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Watches - another OCD problem

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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

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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…

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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!

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                          Seul
                          Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                          So fucking nice…  😠 😘 😘 😘

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                            Chris
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                            I have liked the orange Planet Ocean for years, and considered buying one a couple of times, but that damn HEV at 10 o'clock drives me nuts.  I just can't get past it.

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                              tigerpac
                              Joined: 18 Apr 2012

                              Thanks!!

                              The HEV surprisingly isn't annoying on the wrist - but if you don't like the look then there's not much you can do!

                              Love the orange - by far gets the most compliments of any watch I have (others being: Omega Aqua Terra, Tag Aquaracer, vintage Zenith, vintage JLC and vintage Omega)

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                                Chris
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                                I agree about it not being bad on the wrist; I've tried it on a few times and it's really a lot less noticeable than in pictures, but it still bothers me aesthetically.  It's a shame, because I really love the watch otherwise.  Glad you're happy with it, by the way.:)

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                                  Seul
                                  Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                                  Budget watch  😞

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                                    unharmed
                                    Joined: 4 Mar 2012

                                    Budget maybe but Seiko 5s are brilliant all the same.

                                    last edited by 14 Dec 2012, 12:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      tigerpac
                                      Joined: 18 Apr 2012

                                      ^^^ Agreed.  Would be hard pressed to find better watches in that price range.

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                                        Seul
                                        Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                                        Oh look who's back… with a metal bracelet!..  😃

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                                          Seul
                                          Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                                          So basically this is what happened…

                                          • replaced the Weil leather bracelet with Hirsch leather one: 40 €
                                          • tore through it in a couple of months, I inquire about a metal bracelet
                                          • they say that's not possible, but they'll try and find some pieces to fit on it
                                          • I go ahead and buy the Seiko (90 €) and even have it shortened to my wrist (5 €)
                                          • in the meanwhile they have my Weil and the dad (family business) says "it's a shame to fool around with a Weil"... He makes it very obvious that he doesn't wanna attach a cheap bracelet to it cause it won't fit 100 %...
                                          • I go in today and the son says it worked... 30 € for the metal bracelet plus 15 for the extra work...
                                          • I hand over my Seiko to my bro, and he has it shortened, 5 €

                                          He gets the Seiko as a gift, I get my Weil back, on a cheap bracelet... We're both happy...  🙂

                                          I'm done with watches for a Weil...

                                          last edited by 16 Dec 2012, 14:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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