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Watch Plans for 2019

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  • #92
    Sebastian Dangerfield
    Registered Users Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭Sebastian Dangerfield


    Any thoughts on the Seiko SSA231K1? Hoping to pick one up soon


  • #93
    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,436 ✭✭✭micks_address


    Sebastian Dangerfield wrote: »
    Any thoughts on the Seiko SSA231K1? Hoping to pick one up soon
    Nice watch. Is the dial enamel?


  • #94
    Cienciano
    Registered Users Posts: 14,215 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    SeaFields wrote: »
    I got a Seiko presage cocktail last year. It's a stunning watch in my eyes. I want to get something on steel and came across the seiko perpetual calendar recently. That's my aim for 2019 me thinks or something similar.

    That kinetic perpetual calendar is good value on creation watches now.

    https://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-mens-208/seiko-premier-kinetic-perpetual-calendar-snp143-snp143p1-snp143p-mens-watch-11090.html

    https://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-mens-208/seiko-premier-kinetic-perpetual-calendar-snp141-snp141p1-snp141p-mens-watch-11089.html


    Few other variants too. Very nice watch for under 500.


  • #95
    Jude13
    Registered Users Posts: 3,794 ✭✭✭Jude13


    Plan is to get a Rolex 126710BLRO, although the GMT Pepsi has always been my dream watch since I was a kid, and I've planned for it since the new one was launched at baselworld, its still a hard sell to myself. If I had a son I would convince myself I was holding on to it for him, girls wear men's watches right? That will seal the deal.


  • #96
    Keyzer
    Registered Users Posts: 4,331 ✭✭✭Keyzer


    I'm toying with the idea of getting a Rolex SM/SD.


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  • #97
    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    I really quite fancy this strap for my Steinhart Ocean One 39:

    https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/accessoires/bracelet/stahlband-20x16-mm-fuenfreihig-fuer-ocean-39-inkl-bandanstoesse.html

    Quite pricey, but does look lovely. My current metal strap has held up well for it's first 6 months!


  • #98
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 64,693 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    It's a two figure price, go for it!

    You save that per week with your depreciation free car alone :)


  • #99
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 64,693 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    I've developed a massive horn for a Seiko SBBN037 MarineMaster Professional 300 "Blue Tuna". Quartz and all :o:p

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    North of USD1000 plus shipping from the far east brand new - that seems full Japanese retail price of 120k Yen and I would not want to be hit for VAT on top of that. If anyone spots one second hand, let me know!


  • #100
    Jude13
    Registered Users Posts: 3,794 ✭✭✭Jude13


    That is a horny watch alright


  • #101
    2shea
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭2shea


    unkel wrote: »
    I've developed a massive horn for a Seiko SBBN037 MarineMaster Professional 300 "Blue Tuna". Quartz and all :o:p

    1dd3fbcee449690fe9b817a6388338a4.jpg

    North of USD1000 plus shipping from the far east brand new - that seems full Japanese retail price of 120k Yen and I would not want to be hit for VAT on top of that. If anyone spots one second hand, let me know!

    If you buy in Japan when visiting you get 8% tax back. If you know someone going to the rugby world cup they could get you one from the Wako store in Ginza Tokyo.


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  • #102
    Time
    Registered Users Posts: 993 ✭✭✭Time


    Im at an absolute loss on what to get next. I have an Aquaracer, Seamaster, and Datejust. I’ve small enough wrists so anything over 40 is generally out.

    I really like A Lange & Sohne so an 1815 might be an option, but 18k would get me two or three rolexes


  • #103
    oxocube
    Registered Users Posts: 456 ✭✭oxocube


    Time wrote: »
    Im at an absolute loss on what to get next. I have an Aquaracer, Seamaster, and Datejust. I’ve small enough wrists so anything over 40 is generally out.

    I really like A Lange & Sohne so an 1815 might be an option, but 18k would get me two or three rolexes

    Look into Glashütte Original :cool:


  • #104
    Time
    Registered Users Posts: 993 ✭✭✭Time


    oxocube wrote: »
    Look into Glashütte Original :cool:

    Excellent suggestion, i just had a look at the Glashütte website, some very nice pieces on there. I particularly like the senator in RG, i never realised that they were all in house either which i prefer to Sellita, ETA etc..


  • #105
    oxocube
    Registered Users Posts: 456 ✭✭oxocube


    Time wrote: »
    Excellent suggestion, i just had a look at the Glashütte website, some very nice pieces on there. I particularly like the senator in RG, i never realised that they were all in house either which i prefer to Sellita, ETA etc..

    The used price on these is very soft compared to A Lange & Sohne. I've never seen one of these in person so a trip to London to check them out might be in order :)


  • #106
    Time
    Registered Users Posts: 993 ✭✭✭Time


    oxocube wrote: »
    The used price on these is very soft compared to A Lange & Sohne. I've never seen one of these in person so a trip to London to check them out might be in order :)

    I'm in London next week anyway so i'll pop into Harrods in T2 and see how they are on the wrist.


  • #107
    893bet
    Registered Users Posts: 8,725 ✭✭✭893bet


    Been eyeing this watch for a while.

    Opinions anyone?

    https://www.adverts.ie/14008633

    Need to get on the wrist to see.


  • #108
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 64,693 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    Are you watchthisspace?

    If not then it looks like they got there before you :(


  • #109
    893bet
    Registered Users Posts: 8,725 ✭✭✭893bet


    unkel wrote: »
    Are you watchthisspace?

    If not then it looks like they got there before you :(

    I am monitoring in the back ground....in PM contact. If it sells it sorts my decision easy!


  • #110
    johnphillips
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭johnphillips


    I had been interested in picking up an automatic watch with a white face - I really like the explorer ii but it's outside my price range at the moment. I quite like the look of the Steinhart Ocean 2.
    Someone suggested Botta on another topic and I'm quite impressed by their look. More research required!


  • #111
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users Posts: 14,963 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


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    Folks, I'm in love with that. Do any of you fine folk know the Seiko model number and whether it's on a stock or aftermarket strap?


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  • #112
    funkyouup
    Registered Users Posts: 832 ✭✭✭funkyouup


    Think this is it?

    https://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-mens-208/seiko-presage-automatic-japan-made-sary073-mens-watch-11401.html


  • #113
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users Posts: 14,963 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    funkyouup wrote: »
    Think this is it?

    https://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-mens-208/seiko-presage-automatic-japan-made-sary073-mens-watch-11401.html

    Thanks funk. It's amazing the difference a good photo makes. Looking on the Creation site I wouldn't think twice about it but with the photo from my post it really pops. I think it'll be bought some time this year.


  • #114
    funkyouup
    Registered Users Posts: 832 ✭✭✭funkyouup


    They look even better in the flesh.


  • #115
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users Posts: 14,963 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    funkyouup wrote: »
    They look even better in the flesh.

    I've never seen one so that's good to hear. The chap who took the picture above has come back to tell me the brand of strap so happy days.


  • #116
    funkyouup
    Registered Users Posts: 832 ✭✭✭funkyouup


    I wasnt bothered with them until i saw one in a window a while back, the dial looks great when it hits the light.


  • #117
    Homer
    Registered Users Posts: 4,257 ✭✭✭Homer


    It’s also known as the cocktail time. A quick google will show you the various options, especially on the dial. I had the lighter blue variation and still regret flipping it to this day (amongst others I know I know :D)
    Fantastic value and beautiful watch.


  • #118
    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,436 ✭✭✭micks_address


    Ordered Thursday


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    Marine klassik 40mm Roman numeral dial with date and top eta movement.. got to stop buying watches


  • #119
    OldRio
    Registered Users Posts: 5,907 ✭✭✭OldRio


    Hi, I've been looking to buy a cheap field watch for a while.
    Eventually, after months of saving purchased a Casio Forester on a green strap. 30 odd euro. Ordered from the States should be here the end of the month.
    😁


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