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    • ChrisC
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      Cool.  I like the heritage behind Laco as one of the original companies for the the Flieger watches.  Maybe I'll get one someday, though I really don't need any more watches…

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      • FridayF
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        Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

        ~Shinici Haraki~

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        • Finn666F
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          Yo guys, your help is needed 🙂

          anyone know sth about this and know where to get it?…

          kinda dig it I have to say…

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          • GilesG
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            http://www.skywatchdealers.com/low_prices/sna225-jubilee-seiko-alarm-chronograph-mens-dive-watch-sna225p1.htm

            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              Can anyone recommend a classy/simple watch–not read overly luxurious--that's meant to be worn with a brown leather band that will only look better with wear and can withstand an IH lifestyle?

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              • ChrisC
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                I'm a big fan of this one:

                Virtually scratchproof crystal, 500 meter water resistance (more than you'll ever need), solid and reliable ETA 2824 movement and a tough, lightweight titanium case.  If you look around, you can find one used for about 30-35% off retail, which makes them a very good value.

                You could also look for pilot/flieger style watches, which are simple, classic designs and fairly durable.  Laco, Archimede, Stowa and Steinhart all make nice ones.  Most should be suitable for moderately rough use, though typically they don't have very good water resistance.  If you're going to be getting your watch drenched on a regular basis, you should look for a diver style watch.  To my eye, they don't look as good on leather straps as they do on bracelets or straps made of rubber or nylon, though.

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                • Finn666F
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                  @Giles:

                  http://www.skywatchdealers.com/low_prices/sna225-jubilee-seiko-alarm-chronograph-mens-dive-watch-sna225p1.htm

                  perfect…thanks a lot G.!

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                  • LuciferL
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                    I have a cheap, moderately waterproof 6497-movement based aviator:

                    http://www.flickr.com/photos/8544023@N03/7469482180/#in/photostream

                    http://www.flickr.com/photos/8544023@N03/7560653704/#in/photostream

                    it keeps very good time (+1.1 sec a day) and looks decent.

                    Seize the day and don't you cry.

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                    • Finn666F
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                      damn, that looks nice!…where you got that from mate?

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                      • ChrisC
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                        Yup, that's what I'm talking about- classic, clean looking watch that looks great on a leather strap.  And the 6497 or 6498 manual wind movements are durable and plentiful (cheap too!).

                        Finn, you could probably find one similar to that on Ebay for <$100.  That's where I bought mine.

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                        • Finn666F
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                          yeah, i guess i´ll first look around a bit before i´ll jump on it!…since i don´t really "need" one. but i guess you guys know how that goes 😉

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                          • GraemeG
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                            @Shoreman:

                            Can anyone recommend a classy/simple watch–not read overly luxurious--that's meant to be worn with a brown leather band that will only look better with wear and can withstand an IH lifestyle?

                            It depends on what you want to spend, but I'd be looking at some sort of diving watch. These tend to have a fairly basic and chunky design. Beyond that it depends on your budget.

                            If you've got a stack of cash then I like the Jaeger Le Coultre Navy SEAL model with the alarm, but it's pushing £10K. Breitling, Omega and TAG Heuer are somewhere between £2K and £4K - they keep on putting up their prices, and I lose track. Oris are at the cheaper end of the Swiss mechanical watches, and do some nice models.

                            Some of the lesser known brands, such as Fortis, Glyine and Sinn have interesting options. Take a look at Chronomaster:

                            http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/

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                            • GraemeG
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                              Just been taking a look at the Chronomaster site. I quite like this one. (Bottom of this page.)

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                              • OnairdaO
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                                @Shoreman:

                                Can anyone recommend a classy/simple watch–not read overly luxurious--that's meant to be worn with a brown leather band that will only look better with wear and can withstand an IH lifestyle?

                                For a simple watch I like these:
                                Nomos
                                http://watchinghorology.blogspot.com/2008/08/nomos-glashuette.html
                                Stowa
                                http://www.watchsites.net/watches/stowa-antea-365-specs-pictures-price/
                                IWC Portuguese
                                http://www.buzzaboutwatches.com/iwc-2/mens-watches/

                                Whats your price range?

                                For something that looks better with wear you should go with either a brushed nickel case or a pvd case.  There are also cases made out of brass that look amazing over time.

                                Anonimo
                                http://www.watchtime.com/watch-database/anonimo/anonimo-10th-anniversary-bronze/others
                                Panerai
                                http://panerai.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-717/pi-2394111/ti-400841/s–3/
                                Archimede
                                http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6066/690/1600/Archimede%20Pilot%20FliegerKrone.jpg

                                IDK, Im fan of fliegers for there simplicity.  But some people dont like there look.

                                women are jenga crossword puzzle rubix cubes strapped onto terrorists who are screaming at you in another language

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                                • GilesG
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                                  Note to self.  "For fecks sake stop looking at this thread"

                                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                  • ChrisC
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                                    Some good suggestions in there.  I love the look of bronze cases, but I still haven't seen one that hits on all cylinders for me.

                                    Dammit, why are all my interests so expensive?

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                                    • OnairdaO
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                                      Yeah I love the idea of something getting better, more personal with age.

                                      Unfortunately the only one I seem to really like are the Panerai, at 8k.

                                      women are jenga crossword puzzle rubix cubes strapped onto terrorists who are screaming at you in another language

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                                      • ChrisC
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                                        Yeah, those are just too steep.  Panerais are well made, but their designs just don't appeal to me.  I want to like Anonimo watches, but they're too busy for my tastes.  Then there are a couple of micro brands that do reasonably priced bronze case watches, (Magrette, Olivier, Benarus, Lum-Tec) but for one reason or another I just didn't like them.  Eventually, I'll find something, but until then, the search goes on.

                                        Oh well, more money for my IH tee shirt addiction…

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                                        • rocketR
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                                          @Giles:

                                          Note to self.  "For fecks sake stop looking at this thread"

                                          you told me in Berlin that you would own enough…  😉

                                          rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                                          It's all humbug, like everywhere
                                          R.I.P. Geo

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                                          • GilesG
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                                            There is "need" and there is "want" - I'm a sucker for want….

                                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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