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    Watches - another OCD problem

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    • hecticH
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      @ Finn - dude, this is the de facto starter watch for loads of people getting into autos:

      http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-diver-s-60/seiko-divers-automatic-black-monster-skx779k-skx779-men-s-watch-1106.html?currency=GBP

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      • Finn666F
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        @hectic:

        @ Finn - dude, this is the de facto starter watch for loads of people getting into autos:

        http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-diver-s-60/seiko-divers-automatic-black-monster-skx779k-skx779-men-s-watch-1106.html?currency=GBP

        thanks for pointing me into the right direction, but i´m not feeling this one of seiko…
        if i have the time i need to start read myself into this watch topic again!

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        • SeulS
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          Maybe you feel this'un (I know I do):

          http://bit.ly/ADWMcm

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          • JiiJ
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            Can't go wrong with Seiko. If you're into more classic divers watches the SKX007 is a benchmark as well. Click here for a good review with beautiful pics.

            AIAN HA-TO!

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            • Finn666F
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              damn Jii…that´s what i´m talking about 😉
              thanks lad.

              @Seul:

              Maybe you feel this'un (I know I do):

              http://bit.ly/ADWMcm

              nope sry mate…i know i´m a bit special 🙂

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              • ChrisC
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                Also worth considering is the Orient Mako (click here for a review)- for the money (less than $100), I don't think you can get a better automatic watch.  It is easily on par with watches 3 or 4 times more expensive.  It also has one of the best looking blue dials I've ever seen.

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                • RedStripeR
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                  @Jii:

                  Sorry for spamming, but I think this is the nicest photo I've ever taken of a watch..

                  that is a great photo

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                  • O
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                    http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-SEIKO-C22-SEA-LION-6602-8000-MANUAL-MEN-WATCH-/120853548416?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item1c236ecd80#ht_2673wt_1270

                    yay/nay? been looking for a vintage-ish watch that's below $200. i have no experience with buying 2nd hand watches online. what do I look out for?

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                    • SeulS
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                      I would trust that seller: good feedback, good pics, specialises in watches.

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                      • O
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                        @Seul:

                        I would trust that seller: good feedback, good pics, specialises in watches.

                        his located in thailand, hope that does not mean anything…

                        are there anything to look out for regarding the mechanics of the watch?

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                        • SeulS
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                          Thailand is safe.

                          As far as the technical specs and bits, you'd better ask the seller, and inform yourself about this watch if you haven't already so there are no unpleasant surprises afterwards.

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                            • alcatrazA
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                              Sorry guys forgot to add any narrative to the rather crappy photo.
                              Out of the two I sort of prefer the Oris BC3, which is my every day watch, it's got a bit of weight and can take a thrashing, but isn't the best timekeeper.
                              I bought the Rolex a few years ago when everyone was wearing them, with hindsight I should have got something a bit more individual. Having been through this thread there are some great watches  that I've never come across before. So I wish I had been on the Forum before getting the Rolex.

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                              • Megatron1505M
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                                That Rolex is beautiful Alcatraz, one day I hope to pick up one very similar.  😘

                                Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                • hecticH
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                                  x-post from Craft Works:

                                  @hectic:

                                  So, Jii has super strap skills, pics of dark brown strap on my Seiko Discusburger (Moving Design collection):

                                  Thanks again, really made my day after a long week.

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                                  • H
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                                    @alcatraz:

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                                    GMT is a stone wall classic in my humble!

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                                    • ChrisC
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                                      Styling on the Rolex doesn't really do anything for me, but that's just individual preference; the company makes excellent watches.  The Oris is nice.  The company always seems to slide along without much attention, but they do make a really solid timepiece for a nice price.

                                      EDIT: In the interests of keeping this thread interesting, here's what I'm wearing today:

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                                      • alcatrazA
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                                        Chris, wow what is that?

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                                        • ChrisC
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                                          Sturmanskie Yuri Gagarin commemorative edition.  The minute hand in the picture obscures the "1961-2001", indicating the 40th anniversary of Gagarin's being the first human in space.  I like this one a lot; the manual wind chronograph is really cool.  The biggest issue I have with it is that the date doesn't have a quick set capability, which means setting it after I haven't worn it for a while is a major hassle.

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                                          • H
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                                            @Chris:

                                            Sturmanskie Yuri Gagarin commemorative edition.  The minute hand in the picture obscures the "1961-2001", indicating the 40th anniversary of Gagarin's being the first human in space.  I like this one a lot; the manual wind chronograph is really cool.  The biggest issue I have with it is that the date doesn't have a quick set capability, which means setting it after I haven't worn it for a while is a major hassle.

                                            Nice clean and legible dial, shame they did not make a bit more effort with the movement.

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