[Monty Burnz]

Originally Posted by CarltonBrowne

And if you haven't got enough straps you could also have a look at Toshi straps.
http://www.toshi-straps.co.uk

I got one of these for my Damasko - it was ok, but I was quite underwhelmed considering how much it cost me. I wasn't expecting a strap that would look tired and worn after only about 50 days wear.

I think that his straps are always praised to high heaven on TZ-UK because he posts there. Nobody says anything bad about them, his pals praise them, and you end up with this sort of group-think were it's received wisdom that they are great - until you get your hands on one.

It's the exact same thing that has stopped me ever buying one of Eddie Platts' watches - I'd be afraid that the rave reviews are part of the same wisdom.

Sorry for going O/T!

[bogmanfan]

Originally Posted by Monty Burnz

It's the exact same thing that has stopped me ever buying one of Eddie Platts' watches - I'd be afraid that the rave reviews are part of the same wisdom.

I had a PRS 20 (Eddie Platts' PAM homage) for about 2 days before I sold it. I really didn't like it at all, but it did seem to be reasonably well made. Still wouldn't buy any of his other models though. Like you, the hype makes me suspicious.

[buck65]

This is interesting guys - I post there too under the moniker Zenmonk, but like yerselves I am suspicious of the luv in for precista and Damasko watches. Just because some of the lads know Eddie they are a bit in awe of his stuff when at the end of the day it is just inexpensive homage watches.
In fairness the Fifty Fathoms knock off looks nice but it is a knock off , the Italian or Panerai knock off never did it for me personally. Just don't get the devotion. Are they any better than for instance Steinhart? A brand that receives a fiar bit of flak there btw.
Damasko are nice enough looking watches and are building in house movements so to me are a big step up.
What I also don't like about TZUK is Eddie's anti Bremont interjections. Fair enough as a poster he's entitled to his opinion but as a "competitor" and especially a site moderator maybe a bit of restraint would be advised especially when Bremont and Precista are not comparable in quality.
Recently I started a thread there about the Supermarine as it is a fine looking piece and I am considering a purchase and Eddie came in with some sort of put down of the brand that I don't actually understand. His cronies follow suit and suddenly rather than discussing a watch it is a personal vendetta against two guys who are making decent watches and a go at things.

[m4r10]

This should belong to a "Bashing the TZUK" thread, but here's my 2 cents on this. I was put off posting and even visiting the said site because of the attitude of the owner and the few "know-it-all" regular posters. It's all fine if you have something to say that they agree on and God forbid you bring a subject they dislike because they'll be on your case like a rash!

I think I'll stick with this forum and Watchuseek, which are way more friendly and with tones of information even on the "unapproved" brands.

[buck65]

And don't dare question the aesthetics of the Rolex Deep Sea Sea Dweller!

[bogmanfan]

Originally Posted by buck65

And don't dare question the aesthetics of the Rolex Deep Sea Sea Dweller!

What annoys me about the place is that for a forum of so-called watch lovers, if it ain't Rolex, Sinn, Panerai or Omega, they don't want to know about it.

[Cyrus]

Originally Posted by Homer

No prizes for guessing where I acquired this PAM

Have to say I absolutely love it!

glad you like it justin

im ashamed to say i never changed the strap from tan, the dark brown and runbber look very good

[Deep Thought]

mmmm

Am a member on TZ also, and do find them very elitist

Was looking at a watch for sale, no expensive, would only sell to UK person

I would have bought it there and then...but felt a bit ..."you're not in our gang type thing"

Thought it was just me...but obviously not

Anyway...my 0.02c

[Deep Thought]

Originally Posted by Homer

No prizes for guessing where I acquired this PAM

Have to say I absolutely love it!

Shes a beauty, saw her on TZ...you lucky devil :-p

[MrSparkle]

Originally Posted by Homer

No prizes for guessing where I acquired this PAM

Have to say I absolutely love it!

Congrats. I was tempted to go for it aswell, I'm sorry I didn't after.

[Deep Thought]

Originally Posted by Nolimits

First of all, some great customer service from Stowa, Fedex can never find my house, It was came a day earlier than I expected so by the time I rang up to leave a phone number it was too late to get the message to the driver. As a result of this there was a failed delivery yesterday, I got an email from Stowa this morning, telling me that they rang FedEx and they were told the delivery failed, and gave me a number to contact Fedex from.

Lovely, nice and clean look. Also love the screws on the back.

Nice

[dancrowley]

Had this delivered recently (photos are from some other dude's Flickr page).







I got it from these guys. I love it. I also love this thread; long may it continue!

[quattro777]

Not a fan of the TZUK forum and its attitude and I don't post there.

I did buy one of his watches, not because of any rave review on the forum but because I liked the way it looked. I was quite happy with the quality of the item for the price.

I bought my Damasko directly from Damasko, the 12 month wait was well worth it!

[peasant]

It finally arrived today

Vostok Komandirskie K-34

Great looking watch, very happy. Nice quality details everywhere, even the strap is nice. Looks and feels a lot more expensive than it was.

Did I say that I'm very happy?

[bogmanfan]