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unkel · 04-08-2020 9:05pm

I bet you hope they start the money printing presses double quick over there too like we did here with the free money for all (and nobody will have to pay for it). Will be very good for the value of crypto

unkel · 04-08-2020 9:07pm

I'm planning a trip to the USA already, this is how I will travel back

banie01 · 04-08-2020 9:12pm

unkel wrote: »

I bet you hope they start the money printing presses double quick over there too like we did here with the free money for all (and nobody will have to pay for it). Will be very good for the value of crypto

Crypto has already seen a nice uptick on it really

hitemfrank · 04-08-2020 11:54pm

In other news, Tritium

blue5000 · 05-08-2020 9:58am

unkel wrote: »

I'm planning a trip to the USA already, this is how I will travel back

No offence, but are you getting plastic surgery as well:D?

unkel · 05-08-2020 10:02am

blue5000 wrote: »

No offence, but are you getting plastic surgery as well:D?

No, the guy is not half as handsome as I am but I grant you he has far fewer grey hairs :pac:

unkel · 05-08-2020 10:07am

Cyrus wrote: »

It’s lovely but I give it a month

Tops

Here we are two months later and I still have it

I am developing a massive horn for the 116622 though

My main watch just has to be blue. I've tried and failed with black faced watches or ones that are supposed to be blue, but mainly black in most circumstances. Even the Marine Master professional might be up for the chop now

Cyclingtourist · 05-08-2020 10:32am

The Great Patriotic Watch.

banie01 · 05-08-2020 12:13pm

hitemfrank wrote: »

In other news, Tritium

Lovely glow!

The Ball hydrocarbon aeroGMT has really caught my eye over the last few weeks.
I am wavering between a Tudor BlackBay and that at the moment as my next "big" purchase.

Blackbays are really lovely on the wrist, but the one I want is the Harrods.
I'm not able to convince myself it's worth the premium over the normal models and keep going back and forth on it.

The Ball GMT just everytime I see it, it makes go mmmm....
If and when they start hitting the second hand market I might take a serious look.

hitemfrank · 05-08-2020 12:30pm

banie01 wrote: »

Lovely glow!

The Ball hydrocarbon aeroGMT has really caught my eye over the last few weeks.
I am wavering between a Tudor BlackBay and that at the moment as my next "big" purchase.

Blackbays are really lovely on the wrist, but the one I want is the Harrods.
I'm not able to convince myself it's worth the premium over the normal models and keep going back and forth on it.

The Ball GMT just everytime I see it, it makes go mmmm....
If and when they start hitting the second hand market I might take a serious look.

It's a pain in the hoop to get my phone camera to show it well. It either makes the entire picture too dark, or too bright to be able to see the glow.

I saw a picture of the Marine GMT a few days ago and I spent a while looking at it. Convinced myself I don't need it and it would be too big for me.

NIMAN · 05-08-2020 9:01pm

Cyclingtourist wrote: »

The Great Patriotic Watch.

Fantastic book.

Nice watch too.

banie01 · 05-08-2020 11:18pm

Frank's recent lume shot reboot has inspired me to snap a pic of this.
My Bund glowing softly

eljono · 06-08-2020 9:17am

I too have been playing around with lume shots recently on my phone. I think to get a proper, stabilised shot I'd need to set up my camera on a tripod, but still impressed with the light capture from my phone's camera.

Seamaster Pro and Globemaster:

The SMP up close:

James Bond Junior · 06-08-2020 11:22am

I was playing golf last week in the blazing Middle Eastern sun and the lume on my SMP was super bright that night from all of the exposure to sun. It's pretty cool! Just shows how bright they are when they reflect on the edges like above.

Cyclingtourist · 06-08-2020 12:41pm

Arrived this morning out of the blue in a green an Post van. Vendor's customs declaration was somewhat 'economical with the truth' so looks like I won't have to pay anything extra.

This, as far as I can tell, is exactly the same as the panda version HKED has showning on his website. It's branded Red Star and comes in cardboard RS presentation box with a Chinese instruction manual and a nice chamois-type cloth. €167 from Aliexpress (18 days to arrive).

The strap (branded clasp) is a bit crappy so will probably be due for an early replacement.

First impressions are very good and the crown is slightly bigger than my standard Seagull 1963 which is great as the only minor gripe I had with it was that the crown was too small for a hand-winder.

dudeeile · 06-08-2020 1:17pm

I sent mine back as the seller was too difficult to deal with, they kept insisting I shouldn't be inspecting the watch with a loupe and all was grand. I'm not sure if it was or wasn't but the fact that we couldn't work something out made the decision for me, fecking shame.

Cyclingtourist · 06-08-2020 3:14pm

dudeeile wrote: »

I sent mine back as the seller was too difficult to deal with, they kept insisting I shouldn't be inspecting the watch with a loupe and all was grand. I'm not sure if it was or wasn't but the fact that we couldn't work something out made the decision for me, fecking shame.

Sorry to hear that. Unfortunately it's a fact that when it comes to after sales service you get what you pay for. Admittedly, I took a risk buying this one but so far so good.
If you're still interested in getting the standard version I'd recommend you pay the extra and buy from one of the European sellers, Poljot24, Watchunique (where mine originated) or Seagull1963.org.
It's a great watch IMO and despite this version being allegedly closer to the original dial, I still prefer the dial on the standard version with red star logo, blue hour/minutes and red chrono hand.

Cyclingtourist · 06-08-2020 3:57pm

Here's the two versions on my wrist for comparison.

Apart from the obvious differences the project 304 version (L) has a gold-coloured chapter ring, a goose-neck regulator, and a bigger display glass. Both have acrylic domed crystals.
With my failing eyesight (:() I can notice that the blue hands on the Seagull 1963 makes reading the time slightly easier and generally I prefer the dial aesthetic on it.

banie01 · 06-08-2020 4:01pm

The blue hands and the overall thoroughly commie aesthetic of the right hand watch are lovely.
But...
I do love the sub-dials on the left.

unkel · 06-08-2020 4:03pm

Cyclingtourist wrote: »

Apart from the obvious differences

The one on the right has 21 Zuan. According to a certain contributor to this forum, that makes it a better watch than the other one with just 19 Zuan :pac:

Birneybau · 06-08-2020 6:59pm

Bright lights, big city

893bet · 07-08-2020 8:46am

dudeeile wrote: »

I sent mine back as the seller was too difficult to deal with, they kept insisting I shouldn't be inspecting the watch with a loupe and all was grand. I'm not sure if it was or wasn't but the fact that we couldn't work something out made the decision for me, fecking shame.

What was wrong under a loupe?

And what did you want the seller to do about it?

Cyrus · 07-08-2020 10:06am

unkel wrote: »

Here we are two months later and I still have it

I am developing a massive horn for the 116622 though

My main watch just has to be blue. I've tried and failed with black faced watches or ones that are supposed to be blue, but mainly black in most circumstances. Even the Marine Master professional might be up for the chop now

i had a 116622 and while its lovely its very shiney, wasnt a keeper for me,

be aware as well, the platinum bezels cant really be refinished so if you damage it, you need a new one, and its pricey.

Cyrus · 07-08-2020 10:07am

893bet wrote: »

Mostly ALS, jaeger ultra thin. Curious as to how much negotiation room they have especially in non “hot” pieces.

Reluctant to deal with the one of the london greys in my head for some reason. Guardian of time have a good ALS selection available new!

Realistically could prob get the watch I want new from them for the second hand price from WF. Won’t be buying till next year either way.

might have asked before, have you tried an ultra thin yet?

i thought id like them but then didnt when i wore one for a bit, it was too thin.

Time · 07-08-2020 10:25am

Cyrus wrote: »

might have asked before, have you tried an ultra thin yet?

i thought id like them but then didnt when i wore one for a bit, it was too thin.

Have to agree, while they’re impressive technically when I tried one it felt alien, more like wearing a bracelet than a watch. I imagine you’d get used to it though.

893bet · 07-08-2020 10:28am

Cyrus wrote: »

might have asked before, have you tried an ultra thin yet?

i thought id like them but then didnt when i wore one for a bit, it was too thin.

Tried on a few in AD in UK.

The white dialled SS ultra thin moon and the grey faced white gold version.

White gold version is a class above in looks (and €€). I liked them both on the wrist but liking them for 5 minutes in the shop is different to an hour, a day, a week on the wrist.

dudeeile · 07-08-2020 10:46am

893bet wrote: »

What was wrong under a loupe?

And what did you want the seller to do about it?

To me it seemed like there was a fracture running from one of the teeth on a wheel, I noticed this with bare vision, looking at it using a loupe was inconclusive, I could see a jagged line but was it a crack? I had brought my concern to the seller and was basically told that I should not be using a loupe to inspect the watch and all was fine.

Now honestly, I'm not sure if there was damage or not but there did seem to be. I expected the seller to offer to send me a replacement and I return the original to them, let them inspect it and if all is fine, they can re-sell it, if not then I was correct.

Now I'm returning the watch for a full refund, I won't be buying from them again.

banie01 · 07-08-2020 10:47am

Cyrus wrote: »

i had a 116622 and while its lovely its very shiney, wasnt a keeper for me,

be aware as well, the platinum bezels cant really be refinished so if you damage it, you need a new one, and its pricey.

Think it may well have been on this very thread someone posted the price of a bezel as @3k+!!!

And...
They keep the old one to eliminate the chance of old parts being added to fake watches.
Which is understandable, but one would hope that the new bezel cost is at least discounted by the precious metal content of the old one?
Which makes dinging one! A terrifying proposition!

unkel · 07-08-2020 11:24am

I can guarantee you that I would not be having any bezel fixed by Rolex for €3k no matter how much damage I do to it

In fact, I would be very keen to buy one with a damaged bezel if I could get that at a heavy discount. Would ease my mind considerably in wearing it as a daily and not worrying too much about damaging it - further...

Wish I could try one on, but it really is my style and blue (diver) is my thing. And apart from the bezel and the slighter, more elegant case, the rest of the watch is 95% sub date, which is a fairly boring and common watch imho but obviously an excellent watch all the same. And the last quality blue diver that I had (Omega Seamaster), I kept for 3 years. Can't blame me for selling that and wanting to make the step up to Rolex

@Cyrus - did you have the blue one, yeah?

Cyrus · 07-08-2020 11:33am

unkel wrote: »

I can guarantee you that I would not be having any bezel fixed by Rolex for €3k no matter how much damage I do to it

In fact, I would be very keen to buy one with a damaged bezel if I could get that at a heavy discount. Would ease my mind considerably in wearing it as a daily and not worrying too much about damaging it - further...

Wish I could try one on, but it really is my style and blue (diver) is my thing. And apart from the bezel and the slighter, more elegant case, the rest of the watch is 95% sub date, which is a fairly boring and common watch imho but obviously an excellent watch all the same. And the last quality blue diver that I had (Omega Seamaster), I kept for 3 years. Can't blame me for selling that and wanting to make the step up to Rolex

@Cyrus - did you have the blue one, yeah?

yes had the blue one, its quite a bit different from the sub, polished centre links, no glidelock, different bezel, different case, gives a very different feel imo.

893bet · 07-08-2020 12:41pm

dudeeile wrote: »

To me it seemed like there was a fracture running from one of the teeth on a wheel, I noticed this with bare vision, looking at it using a loupe was inconclusive, I could see a jagged line but was it a crack? I had brought my concern to the seller and was basically told that I should not be using a loupe to inspect the watch and all was fine.

Now honestly, I'm not sure if there was damage or not but there did seem to be. I expected the seller to offer to send me a replacement and I return the original to them, let them inspect it and if all is fine, they can re-sell it, if not then I was correct.

Now I'm returning the watch for a full refund, I won't be buying from them again.

I guess from the sellers point of view the quality is commensurate with the price and they wouldn’t expect examination under a loupe.

Put a Rolex under a loupe and you will find flaws.......often seen in watch finder videos.

unkel · 07-08-2020 12:46pm

Cyrus wrote: »

yes had the blue one, its quite a bit different from the sub, polished centre links, no glidelock, different bezel, different case, gives a very different feel imo.

I was very surprised about myself, but I really like the polished centre links (exact same bracelet on the Yacht master as is on my Milgauss) compared to the same bracelet with the brushed centre links on my Explorer. I thought I wouldn't like the bling, but I do!

Also the more elegant case appeals to me, the maxi case of the sub is just too much case, too little watch

Would really, really have liked the glide lock as my wrist swells well more than the 5mm the easy lock system provides

The high end precious metal Yacht master got the glide lock in the most recent update. I wish Rolex would make it an optional extra on all of the oyster bracelet watches...

dudeeile · 07-08-2020 1:12pm

893bet wrote: »

I guess from the sellers point of view the quality is commensurate with the price and they wouldn’t expect examination under a loupe.

Put a Rolex under a loupe and you will find flaws.......often seen in watch finder videos.

Well a defect is a defect in my book, irrespective of the price. I do hear what you are saying all the same, very surprised about the rolex comment, really? I would imagine that should you inform them they would replace all the same but still very surprising.

Cyrus · 07-08-2020 2:43pm

unkel wrote: »

I was very surprised about myself, but I really like the polished centre links (exact same bracelet on the Yacht master as is on my Milgauss) compared to the same bracelet with the brushed centre links on my Explorer. I thought I wouldn't like the bling, but I do!

Also the more elegant case appeals to me, the maxi case of the sub is just too much case, too little watch

Would really, really have liked the glide lock as my wrist swells well more than the 5mm the easy lock system provides

The high end precious metal Yacht master got the glide lock in the most recent update. I wish Rolex would make it an optional extra on all of the oyster bracelet watches...

you can buy it and fit it, people have done.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=383790

which yachtmaster got glidelock? i think its the WG one on strap? not bracelet.

Oafley Jones · 07-08-2020 4:11pm

dudeeile wrote: »

Well a defect is a defect in my book, irrespective of the price. I do hear what you are saying all the same, very surprised about the rolex comment, really? I would imagine that should you inform them they would replace all the same but still very surprising.

I’ve seen some very dodgy paint application on the GMT hands on maybe three Rolex’s. Certainly didn’t need a loupe either. An Explorer 2 in Keanes was ridiculously poor, I’d have done a better job. And you should have seen some of my Prince August’s when I was a kid. A one off you’d forgive, but it doesn’t seem to isolated going from YouTube videos. It’s even more baffling when you consider Rolex buy them in

Cyclingtourist · 08-08-2020 1:44pm

Sunny Saturday in my backyard. The Red Star project 304 is looking and feeling better on a NATO.

hitemfrank · 08-08-2020 7:12pm

Wibbs · 08-08-2020 7:36pm

I do love cathedral hands.

08-08-2020 7:38pm

Cyclingtourist wrote: »

Sunny Saturday in my backyard. The Red Star project 304 is looking and feeling better on a NATO.

*SNIP*

That looks great on the Nato. Well chosen.

micks_address · 08-08-2020 8:19pm

ecoli3136 wrote: »

That looks great on the Nato. Well chosen.

Yes great combination

Cyclingtourist · 10-08-2020 9:06pm

A Swatch groupie with a bit of Rolex, a smidgen of Vostok and a touch of Cartier on the crown.

redlead · 11-08-2020 8:06am

Cyclingtourist wrote: »

A Swatch groupie with a bit of Rolex, a smidgen of Vostok and a touch of Cartier on the crown.

Haha only a connoisseur would spot it! More like 96 percent vostok with a smidgen of the others though. The only thing it doesn't seem to have in its DNA is a swatch! :-P

somebody_else · 11-08-2020 10:11am

And now something different.

hmt janata

Tom

Cyclingtourist · 11-08-2020 10:21am

Just got this food parcel from Poljot24 in Munich, thanks Julian.

Oh yes, the watch, a "very rare" slightly vintage Poljot. I will be posting a photo of my watch as soon as I've finished eating the Russisch Brot.

unkel · 11-08-2020 10:25am

somebody_else wrote: »

And now something different.

hmt janata

That's different alright!

Nine quid on eBay?

Linky

You'd nearly get one just to have something completely different in your collection!

Thirdfox · 11-08-2020 10:27am

HMT went out of business right? Hold on to it - maybe in 10 years time it'll double in value and be worth 18 euro

(seriously though I wouldn't mind a bit of Indian horology - I think that might have been their only mass produced brand in India - I hope there are still artisan micros there still).

somebody_else · 11-08-2020 10:37am

unkel wrote: »

That's different alright!

Nine quid on eBay?

Linky

You'd nearly get one just to have something completely different in your collection!

My one was 10 pounds.

I wish I found that listing you posted - it looks quite nice.

At the end all of those are franken-watches as dials are all re-painted and looks like made of paper but, it is unusually for sure.

Tom

unkel · 11-08-2020 10:46am

somebody_else wrote: »

I wish I found that listing you posted - it looks quite nice.

The plastic strap on it almost looks like real leather in the pictures :pac:

Cyclingtourist · 11-08-2020 11:04am

This came in the 'food parcel' along with a nice and handy single-watch travel case.

To quote from Julian Kampmann's letter
"Poljot Caliber 2614.2H with 17 jewels, 21.600 halfrotations/hour, shock protection, date and
approx 35 hours power reserve. A very robust manual winding caliber from Poljot!"

38mm case width.

Looks in mint condition and I picked the 'forest green' Rios strap to come with it.
Love that bezel which I think originated with Glasshutte chronos they were making for the Luftwaffe before they fell into the Russian (Soviet) orbit.
Also love the dial with the cathedral hands.
It was in P24's 'rare watches' section which has a couple of dozen, individual, mainly Russian watches.

unkel · 12-08-2020 11:37am

Orange Seiko Turtle SRPC95 in the post a few minutes ago. Stuck it on a Barton sailcloth

Some scratches on the bezel (not as prominent in real life as in that picture) that weren't mentioned in the adverts ad (another reason I prefer to meet in person rather than send / receive by email), but I got it really cheap. It was also advertised as the day function not working, but I suspect the seller wasn't aware that to change the day, you roll the crown the opposite way to changing the date. I will know tomorrow if this is the case!

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