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Cyrus · 2009-03-09 10:57:44

Well why else have this forum is we cant look at each others watches! here are my current 2. Tag Carrera Cv2010 everyday watch and my engagement present from my fiancee, an iwc portuguese chrono. The tag will be going soon, to make way for maybe another iwc, i also have a tag aquaracer en route as a 'beater'

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#7202 25-01-2020 11:06pm

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Zagato wrote: »

Definitely!

Always thought that the Overseas bracelet looks really comfy but have never managed to try one on.

It’s fairly comfy. But I am not a bracelet person, all other watches on nato, leather or rubber. Don’t have the option to that with the VC due to the integrated bracelet.

banie01 wrote: »

Is that a VC 893bet?

Lovely piece.

Sure it. A 42040 37mm. I have not wore it as much as I should!

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#7203 27-01-2020 3:12pm

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Another from bargain watches I'm not buying thread... got it before it went back up in price.

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#7204 28-01-2020 3:46pm

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First watch from kickstarter finally arrived today, full titanium with a Sellita sw200 elabore grade movement. Ball bearing ratchet in bezel and a nice rubber strap also.

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#7205 28-01-2020 3:51pm

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funkyouup wrote: »

First watch from kickstarter finally arrived today, full titanium with a Sellita sw200 elabore grade movement. Ball bearing ratchet in bezel and a nice rubber strap also.

That looks nice. How long was the wait?

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#7206 28-01-2020 3:56pm

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Krombopulos Michael wrote: »

That looks nice. How long was the wait?

The campaign started around March 20 last year, was meant to be ready in November but had a few delays along the way. Long long wait:)

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#7207 28-01-2020 4:05pm

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Came with a nice travel pouch too, feels like real leather to me.

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#7208 28-01-2020 4:31pm

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funkyouup wrote: »

Came with a nice travel pouch too, feels like real leather to me.

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=501302&stc=1&d=1580224032

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=501303&stc=1&d=1580224032

Very Nice. It would be one I would consider, but I'm more of a buy it now, rather than pre-order and wait months.

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#7209 28-01-2020 4:42pm

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Yea i know what you mean, i took a chance on it and the delays did end up pissing me off. The guy behind it had a good track record on delivering though so i wasnt worried about being ripped off.
Main problem was the campaign got a lot bigger than he anticipated, Sold about 1300 watches instead of around 300. it had a few stretch goals that all got activated when the campaign hit all its targets in the first 5 minutes of going live:D
The ball bearing bezel assembly had issues so that slowed things down, he also had a new clasp with a divers extension(hasnt arrived yet) that had its problems.
Different colour dials, different bezels as well but it all seems to have come good for him.

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#7210 28-01-2020 4:57pm

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Dan Henry today. It's been getting a lot of wrist time in the last few weeks.

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#7211 28-01-2020 5:06pm

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hitemfrank wrote: »

Dan Henry today. It's been getting a lot of wrist time in the last few weeks.

https://i.ibb.co/SV9fjd2/IMG-20200128-094248.jpg

I was wondering how it looked after we chatted about this a month ago. that looks amazing.

Does the Barton NATO get sweaty or itchy etc. as I've only worn leather straps.

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#7212 28-01-2020 5:33pm

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Krombopulos Michael wrote: »

I was wondering how it looked after we chatted about this a month ago. that looks amazing.

Does the Barton NATO get sweaty or itchy etc. as I've only worn leather straps.

No not itchy or sweaty at all. Very happy with it - as I am with all of the Barton straps I've bought.

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#7213 28-01-2020 9:24pm

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Haven't posted in a while. Switched to this as my daily driver Casio G Shock GA 100 1AER

Love it

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#7214 28-01-2020 9:34pm

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Been loving this pick up before Christmas it's an Invicta 29179 with jubilee bracelet but must importantly, a Seiko NH35A movement all for €100 how can you go wrong. I'm very very tempted get the black version I love it

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#7215 30-01-2020 8:06pm

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Find myself mostly wearing more daily beaters since moving over here.

This one is an oldie but goodie AMW-320R which is a later version of the Casio "Arnie" which has a push button on either side. Love the colour of the yellow/gold dial in the sun.

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#7216 03-02-2020 9:18am

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Was sorting out my home office, going through some boxes of paperwork, and I found my old watch I wore in college. Still in decent nick for many years in a box.

Kahuna Ripper2.jpg

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#7217 03-02-2020 2:37pm

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New to me Seiko spb079

Very happy with it.. just arrived today.

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#7218 03-02-2020 3:21pm

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Nice watch. Reminds me of the Tudor Black Bay blue. Those Seiko watches are great value.

micks_address wrote: »

New to me Seiko spb079

SNIP

Very happy with it.. just arrived today.

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#7219 03-02-2020 4:34pm

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That's class. I wasn't aware of that model. Where did you get it and how much did it set you back?

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#7220 03-02-2020 5:25pm

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That spb079 is a beautiful watch.

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#7221 03-02-2020 5:29pm

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unkel wrote: »

That's class. I wasn't aware of that model. Where did you get it and how much did it set you back?

If you are asking re the Seiko.. tz forums UK and under 500 delivered

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#7222 03-02-2020 6:20pm

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OldBean wrote: »

That spb079 is a beautiful watch.

It is a stunning watch.
Few variations for it SBDC061(bracelet, black bezel), SBDC063(rubber, blue bezel) Japanese and the SPB0779 (bracelet, black bezel), SPB079 (rubber, blue bezel) for the international market. Prefer the blue bezel myself.

Some good pics here.
https://forums.watchuseek.com/f74/seiko-spb079-sbdc063-review-deep-dive-tribute-6159-a-4757145.html

There's also limited edition version that is very nice. SPB083J1

Was down to £734 in December!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/PROSPEX-Special-Divers-Automatic-SPB083J1/dp/B07HQXJDKP/ref=sr_1_10?crid=2WRS450T9MGBY&keywords=seiko+prospex+divers+watch&qid=1580748662&sprefix=seiko+pr%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-10

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#7223 03-02-2020 6:37pm

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micks_address wrote: »

If you are asking re the Seiko.. tz forums UK and under 500 delivered

I apologise for making you join....

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#7224 03-02-2020 6:54pm

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893bet wrote: »

I apologise for making you join....

Yeah thanks still I'm happy with this watch.. love it so far..first watch I've put on and said wow... Well apart from my skyfall

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#7225 03-02-2020 9:32pm

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If I got rid of my Seamaster for an Explorer (as my only watch), I'd say I'd be gasping for a blue faced quality diver soon enough. That Seiko on rubber would fit the bill nicely. I think I've gone through most of their blue faced auto divers at this stage, except of course the SBBN037 which is still high on the list!

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#7226 03-02-2020 9:45pm

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unkel wrote: »

If I got rid of my Seamaster for an Explorer (as my only watch), I'd say I'd be gasping for a blue faced quality diver soon enough. That Seiko on rubber would fit the bill nicely. I think I've gone through most of their blue faced auto divers at this stage, except of course the SBBN037 which is still high on the list!

There was a blue faced Explorer back in the 90s. Maybe one watch can fit all requirements!

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#7227 03-02-2020 9:49pm

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unkel wrote: »

If I got rid of my Seamaster for an Explorer (as my only watch), I'd say I'd be gasping for a blue faced quality diver soon enough. That Seiko on rubber would fit the bill nicely. I think I've gone through most of their blue faced auto divers at this stage, except of course the SBBN037 which is still high on the list!

If you are selling your Seamaster please give me refusal

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#7228 03-02-2020 10:48pm

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Just read this on a watch forum. Someone describing the Explorer 214270:

If you want a Rolex but want others to think you are wearing a Timex, this watch is for you.

I guess it's the watch for me so

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#7229 04-02-2020 6:05am

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One of the reasons I wear the explorer when I travel to Europe, its not scoped out by scoobies. The GMT pepsi or datejust stand out.

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#7230 04-02-2020 10:07am

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Seiko SKX011 on a nato strap

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#7231 04-02-2020 10:52am

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pjdarcy wrote: »

Seiko SKX001 on a nato strap
SNIP

Are you sure this is not an SKX011? Have the same watch at home if it is

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