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    #8732
    Keyzer
    Registered Users Posts: 4,331 ✭✭✭Keyzer


    That Rolex is delicious, just delicious...

    Well wear and enjoy Time...


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    #8733
    Cyrus
    Registered Users Posts: 19,779 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    unkel wrote: »
    The blue dial on the DJ is just stunning. Pity Rolex don't do any watches that I like, with that colour dial

    im guessing you like this unkel :p

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    #8734
    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users Posts: 26,558 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    Cyrus wrote: »
    im guessing you like this unkel :p

    Pic of GMT Master-II WG

    this is the watch that made me fall in love with the GMT Master-II, the price tag made me fall in love with the jubilee version :pac:


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    #8735
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,003 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    Cyrus wrote: »
    im guessing you like this unkel :p

    No, I don't like any of the GMT Master-II


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    #8736
    banie01
    Registered Users Posts: 16,549 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    @time, well wear on the GMTII, a classic piece.

    Got my Bund V3 back today after its crown/stem replacement.

    Nowhere near the same league as a Rollie of course but it's capped off what has been nice week for me, with some horological loveliness.

    The sapphire caseback has almost left me debating whether to wear it backwards or not ;)
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    #8737
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,099 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    Nice one B. :) Didn't realise it was also a column wheel chronograph. Sweet.

    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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    #8738
    banie01
    Registered Users Posts: 16,549 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    Wibbs wrote: »
    Nice one B. :) Didn't realise it was also a column wheel chronograph. Sweet.

    Yeah, it's the same movement as the 1963 chronos AFAIK.
    It is mesmerising to look at :pac:


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    #8739
    Cyrus
    Registered Users Posts: 19,779 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    unkel wrote: »
    No, I don't like any of the GMT Master-II

    jaysus you are a fussy bugger :P


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    #8740
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,003 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    You are not wrong. I am not fussy about 95% of things in life, I have pretty much no OCD to speak off. But I can be very fussy when it comes to some stuff, like the fit of a jacket :o


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    #8741
    njburke
    Registered Users Posts: 1,012 ✭✭✭njburke


    @time, lovely pair of classic rolexs, well wear.
    Today I'm going big or going home, a seiko 5 recraft, my biggest watch. I added the scratch on the hardlex.
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    #8742
    Lorddrakul
    Registered Users Posts: 1,705 ✭✭✭Lorddrakul


    Wibbs wrote: »
    Nice one B. :) Didn't realise it was also a column wheel chronograph. Sweet.
    banie01 wrote: »
    Yeah, it's the same movement as the 1963 chronos AFAIK.
    It is mesmerising to look at :pac:

    Indeed, that is much the same movement as is in the Alpha M1957 moon watch homage.

    Lovely movement. Based on the Venus 175 column wheel chrono, but slightly ruggedised for use by the Chinese air force back in the the day.

    Well worth a display back.


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    #8743
    dudeeile
    Registered Users Posts: 2,146 ✭✭✭dudeeile


    After inspiration from Cyclingtourist, this arrived.

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    €135 from aliexpress, sapphire crystal. Ordered on the 11th July so that was super fast delivery.

    Great bunch of lads put this lovely sticker on the box!

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    Although, someone noticed something ****y...

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    #8744
    Cyclingtourist
    Registered Users Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭Cyclingtourist


    dudeeile wrote: »
    After inspiration from Cyclingtourist, this arrived.

    I'm wearing mine today. It's my favourite daily watch for now.

    I inspired myself to look for another species of Seagull and found a HKED panda Seagull 1963 look-a-like on Aliexpress from a seller called 'CY Chronograph Watch Store'. In the photos it looks exactly like the HKED version and the specs are the same but price was about €100 less. It probably won't arrive for at least another couple of weeks and expect to have to pay duty. :-(
    Will post a pic when I get it.
    Also I'm tempted by a green dial version I've seen, so may end up with at least 3 versions.


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    #8745
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,003 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    dudeeile wrote: »

    Although, someone noticed something ****y...

    Don't worry about that. That sticker just means the goods came from outside of the EU

    And customs should be paid if the value exceeds €22. But obviously the value as declared by the seller was below this threshold so no payment is due hence it arrived at your door without interception :D


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    #8746
    Cyclingtourist
    Registered Users Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭Cyclingtourist


    Tissot Ballade chronometer.

    The most expensive watch in my collection but doesn't get a lot of wrist time because it's a bit too 'dressy' for my lifestyle.

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    #8747
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Have the left about 4 years, haven’t taken it off Since I bought it, bar going on holidays.

    Bought the right last week from America to have something to wear on holidays! Have to say I’m pleasantly surprised, it’s a very nice watch. I know they’re not liked but it’s exactly what I wanted. Not bad for 68 dollars delivered!


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    #8748
    [Deleted User]
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    SBBN015. It's on a silicone strap that comes stock with one of the older higher end Tunas. Very comfortable. Unfortunately dust/lint does get picked up in the folds. It's not as noticeable as in this pic. When I think of it, a rinse every couple of days in warm soapy water removes that kind of thing.

    One of the greatest watch related regrets I have is, can you believe, losing the bracelet for this. Left behind after a holiday abroad a good few years ago. That said, I essentially wore it on bracelet for the novelty factor every now and then. However an OEM replacement would be essentially impossible/prohibitively expensive to replace. The bracelet on the replacement SBBN031/35 is nothing likes as nice. And I hate losing nice things. It was an incredibly solid, good bracelet, albeit on my wrist the watch did not wear particularly well on bracelet and the weight was very noticeable, which is why I bought the silicone strap for it.

    Anyway, it's a fantastic watch. 7c46 quartz movement. It's basically my beater analog watch and it hardly has a mark on it. I'm not generally fussed about wear and tear, but I suppose I do like to look after my dressier watches a bit. This one, I have no issue with a ding/scratch to the case or bezel. The crystal seems to be invulnerable

    Mine is about 8 years old and yet to change the battery (rated for 5 years). They discontinued this model and replaced with the SBBN031. Still a great watch but I do prefer the hands, dial and indices on mine. I really love the domed crystal, and happily they retained this on the upgrade.

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    #8749
    Time
    Registered Users Posts: 993 ✭✭✭Time


    L-M wrote: »
    Have the left about 4 years, haven’t taken it off Since I bought it, bar going on holidays.

    Bought the right last week from America to have something to wear on holidays! Have to say I’m pleasantly surprised, it’s a very nice watch. I know they’re not liked but it’s exactly what I wanted. Not bad for 68 dollars delivered!

    That picture made me wonder what i sub would look like on a president bracelet. All i can say is i think i'm in love

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    #8750
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,003 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    ecoli3136 wrote: »
    SBBN015. It's on a silicone strap that comes stock with one of the older higher end Tunas. Very comfortable. Unfortunately dust/lint does get picked up in the folds. It's not as noticeable as in this pic. When I think of it, a rinse every couple of days in warm soapy water removes that kind of thing.

    One of the greatest watch related regrets I have is, can you believe, losing the bracelet for this.

    I have its brother the SBBN037. Had it on a blue Barton sailcloth the last few days, but just swapped back for the shark mesh I had on it before. It really looks and feels well and I'm no fan of bracelets in general. Try one!
    L-M wrote: »
    Have the left about 4 years, haven’t taken it off Since I bought it, bar going on holidays.

    OP looks tiny compared to the Invicta. Is it a 34?


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    #8751
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    No it’s a 38, the Invicta is a 43 I think.


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    #8752
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Time wrote: »
    That picture made me wonder what i sub would look like on a president bracelet. All i can say is i think i'm in love

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    I much prefer the Oyster, it’s the main reason I didn’t put a deposit down to wait for a GMT master “Batman” a year or so ago. And then they doubled in price second hand. I’ll bide my time, my day will come lol


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    #8753
    Time
    Registered Users Posts: 993 ✭✭✭Time


    L-M wrote: »
    I much prefer the Oyster, it’s the main reason I didn’t put a deposit down to wait for a GMT master “Batman” a year or so ago. And then they doubled in price second hand. I’ll bide my time, my day will come lol

    I must be the only person on here who just isn't that into the Oyster bracelet.


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    #8754
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Time wrote: »
    I must be the only person on here who just isn't that into the Oyster bracelet.

    Yeah I think it’s just a lot less fussy. I think the others are a bit much.

    But hey, that’s why different bracelets exist!


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    #8755
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,003 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    The Oyster bracelet is one of the very few bracelets I can just about tolerate :D

    (not a fan of bracelets, if that wasn't already obvious)


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    #8756
    Cyrus
    Registered Users Posts: 19,779 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    Time wrote: »
    I must be the only person on here who just isn't that into the Oyster bracelet.

    I had a datejust 41 with the jubilee and it’s a lovely bracelet but on the gmt it looks off to me much prefer oyster


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    #8757
    Oafley Jones
    Registered Users Posts: 6,464 ✭✭✭Oafley Jones


    Cyrus wrote: »
    I had a datejust 41 with the jubilee and it’s a lovely bracelet but on the gmt it looks off to me much prefer oyster

    It's those big polished centre links I don't care for with the GMT. It looks great when they're brushed, otherwise it's too much bling for the style of watch.

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    #8758
    blue5000
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,630 Mod ✭✭✭✭blue5000


    Time wrote: »
    That picture made me wonder what i sub would look like on a president bracelet. All i can say is i think i'm in love

    []

    Am I the only one to scroll back up to double check if this was an Invicta?:confused:

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



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    #8759
    dudeeile
    Registered Users Posts: 2,146 ✭✭✭dudeeile


    unkel wrote: »
    Yeah I prefer not to post, some bad experiences in the past. Where are you based?

    I'm gonna offer asking on this in the hope we can sort someting out, I'm kinda surprised it's commentless all this time, proof there is varying taste.


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    #8760
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    blue5000 wrote: »
    Am I the only one to scroll back up to double check if this was an Invicta?:confused:

    It’s honestly a fantastic watch. I don’t have a watch screw driver at home so I haven’t actually worn it yet.


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    #8761
    Cyrus
    Registered Users Posts: 19,779 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    Oafley Jones wrote: »
    It's those big polished centre links I don't care for with the GMT. It looks great when they're brushed, otherwise it's too much bling for the style of watch.
    SNIP

    Fair enough I had a gmt2 ceramic once with the pcls brushed but left them alone on my current one

    Imo the jubilee is far blingier than the oyster


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