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    The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread

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    • MattM
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      I was very close to buying the Hull California in Volcanic Black but it has a mineral crystal and that’s a deal breaker for me. I like the Croft as well.

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      • MattM
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        • goosehdG
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          @Matt I have looked at the Unimatic’s numerous times…What’s your thoughts? If I recall, @Anesthetist has one as well.

          "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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          • MattM
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            So far so good. It feels good on the wrist, has a nice heft and overall feel of quality. I’ll definitely get another one.

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            • Y
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              Lorier Neptune. Pretty reliable daily

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              • todyT
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                Seeing @chrisjohnnick post a picture of a military watch with a canvas strap, I put away my apple watch and bought some new straps for my other watches.
                Here's my Stowa Flieger Classic, I never liked the heavy leather strap. Much better looking with the canvas:

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                • ColeC
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                  It seems I'm a bit obsessed with the Seiko Willard, because I like the shape of the watch so much. Here is my newest aquisition, a Steedive homage to the Willard, made out of bronze. For 140something Euros, including shipping and avoiding customs somehow, this is quit a good deal and it runs more accurat then the 1.400 € SPB237J1.

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

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                  • todyT
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                    I equipped another one of my watches with a different strap, this time my Nomos Tangente Sport with a nylon strap. Went for a colourful variant this time.

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                    • chrisjohnnickC
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                      Dig it! And yeah, I love the simplicity and look of the canvas strap these days. The only other watch that I currently have to wear is a Tag Heuer Aquaracer with a steel band, and when I put it on it feels so heavy and chunky!

                      Wants List:
                      IHSH-20-Red, XL
                      IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
                      IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
                      IHSW-45 Black, M
                      IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
                      IH-777S-SB size 32
                      IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32

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                      • MattM
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                        @Cole i always see those Steeldives pop up on eBay. What do you think so far?

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                        • MattM
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                          Some of you may have seen my FS listing for this but I’m actually starting to come around to it. It’s just a really nice chunky dive watch with cool colors and great materials.

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                          • MattM
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                            And now I can’t get another watch until I’ve saved enough for one of these…

                            https://wornandwound.com/what-is-kollokium-the-mysterious-details-behind-the-projekt-01/

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                            • Tago MagoT
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                              @Matt does your dad know you’re wearing his watch?

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                              • ColeC
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                                @Matt said in The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread:

                                @Cole i always see those Steeldives pop up on eBay. What do you think so far?

                                Well, I think for the money you get a lot of bang for your bug. But manage your expectations, we are talking about watches in the 50 to 150 € price range. Most have Seiko NH35 movements, a sapphire crystal and good lume, with a qc that is sometimes better then Seiko's (misalligned bezel anyone). Two of my Steeldives are better adjusted then my Seiko's.

                                Overall you get a solid watch that is well worth the money and in case of Seiko does not need to fear the comparison to the original.

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

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                                • endoE
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                                  another Spinnaker, Hull Lapis for 149€ on amazon

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                                  • MattM
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                                    Nice! I like the shape of the hull, what do you think?

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                                    • endoE
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                                      me too, main downside to me is the glass, hope it doesn't scratch too soon

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                                      • MattM
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                                        That’s why I didn’t get one. I scratched up my MoonSwatch crystal in Germany pretty bad and cleaned it right up with some Polywatch that I got on Amazon. If you don’t have any I’d get some. It works very well on the plastic crystals. It comes with a dremel buffer that I slid right into my Black + Decker drill and it buffed right out.

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                                        • endoE
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                                          I also like my Sternglas Naos, obviously in a Nomos Tangente style. Comes from a Microbrand based in Hamburg, with Sapphire crystal in the Quartz-Edition for under 200€.

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                                          • todyT
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                                            @endo I totally can’t stand their facebook ads 😜

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