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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

    Watches - another OCD problem

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    • deancleanD
      deanclean
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      @Anesthetist I really like it too. Parts are very hard to find but I’ll just enjoy it until I can’t anymore. I never knew about these digital Speedmasters before. I just saw one a few months ago and started my search.

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      • ddtrashD
        ddtrash
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        I got to try on the Patek 5980 yesterday.

        A striking piece and works well in two tone with the blue dial.

        The case is quite chunky compared to my 5712. The 5980 is not as versatile but is more of statement piece.

        The 5980 was in an exhibition at the local dealers and not for sale.![alt text](IMG_1010.jpeg IMG_1012.jpeg image url)

        There is no 'I' in team …............ however there are five in 'individual brilliance'.

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        • ddtrashD
          ddtrash
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          There was also a Chophard LUC GMT, the monotone ceramides titanium version.

          The world time version of this LUC has been discontinued and rumours are that this simpler GMT will follow.

          Very nice watch and definitely flys under the radar.

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          There is no 'I' in team …............ however there are five in 'individual brilliance'.

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          • JDelageJ
            JDelage
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            The L.U.Chopard GMT is a "caller" watch, not a "traveller" one.

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            • BaileyB
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              My grandad’s old Seiko Sea Horse from between 1957-1967. Looking to try get it fixed for my wedding in 10 days!

              @bailey_ironheart

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              • MizmazzleM
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                @Bailey first off…congrats on the wedding!! Secondly, that is a seriously dope ass watch!! I hope it works out the way you envision!!

                In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                • goosehdG
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                  @Bailey 10 days is pushing it for any kind of repairs, but you might be able to find someone. If you want to do a repair and have period correct pieces it may take quite some time.

                  Best of luck on the repair and let us know how you make out. Also, huge congratulations on the upcoming! Cheers 🙂

                  "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                  • goosehdG
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                    @Bailey …had one other thought. Just wear the watch on the wedding day and don’t worry about it working or not. You can have the memories of wearing it on your special day and you’ll be so busy that you won’t be looking at it anyway. Send it away after the wedding and find someone who can fix it properly.

                    "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                    • BaileyB
                      Bailey
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                      @goosehd Thanks for the congrats man, yeh that's what I was thinking. However it is a touch too big, so at the very least would need some links taking out if that's possible with the design of the strap.

                      @bailey_ironheart

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                      • BaileyB
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                        @Mizmazzle Thank you so much man, it is a very nice watch and very sentimental. And thank you for the well wishes 🙂

                        @bailey_ironheart

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                        • I
                          IrishHeart
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                          Congratulations Bailey. Once you are married, you may find that being correct twice a day, like a broken watch, is a good result!

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                          • BrandreaB
                            Brandrea
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                            @Bailey congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

                            I agree with @goosehd, I’d wear that beautiful watch from your grand dad as is. You don’t want to rush a restoration job on such a sentimental piece.

                            Excited for you, all our best from Canada!

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                            • BaileyB
                              Bailey
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                              @Brandrea Cheers man really appreciate it. I totally agree, definitely an after thought leaving it this late. I'm told by @Ross this was potentially Seiko's first waterproof watch which if true is pretty cool!

                              @bailey_ironheart

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                              • ColeC
                                Cole
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                                @WhiskeySandwich said in Watches - another OCD problem:

                                JDM Seiko Shikamaru limited edition for any Naruto fans in here.
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                                I have to admit I ordered one after seeing this picture. 😬

                                It still eludes me, why the hour hands are not luminous. 🤔

                                WTB:
                                IHJ-96-OLV Size L
                                IHE-13

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                                • GraemeG
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                                  @Bailey a strap adjustment should be easy, the jeweller just needs to pop a few links out. It'll probably take a few minutes.

                                  Nice watch and congratulations on your upcoming nuptials.

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                                  • deancleanD
                                    deanclean
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                                    Nice one @Bailey great watch. Congratulations on the wedding.

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                                    • BrandreaB
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                                      @Bailey said in Watches - another OCD problem:

                                      @Brandrea Cheers man really appreciate it. I totally agree, definitely an after thought leaving it this late. I'm told by @Ross this was potentially Seiko's first waterproof watch which if true is pretty cool!

                                      Bailey, I can attempt to find that out for you if you like. I have a friend who’s sort of a Seiko expert and he’s intrigued by your watch.

                                      Can you post a shot of the caseback?

                                      Brian

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                                      • WhiskeySandwichW
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                                        @Cole I love this thing, the Seikos are so comfortable on the wrist. The black hands are luminous, but you’re right, it really ain’t worth a shit lol. I love the subtle hints to the character. The shadow possession jutsu on the indices which are shaped like shogi game pieces - that gets me.

                                        "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                                        -Seneca

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                                        • BaileyB
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                                          @IrishHeart haha brilliant, you're not wrong 😉

                                          @bailey_ironheart

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                                          • BaileyB
                                            Bailey
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                                            @Graeme I'm hoping it will be as straight forward as a normal strap, and thank you very much man much appreciated

                                            @bailey_ironheart

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