Post pics of your watches Part II

fortyplus · 29-12-2022 06:06PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120044218#Comment_120044218

O'Reilly, Francis St. It was in November auction, did not sell, I bought in December. A bit wary buying a watch at auction, but it's 2019, condition looked good but grubby and so far so good. It's now as new to the naked eye, I took off the strap & polished with a Cape Cod polishing cloth, and it came up beautifully.

893bet · 29-12-2022 06:20PM

Incoming myself today. Bit random for me. LeMan fly back chrono. There a tree very few chronos that for my size preferences so couldn’t leave it pass. Dial has wonderful depth.

scwazrh · 29-12-2022 08:43PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120044383#Comment_120044383

Was this the one on adverts ?lovely watch except I can’t unsee the cut out 6 & 10 . 38mm isn’t it ?

893bet · 29-12-2022 08:49PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120044787#Comment_120044787

Yes that’s the one.

And I know. It’s one of my pain points also.

38mm or so and wears relatively small. Similar in wear size to the Ming you now have.

Wibbs · 29-12-2022 08:56PM

Nice. And a flyback too. I've long been surprised how so many of the big money chronos out there don't include this complication(especially the ones that claim aviation history). And as it happens this very eve, I'm keeping the faith with you. 😁

Working class heroes · 30-12-2022 06:37PM

My most recent addition to my modest collection.

scwazrh · 30-12-2022 08:21PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120047394#Comment_120047394

Great watch.I bought mine in 2017 and still wear it regularly.Bracelet is typical seiko so I wear it on a rubber strap but can’t fault the watch itself and Lume is savage as to be expected .

Working class heroes · 30-12-2022 08:43PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120047690#Comment_120047690

Cheers.

Any suggestions on where to get a rubber strap?

scwazrh · 30-12-2022 08:58PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120047791#Comment_120047791

I like the Barton watch straps .Under €30 if I remember correctly, have the quick release spring bars and lovely and soft .Ive also tried the crafter blue but they are closer to €80 and very stiff .Smell great though , I think they had a vanilla extract or similar to the rubber compound.

Working class heroes · 30-12-2022 08:59PM

Cool, thanks.

unkel · 30-12-2022 10:06PM

Or just the standard Seiko OEM rubber bracelets, they are grand, cheap as chips and quite comfy. I think they are called Z20 / Z22

dakar · 30-12-2022 10:24PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120048135#Comment_120048135

Yup, wearing mine as we speak, I have the OEM Seiko bracelet, a couple of Crafter Blues and a selection of other random straps for my Samurais and the Seiko rubber is the most comfortable.

banie01 · 30-12-2022 10:55PM

I've had a couple of Barton straps and I had trouble with one of them. It had a stitched border that just started fraying. Barton sent a replacement and even followed up to check I'd received it. Great service for what was a €20 strap in fairness. The replacement was perfect too.

Obligatory watch photo below. A bit of a lume monster too 😁

scwazrh · 30-12-2022 11:29PM

I’ve always found the older Seiko rubber very stiff and uncomfortable. The newer ones released a few years ago are very good though but are €80/€90

The old ones are cheap but as I said very stiff

Cyrus · 31-12-2022 07:43PM

Happy new year folks, this is my favourite incoming this year I must say

scwazrh · 31-12-2022 08:58PM

Happy new year to all and may next year bring us all lots of watches and debate topics to keep this forum ticking along.

Ive had a good few incomings and a couple of outgoings this year .The Cartier Santos or GS snowflake are my favourites.Most disappointing watch in for me was the BB58 and has now been moved on.It was a watch I was sure I would like based on all the hype but lesson learned to ignore the hype in future.I still think it looks great in pics but on the wrist it’s nothing exciting for me.

hitemfrank · 31-12-2022 09:49PM

I need to get on to saving towards a Santos at some point. Lovely watch.

banie01 · 31-12-2022 10:13PM

Happy New year lads! May 2023 bring us all health, happiness and that ever elusive quality of "enough".

eljono · 31-12-2022 10:43PM

Happy New Year folks, it has been great following many of the watch threads this year. Thanks for all your posts and contributions.

micks_address · 31-12-2022 11:22PM

Seiko Saturday? I've forgotten what day of the week it is. Happy new years folks.

Deep Thought · 01-01-2023 12:55PM

What model is that one?

H_Lime · 01-01-2023 01:19PM

Looks like a 62mas, sweet. Love them brutal lugs.

H_Lime · 01-01-2023 01:24PM

Happy New Year folks.

micks_address · 01-01-2023 01:35PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120052273#Comment_120052273

https://www.fratellowatches.com/seiko-sla037j1-55th-anniversary-diver-watch/#gref

Sla037. High beat movement. Hasnt left my wrist much since I got it a month or so ago

Deep Thought · 01-01-2023 02:04PM

@Cyrus

What model is the IWC? Looks great

Cyrus · 01-01-2023 02:33PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120052458#Comment_120052458

Thanks

it’s the new 41mm pilots chrono 3881 is the ref I believe.

Gamb!t · 01-01-2023 06:26PM

Any Cartier Ballon Bleu watches in here ?

Cyrus · 02-01-2023 08:51AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120053241#Comment_120053241

My brother in law has one nice watch but disaster resale wise.

Gamb!t · 02-01-2023 01:00PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120054803#Comment_120054803

What was the issue with resale?

banie01 · 02-01-2023 01:54PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120055464#Comment_120055464

The value. They are an expensive watch new and hold their value like a falling stone.

Don't get me wrong, a lovely range of watches but not one I'd buy new or with a hope of breaking even if I did. They are good value 2nd hand. But if it must be bought new? Expect a big loss when time comes to resell it.

Post pics of your watches Part II

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