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    Seul
    Joined: 24 Nov 2009

    Eesh… And I thought I had expensive taste...

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      Giles
      IHUK Crew
      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

      I'll make way more than the cost of the 50 fathoms selling the 4 watches that I have.  The Patek and The JLC I picked up very well about 10 years ago, will have made a lot on both of those.  I'll lose on the Breitlings, but on balance I will be up….

      "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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        hectic
        Joined: 24 Sept 2009

        it looks good on the metal bracelet too, Giles.

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          Giles
          IHUK Crew
          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

          Personally I prefer the cloth….

          "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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            Friday
            Joined: 27 Mar 2012

            One of my grail… Great choice G-San.

            Have you checked the AP royal oak divers lineups?
            Not fancying any PAM's?

            Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

            ~Shinici Haraki~

            last edited by 12 Oct 2012, 20:22 10 Dec 2012, 20:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              Giles
              IHUK Crew
              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

              I dislike Pams, everyone wears them.

              Do't like the Royal Oak design.  I know it is a true classic,, but it does nothing for me.

              "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

              last edited by 12 Oct 2012, 21:39 10 Dec 2012, 21:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                davito
                Joined: 27 Oct 2011

                Great choice G, great watch, great heritage.

                Cheers,
                David

                last edited by 10 Dec 2012, 21:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  Chris
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                  @Giles:

                  I dislike Pams, everyone wears them.

                  Yes, I agree.

                  Do't like the Royal Oak design.  I know it is a true classic,, but it does nothing for me.

                  Yes, I agree.

                  But mostly, I agree with the choice of the Blancpain.  The Fifty Fathoms is a brilliant watch with a wonderful history.  I'm sure you'll enjoy it…

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                    Jii
                    Joined: 4 Oct 2010

                    Stunning BP Mr G, a true classic.

                    Funny thing about the "everyone wears them"-saying, I guess it's very dependant on the country/area where you happen to work/live. Over here hardly anyone has nice watches, but the most common ones are definitely Omega Bond Seamasters and Speedmasters with the odd Tag Heuer Carrera here and there. Very few Breitlings or Pams spotted in the wild and from what I gather they're very common in the UK for example. In Italy I've spotted loads and loads of Rolexes and Panerais while on vacation…

                    AIAN HA-TO!

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                      Giles
                      IHUK Crew
                      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                      You should hit the US for PAMs, at an SE party they're 10 a penny…...

                      "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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                        Chris
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                        Yes, I did spot shed loads of them at the NYC gathering.  Couple of Rolexes, Omegas and Tags, too.  No Blancpains, though.:)

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                          Giles
                          IHUK Crew
                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                          @Chris:

                          No Blancpains, though.:)

                          Exactly….

                          "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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                            Friday
                            Joined: 27 Mar 2012

                            what seikos do you have G-San? Also would be nice to know your opinion on Grand seikos.

                            Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

                            ~Shinici Haraki~

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                              Giles
                              IHUK Crew
                              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                              just a couple of cheapies:

                              I know nothing about the brand though, I am afraid…..

                              "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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                                Friday
                                Joined: 27 Mar 2012

                                Looks like they have been through a beating and still survive. That's what any Seiko can offer you. I've asked because I thought that Haraki-San might introduce some Japanese timepiece besides the clothing and such. Maybe the BOSS is more into rolexes than a seiko.

                                A WIS which I am not,  would tell you that a Grand Seiko is on par if not better than any big brands i.e. Rolex,JLC,Omega,and the lists goes on.. It terms of craftmanship as well as accuracy. Handmade by a watchmaster.  Anyway, I would love to have this Grand Seiko one day. Hopefully, the 50 fathoms 1st… 😉

                                here's one of the GS

                                Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

                                ~Shinici Haraki~

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                                  hectic
                                  Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                  Grand Seiko is a great alternative IMO, they have that spring drive thingy that sweeps completely smoothly.

                                  Now I want one sadface

                                  last edited by 12 Dec 2012, 12:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Giles
                                    IHUK Crew
                                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                    ^^ I like the look of that Friday….But my mind is set.  Just seeing whether OGL can make me a shagreen strap....

                                    "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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                                      Seul
                                      Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                                      Grand Seikos are brilliant of course…

                                      But I also really, reàlly like some of the editions of the Omega Planet Oceans…

                                      last edited by 12 Dec 2012, 17:47 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        tigerpac
                                        Joined: 18 Apr 2012

                                        @Giles +1 on the Blancpain!

                                        I recently got this one for a sporty watch (gf's included as well!) Looking for a FF down the road after some dressier options next!

                                        last edited by 13 Dec 2012, 16:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Seul
                                          Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                                          So fucking nice…  😠 😘 😘 😘

                                          last edited by 13 Dec 2012, 16:53 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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