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    #1892
    peasant
    Registered Users Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    New arrival today ...the "Ocean" has found its "Navigator" :D

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    Poljot "Sturmanskie" (= Navigator), the airforce variant of the marine "OKEAH". As you can see, it arrived on a leather nato strap. Now I hate them things, but in leather they are particularly loathsome.

    The Okeah originally came on a brown Poljot strap that didn't really suit it ...well guess who has it now :D

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    Here's the WTYPMAHCKNE up close and personal

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    Other than its blue sister, this one is actually perfectly usable as a time measuring instrument as legibility is exemplary.


    It's used and has a pretty impressive battle scar

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    Doesn't really matter though because - it was mentioned in the description and - this watch is also about the "inner values" ...it comes with the relatively rare caliber variant 31659 which also has a stop second function when you pull the crown :cool:

    Here's the double wrist shot :D

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    Like with the Okeah, I was also pretty lucky with this one ...it cost about the same as two new Vostok Amphibias :)


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    #1893
    Homer
    Registered Users Posts: 4,259 ✭✭✭Homer


    New arrival Hamilton W10. Military issue from 1973 with Cal. 649 movement. In surprisingly good condition and keeping good time so far.

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    #1894
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,071 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    Niiice. :)

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



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    #1895
    seven_eleven
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,558 ✭✭✭seven_eleven


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    Sorry for the poor image quality. I'm not good with camera's :pac:

    I'm afraid to touch it! :o

    Also thanks to you guys on here, and CALCUL needs a special mention I guess. H.M Samuel in Waterford needs a mention too because they served me really well and went out of their way to get it and gave it to me at a reasonable price (€250). Every other jewellers I went to were all "eehhh, well we wouldn't really want to order it in for you unless you're sure you're going to buy it". Their loss.


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    #1896
    ArphaRima
    Registered Users Posts: 1,676 ✭✭✭ArphaRima


    Well wear seven_eleven. It looks like a watch 4 times its cost!

    I would take care of that leather, don't get it wet or wear it abroad in sweaty climates. I imagine will cost you a good proportion of the watches cost to replace.

    Superb piece.


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    #1897
    Lex Luthor
    Registered Users Posts: 11,220 ✭✭✭✭Lex Luthor


    Seiko SNK803 arrived this weekend

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    #1898
    hairypigeon
    Registered Users Posts: 238 ✭✭hairypigeon


    Bought this on Saturday from iggy on here.

    I sold a black monster early this year cos it want floating my boat. I can't believe the difference the better bracelet and cleaner face makes to the watch


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    #1899
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users Posts: 14,964 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


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    Seiko Kinetic SKA505P1. Roughly €95 shipped from eBay. Silly eBay with it's temptingly cheap watches. I don't even really like the look of it all that much but it was a VERY late night impulse purchase.


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    #1900
    Elessar
    Registered Users Posts: 5,239 ✭✭✭Elessar


    I finally joined the mechanical watch club :) After a good look around I kept coming back to this...delivered this week:

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    #1901
    peasant
    Registered Users Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    Suits you very well. I hope it fulfills all your expectations.


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    #1902
    Nolimits
    Registered Users Posts: 1,645 ✭✭✭Nolimits


    Looking at the post count, I really hope the next post is something WW2 related :D


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    #1903
    ArphaRima
    Registered Users Posts: 1,676 ✭✭✭ArphaRima


    A new addition to the pack!
    Actually I am a little bit disappointed with the lack of a backlight or stronger luminescence.

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    #1904
    sparrowcar
    Registered Users Posts: 2,815 ✭✭✭sparrowcar


    Nolimits wrote: »
    Looking at the post count, I really hope the next post is something WW2 related :D

    Fail :(

    Fluffed clearly didn't read the memo :)


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    #1905
    ArphaRima
    Registered Users Posts: 1,676 ✭✭✭ArphaRima


    Apologies.. Don't fret, the Korean War is about to begin!
    1950


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    #1906
    sparrowcar
    Registered Users Posts: 2,815 ✭✭✭sparrowcar


    fluffer wrote: »
    Apologies.. Don't fret, the Korean War is about to begin!
    1950

    Apologies also for calling you Fluffed ISO Fluffer, predictive technology and all that ;)


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    #1907
    Cyrus
    Registered Users Posts: 19,670 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    Just did a deal on this :D, spent the past half hour destickering

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    #1908
    Deep Thought
    Registered Users Posts: 4,383 ✭✭✭Deep Thought


    fluffer wrote: »
    A new addition to the pack!
    Actually I am a little bit disappointed with the lack of a backlight or stronger luminescence.

    Whats the dig thing on the end

    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



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    #1909
    ArphaRima
    Registered Users Posts: 1,676 ✭✭✭ArphaRima


    Swatch Touch Olive

    Actually I don't really like it. It is very light and slim on the wrist and doesn't look too shabby with khaki clothes, but it is ridiculously difficult to use.
    The touch concept is most certainly a fad, and the screen takes a few seconds to read.
    I only bought it because my Tag's crown came off whilst I was on a business trip and I desperately needed a watch. The only store I could find was a Swatch store, and it seemed like the best one.

    I'll probably sell it. I see few situations in which it would be my timepiece of choice.


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    #1910
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users Posts: 14,964 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


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    This arrived about 20 minutes ago. I don't know if it's a keeper though. Like the last Seiko I bought it on a whim and looking at it now it's not terribly interesting. Technically it's great but it has a slight whiff of boring about it.

    What do you guys think? Keep or sell on for the price I bought it which was about €100.


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    #1911
    fishguy
    Registered Users Posts: 219 ✭✭fishguy


    I think you are right. It's a tad bit boring. I think if the dial had no numbers just indexes it would be better. I would not be worried about selling it I think it will sell fast for that price.

    fg


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    #1912
    sparrowcar
    Registered Users Posts: 2,815 ✭✭✭sparrowcar


    I like it to be honest. I'm big into numbers on chapters and bezels. Hence why I have a semi for the Sinn X57 series.

    You have any trouble selling it let me know KH, I might be interested.


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    #1913
    fishguy
    Registered Users Posts: 219 ✭✭fishguy


    There you go I told you that you have no issues selling it. N1 sparrowcar the watch it self is great for that price and if you like the 3-6-9-12 dials this might be a great deal for you.

    fg


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    #1914
    Eoin
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 21,238 CMod ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    Kintarō Hattori wrote: »
    https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/uploads/attachments/3379/253795.jpg

    This arrived about 20 minutes ago. I don't know if it's a keeper though. Like the last Seiko I bought it on a whim and looking at it now it's not terribly interesting. Technically it's great but it has a slight whiff of boring about it.

    What do you guys think? Keep or sell on for the price I bought it which was about €100.

    I like it - I'd say more understated than boring.


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    #1915
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users Posts: 14,964 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    sparrowcar wrote: »
    I like it to be honest. I'm big into numbers on chapters and bezels. Hence why I have a semi for the Sinn X57 series.

    You have any trouble selling it let me know KH, I might be interested.

    Rightyo, looking at it more it just isn't quite my cup of tea so you're more than welcome to it if you would still like it.

    Do you want to send me a pm sir?


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    #1916
    CarltonBrowne
    Registered Users Posts: 673 ✭✭✭CarltonBrowne


    Citizen 150m diver 62-6128 with original bracelet.

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    #1917
    sparrowcar
    Registered Users Posts: 2,815 ✭✭✭sparrowcar


    Kintarō Hattori wrote: »
    Rightyo, looking at it more it just isn't quite my cup of tea so you're more than welcome to it if you would still like it.

    Do you want to send me a pm sir?

    Shhhh...quiet now..I can't let Mitch Bucannon or Homer see this...they might tell my missus :D


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    #1918
    Homer
    Registered Users Posts: 4,259 ✭✭✭Homer


    I'm just trying to decide how many pints you'll have to get to buy my silence ;)


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    #1919
    Charlie 22
    Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭Charlie 22


    Kintarō Hattori wrote: »
    Rightyo, looking at it more it just isn't quite my cup of tea so you're more than welcome to it if you would still like it.

    Do you want to send me a pm sir?

    Just looking to buy a kinetic quite similar to this :(

    Let me know if the other offer falls through!
    Also do you mind me asking where did you get it?


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    #1920
    Fatbiker
    Registered Users Posts: 138 ✭✭Fatbiker


    Kintarō Hattori wrote: »
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    This arrived about 20 minutes ago. I don't know if it's a keeper though. Like the last Seiko I bought it on a whim and looking at it now it's not terribly interesting. Technically it's great but it has a slight whiff of boring about it.

    What do you guys think? Keep or sell on for the price I bought it which was about €100.
    Jeez! You guys don't exactly bid it up now, do you? Seriously, I am interested but my recent cheapie hasn't even arrived yet...hmmm..just bid on another very cheap Seiko(no chance of winning tho')...aargh! Decisions decisions!


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    #1921
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users Posts: 14,964 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    Charlie 22 wrote: »
    Just looking to buy a kinetic quite similar to this :(

    Let me know if the other offer falls through!
    Also do you mind me asking where did you get it?

    The other offer did indeed fall through so I have it up on Adverts. I bought it on eBay from a well established seller in Singapore.
    Fatbiker wrote: »
    Jeez! You guys don't exactly bid it up now, do you? Seriously, I am interested but my recent cheapie hasn't even arrived yet...hmmm..just bid on another very cheap Seiko(no chance of winning tho')...aargh! Decisions decisions!

    It might be the lack of sleep but you've lost me a little.


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