anyway, back on topic, today it's the Damasko, Mrs. B is wearing the Seiko turtle:eek:

Fitz II · 07-10-2020 3:16pm

unkel wrote: »

Exactly. I would never buy a BMW 520d either. Or any diesel car for that matter. Unless I could sell it the next day for a 25% profit :pac:

Only if you have spent engouh in the dealer on other cars for them to sell it to you below market value.

musiknonstop · 07-10-2020 3:21pm

Another Seiko Recraft

Homer · 07-10-2020 4:27pm

Finally got a few pics of the Tudor GMT. Might swap it out for the strap or order something for it, like the recommendation Sparrowcar sent me earlier from Watchgecko

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eljono · 07-10-2020 4:39pm

That is one handsome watch Homer, well wear!

banie01 · 07-10-2020 4:50pm

Aww Man, Homer that watch is bloody lovely!

I have had a grá for a Tudor for a while and was/am seriously considering a Harrods as my next "big" purchase. Then the Blackbay blue came out and that has me wavering in that direction.

I've seen the GMT in the flesh in Weirs, but I have never seen it look as good as you have captured in those pics!
Dammit, now I'm back to square one and considering ditching the recently acquired steinhart pepsi to get a Tudor pepsi GMT :pac:

Fitz II · 07-10-2020 5:25pm

banie01 wrote: »

Aww Man, Homer that watch is bloody lovely!

I have had a grá for a Tudor for a while and was/am seriously considering a Harrods as my next "big" purchase. Then the Blackbay blue came out and that has me wavering in that direction.

I've seen the GMT in the flesh in Weirs, but I have never seen it look as good as you have captured in those pics!
Dammit, now I'm back to square one and considering ditching the recently acquired steinhart pepsi to get a Tudor pepsi GMT :pac:

There is one on Sale Corner of TZ.co.uk at the moment for a very good price £2240 GBP with 9 straps (no bracelet) and willing to accept trades up to 1000 pounds.

Cyclingtourist · 07-10-2020 6:56pm

In Decathlon today trying decide whether to buy another bike or another watch. At the moment the bike's winning.

Timberrrrrrrr · 07-10-2020 6:56pm

Cyclingtourist wrote: »

In Decathlon today trying decide whether to buy another bike or another watch. At the moment the bike's winning.
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Buy a new camera first :pac:

Cyclingtourist · 07-10-2020 7:01pm

Timberrrrrrrr wrote: »

Buy a new camera first :pac:

Took that one on my phone as I hadn't brought my camera. The watch is my Steinhart Ocean 39 Sub(stitute) which cost about the same as that bike.

unkel · 07-10-2020 8:07pm

So cool on the red leather. Great thing about the Tudors is that they look better off the bracelet. Many of them don't even come with a bracelet as standard.

redlead · 07-10-2020 9:35pm

Cyclingtourist wrote: »

In Decathlon today trying decide whether to buy another bike or another watch.

I had the same dilemma of sorts this week and went the bike route except with a smart turbo. Works out damn expensive when you add everything up. Best prioritise your healthy hobby though ;-)

The problem is I can't stop thinking about that snoopy speedie now! Out of my league but I'll have to get something nice in the new year. Decisions, decisions...

C0N0R · 08-10-2020 3:35am

Homer wrote: »

Finally got a few pics of the Tudor GMT. Might swap it out for the strap or order something for it, like the recommendation Sparrowcar sent me earlier from Watchgecko

That middle pic in the top row, where is that strap from/what’s it called??

Fantastic pics too, lovely watch.

Homer · 08-10-2020 8:47am

C0N0R wrote: »

That middle pic in the top row, where is that strap from/what’s it called??

Fantastic pics too, lovely watch.

Its a Hirsch Carbon strap 20mm.. should set you back about €50

Lorddrakul · 08-10-2020 8:55am

Rocking the Mark II on a classic leather strap acquired through the generosity of this parish.

Fitz II · 08-10-2020 10:58am

Its a Royal Oak day today

unkel · 08-10-2020 11:05am

Lorddrakul wrote: »

Rocking the Mark II on a classic leather strap acquired through the generosity of this parish.[/IMG]

Is that a Martu strap?

Lorddrakul · 08-10-2020 11:18am

unkel wrote: »

Is that a Martu strap?

No, it is a Geckota vintage leather.

Works well, I think.

banie01 · 08-10-2020 11:56am

Fitz II wrote: »

Its a Royal Oak day today

I love it, its not a watch you see often in the wild and it really is a gem.
I don't think I've ever seen one outside a jewellers TBH.
There was a jeweller years ago in the Crescent in Limerick that used to carry a Barrichello but it surely couldn't have been an actual AP?

My memory is probably faulty on that, so don't hold me to it but they just seem to be stuck in my head as having a few F1 driver endorsed watches there in late nineties, early noughties

blue5000 · 08-10-2020 12:56pm

Nice one Fitz, can you zoom in a bit closer next time, I bet that waffle dial deserves it.:)

Fitz II · 08-10-2020 1:13pm

blue5000 wrote: »

Nice one Fitz, can you zoom in a bit closer next time, I bet that waffle dial deserves it.:)

Sorry should have cleaned the watch first, amazing all the little scuzzers you get on em.

darragh o meara · 08-10-2020 2:08pm

Fitz II wrote: »

Its a Royal Oak day today

Beautiful watch, you have a really nice collection including some of my dream watches.

Pablo_Flox · 08-10-2020 2:26pm

Fitz II wrote: »

Its a Royal Oak day today

The rich man's Casioak!

Frankie5Angels · 08-10-2020 6:03pm

Hardly comparable with the monster in the background, but I stuck the Legend Diver on the rubber strap yesterday

Blanchy90 · 08-10-2020 6:12pm

Frankie5Angels wrote: »

Hardly comparable with the monster in the background, but I stuck the Legend Diver on the rubber strap yesterday

Love it, that's my grail watch

tedpan · 08-10-2020 6:29pm

This arrived earlier, got it for £100 on eBay - It's an Era Odyssey (simulated tourbillion kickstarter watch). Totally different to my normal chronographs, think it's quite smart!

Am pleased with it so far, brand new, boxed and unworn, also came with a stainless steel magnetic strap.

Vestiapx · 08-10-2020 6:40pm

Fitz II wrote: »

Sorry should have cleaned the watch first, amazing all the little scuzzers you get on em.
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Today is the 8th

Fitz II · 08-10-2020 6:53pm

Vestiapx wrote: »

Today is the 8th

Not on the 9th of last month when I took the photo...you are too used to snapchat. Also I posted at 13:13 but the watch says 10:38....what is this voodoo :rolleyes:

Creamy Goodness · 08-10-2020 9:39pm

Or you’re a time traveller and fund your lovely watch purchases by basically winning the euro millions every week. I’m on to you :pac:

Wibbs · 08-10-2020 9:42pm

Defo not snapchat, you didn't shave your wrists...

Frankie5Angels · 09-10-2020 9:43am

Blanchy90 wrote: »

Love it, that's my grail watch

If it's any use to you, Hour Passion in Kildare Village had one a couple weeks ago for about 1300, which is a decent price imo. Edit: brand new decent price

Blanchy90 · 09-10-2020 12:02pm

Frankie5Angels wrote: »

If it's any use to you, Hour Passion in Kildare Village had one a couple weeks ago for about 1300, which is a decent price imo. Edit: brand new decent price

That's a great price, I'd say it'll be a few yeas (at least) before I can spend that kind of money on a watch

dakar · 09-10-2020 8:39pm

My latest arrival from the 'watches for sale' thread courtesy of CosmicJay, a lovely Nomos Orion 38 Datum.

It's a lot daintier than my G Shock and Samurai dailies, an elegant slim little thing with a beautiful movement. The finishing on the movement and dial is lovely, I'm really starting to see how the quality improves as you move up the chain.

I love how this forum is slowly costing me more and more money as I begin to appreciate these things. Also how admiring the JLC's and ALS's and AP's manage to make spending a grand on a watch (which I wouldn't have really considered a couple of years ago) seem a pittance in comparison!

I might look into getting the case polished, macro photography and hard lighting makes the tiny scratches, particularly on the case back, appear much more severe, they're barely visible at all in real life.

Muppet Man · 09-10-2020 9:13pm

That's very very classy. Thanks for sharing. Love having the date at the 6 position. Nice typeface on the date too.

Cyrus · 09-10-2020 9:14pm

dakar wrote: »

My latest arrival from the 'watches for sale' thread courtesy of CosmicJay, a lovely Nomos Orion 38 Datum.

It's a lot daintier than my G Shock and Samurai dailies, an elegant slim little thing with a beautiful movement. The finishing on the movement and dial is lovely, I'm really starting to see how the quality improves as you move up the chain.

I love how this forum is slowly costing me more and more money as I begin to appreciate these things. Also how admiring the JLC's and ALS's and AP's manage to make spending a grand on a watch (which I wouldn't have really considered a couple of years ago) seem a pittance in comparison!

I might look into getting the case polished, macro photography and hard lighting makes the tiny scratches, particularly on the case back, appear much more severe, they're barely visible at all in real life.

That’s a beauty

Well wear

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