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    Watches - another OCD problem

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    • michaeljcrM
      michaeljcr
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      @urbanwoodsman:

      @michaeljcr:

      You're killing me, mine haven't arrived yet! Should be here next week though, all being well.

      Very nice find. You're gonna love it.

      I'll probably get a black CXL one next.

      Can't wait. Yours looks great in the pictures.

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      • michaeljcrM
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        Looks like my watch straps had arrived after all, but were with our neighbour! The postman had neglected to pop a card through the door letting us know.

        In an act of Christmas awesomeness, they sent me a free black 22mm black CXL strap to go with my two natural ones!

        The 22mm natural is very cool, as is the free black one. Sadly, through no fault of the strap, the 18mm strap is too chunky for my watch (very little room between the spring bar and watch case).

        So, to carry on the Christmas cheer, I'm going to give away the 18mm to the first person who posts below saying they want it. Just PM your details.

        M.

        Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

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        • Finn666F
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          i want it! 😃

          edit: j/k…don´t think it´s going to fit to my watches and my wrist! so who´s next?

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          • michaeljcrM
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            See, that's what you get for only having big watches… 🙂

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            • Finn666F
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              yeah, just checked and i need at least 22mm…18mm just doesn´t look right on my wrist imo!

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              • michaeljcrM
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                Here's another picture for interested folks:

                Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                • AnesthetistA
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                  My newest

                  I love this thing.

                  IG: bluehandsslim

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                  • GilesG
                    Giles
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                    Like that.

                    One of my British customers is spamming me with pics of him wearing the watch I want….

                    At least he's got some 705's on.

                    "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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                    • tigerpacT
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                      ^!!!!

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                      • GraemeG
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                        You're not getting the None So Black edition then Giles?

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                        • AnesthetistA
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                          So awesome G….and so pricey.

                          IG: bluehandsslim

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                          • GilesG
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                            You're not getting the None So Black edition then Giles?

                            Nope -  don't think the black is so readable…

                            "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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                            • GilesG
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                              @Anesthetist:

                              and so pricey.

                              Yes, it is.  But I will make at least double what I paid for the PP and the JLC, the profit will pay for most of the Blancpain, the balance can pay off the loan on the Land Rover…...Sorted

                              "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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                              • GraemeG
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                                I've noticed the prices of a lot of watches have gone up dramatically in the last few years too, which is surprising given the state of the economy.

                                The Blancpain looks gorgeous, though I might be tempted to get the Jaeger LeCoultre diving watch instead. The Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea and Master Compressor Navy Seals both add an alarm, which is a useful complication.

                                That said, I really regret not picking up the Rado Sintra Skeleton that I saw on sale in London over the summer. (OK, there were good financial reasons for not doing so.) It's a bit different, and a lot less macho than sports watches. It doesn't look quite so Las Vegas in the flesh either.

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                                • tigerpacT
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                                  Pretty unique piece there.

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                                  • B
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                                    Tax return season is coming up and I've got my eye on getting a watch… the ones that have caught my eye so far:

                                    Tag Heuer Carerra Day Date

                                    Omega Planet Ocean (The big one)

                                    or the Breitling Navitimer World

                                    Any recommendations?  Anyones I should look on this list?  Breitling is favorite, then not sure about the Omega vs the Tag.  Don't know if the tax return check will cover all of the Breitling though.  Is it worth saving up for?

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                                    • ChrisC
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                                      Personally, I'd go with the Planet Ocean.  It's just a beautiful watch.  The Navitimer is a classic, and to me, is the embodiment of Breitling style.  Unfortunately, I don't really like Breitling style.  If you do, it's really a spectacular watch.  The Tag just seems a bit generic to me.

                                      Of course, all of that is just my opinion, and you know what they say about opinions.;)  Bottom line-go to a store, try each of them on and buy the one that makes you happiest when you look at it on your wrist.  Screw everyone else.

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                                      • SeulS
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                                        Screw everyone else, but get the Omega…

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                                        • B
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                                          I've tried em all on.  The Breitling fits perfect, feels perfect, but alas is the most expensive ><

                                          Anyone have any of these watches?  How do the clasps hold up- how do they take to beating up (I am a 24 year old who manages to have a drink or two on weekends…) how do they keep time?

                                          The omega was nice, but when I put it on the band seemed a little thin on my wrist.

                                          Tag is prob my least favorite, but is also the cheapest.
                                          Any good other recommendations I should try on before I make the plunge?

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                                          • GilesG
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                                            Careful,  I used a Breitling for just over a year.  The seal failed, it is now worth GBP200

                                            "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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