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    bubbapest
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 25 Dec 2012

    Graeme- always looking for recommendations until the day I post a pic of my new beauty to show off to you guys 🙂

    those Sinn U1s are growing on me.  Plus I've read up on that tegimenting process and Its definitely intriguing.  Would like a watch that can withstand punishment as I'm sure to give it hell.

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      tmg
      Joined: 10 Sept 2010

      I've been wearing my full size Planet Ocean for 5yrs, and it's been absolutely faultless - I've got both the rubber strap and bracelet, but prefer the bracelet as it allows me to comfortably wear it under a shirt for work.

      I recently tried on both the new ceramic bezel PO, and the "Liquid Metal" (aka titanium) PO, and must say I'm seriously  considering a trade up! The new ceramic bezel is really nice, and the matte finish does lend a slight greyish tinge, but I was also surprised at how comfortable the titanium one was when on my wrist - first thought when the salesman handed it to me was "wow, it's so light!", and that didn't seem right as part of the appeal for me has always been that my PO has a reassuring heft to it.

      Incidentally, my brother has a Sinn 900 pilot in black PVD, and it's a nice eye-catching design, looks great on the matching bracelet too!

      Panerai's are great, although the basic handwind 111's and 112's are quite pricey for what they are…..having said that, a PAM 250 is on my list of watches to acquire, as is a PAM 270 🙂

      Don't stress too much about which one to choose, any of those you first listed are excellent, and if after a few months it still doesn't grab you, you can always flip it and get something else 🙂 Of course if you like all of them, you'll just have to save up and start collecting 😉

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        Jii
        Joined: 4 Oct 2010

        I quite like the reiteration of the Ploprof and I've tried it on on several occasions. It sure is a hell of a watch, just not very versatile.. At the time I tried it on I was wearing my Benarus Sea Devil and the Ploprof ended up feeling a bit small 🙂

        I find the Sinn U1 nice as well, but I always thought it wore quite small for it's size.

        AIAN HA-TO!

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          MP
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 9 Apr 2012

          We've got similar tastes bubbapest, I've got a Navi World and Tudor Heritage Chrono and love them both. I've never had any trouble with any of my Breitlings, all keep time within their COSC specs and if you keep your watches serviced at regular intervals you shouldn't have any trouble with seals etc.
          My best advice is to buy whichever one speaks to you the most when you try it on, I've had my eye on watches before that I thought were fantastic until I tried them on and felt nothing.
          The in house movement in the Omega PO is enticing, and the new ceramic bezel model looks awesome. For a tough everyday watch it's hard to argue with. 
          One thing to note about the Navitimer series is that due to the way the slide rule attaches the crystal the water resistance means it is really only splash proof; it's fine for everyday wear just something to keep in mind. The World on the bracelet get a bit of attention due to the size and shininess of it, not necessarily a good or a bad thing but something to consider depending on where you work / travel etc.
          Another watch I recommend highly is the Omega Speedmaster Pro, it's probably my favorite watch and has an awesome history. It's super legible, the most comfortable bracelet I've worn, and is tough enough to take a beating. Some people worry about the hesalite crystal scratching, but I've worn mine as my work watch daily and there's not a mark on it. If it does it can be easily polished out anyway with a bit of Brasso or Displex.
          If you want to do more specific research the watchuseek forum is an excellent place to start.
          Enjoy the search, and good luck stopping at one!
          Addit: I'm not sure where you're based but make sure you don't pay retail, Should be able to get between 15-40% off RRP depending what you choose an where you buy it. Aim for 20% off and you should be pretty close, especially with Omega and Breitling, more for Tag. Cheers!

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            Graeme
            啓蒙家
            Joined: 30 Mar 2012

            Anyone seen the Robert Loomes Robin watch?

            They're a run of watches built around new old-stock Smiths movements. There's an article from QP Magazine on their site, which goes into the whole process by which they were put together. It reminds me a bit of what William Kroll writes about going through in the Tender thread at Superdenim.

            According to a piece I found in The Clockmaker newsletter, the price is around £4,650. Were I in the market for another watch, it'd be hard for me to make the argument to get something by one of the big brands instead. Yes, an Omega with the 8500 calibre is going to be as accurate as any mechanical watch, and not need regular servicing, but the Robin's got soul.

            (Tender make a very nice hand-wound watch, and strap. Anesthetist has one.)

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              bubbapest
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 25 Dec 2012

              I think I'm going to Torneau tomorrow.  I'm dying to try on this Baume and Mercier Capeland and see if it looks good on me

              http://www.baume-et-mercier.com/en-us/collection-capeland/capeland-10005

              i hope it does i hope it does i hope it does

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                Friday
                Joined: 27 Mar 2012

                Another lesser money option to a Sinn U1 is Davos. Try and check them out.

                Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

                ~Shinici Haraki~

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                  tigerpac
                  Joined: 18 Apr 2012

                  G - if you want to get even more esoteric with your Blancpain you could always get the X Fathoms

                  http://www.watchreport.com/2011/10/the-blancpain-x-fathoms.html

                  I think I prefer the 'traditional', but just throwing it out there 🙂

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                    Giles
                    IHUK Crew
                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                    I prefer the traditional look of the 50 fathoms too.  I was offered a 500 fathoms at an absurdly low price the other day, but I refused on the same grounds….

                    "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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                      tigerpac
                      Joined: 18 Apr 2012

                      It's worth it to pay to get the perfect high-quality piece - I think we all know a little bit about that around here 😉

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                        jock1624
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 14 Oct 2012

                        I did have more watches than wrists , one time - fittled it down to two .
                        Seiko divers and an Arctura Chronograph , both kinetic .

                        http://m1310.photobucket.com/albumview/albums/jock1624/Snapbucket/87E966AD-orig_zps6281fd64.jpg.html?o=0&newest=1

                        Cheers,

                        Scott

                        Mirthing my way through life.

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                          michaeljcr
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                          Joined: 14 Oct 2010

                          @Graeme:

                          Anyone seen the Robert Loomes Robin watch?

                          I'm on their mailing list, which is sadly about as near as I'll ever get to one! They sent this link recently as well:

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                            Graeme
                            啓蒙家
                            Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                            I took a look at a Fifty Fathoms in Selfridges yesterday. It's a lovely looking piece, and you can see why someone might want to spend the extra over something like an Omega.

                            I also saw the Jaeger-LeCoultre Tribute to Deep Sea Chronograph… 😘

                            It's a couple of grand cheaper than the Fifty Fathoms, but lacks the all-important waterproofing for someone like Giles.

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                              hectic
                              Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                              I dropped my Seiko and its running really fast. Is it worth a DIY poke around inside or is this a good way to need a new watch?

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                                Chris
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                                I'm presuming not your Discus Burger, for which the answer would obviously be yes.  For a more ordinary watch, I'd say probably.  Could just be the rate adjustment pointer thingy (and yes, that is the technical term:) ) got knocked out of position and a repair guy could readjust it for a few pounds.  At the very least, someone competent could tell you how expensive the repair would be.

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                                  tigerpac
                                  Joined: 18 Apr 2012

                                  A good local watchmaker can save LOTS of headaches.  The problem is finding one.

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                                    hectic
                                    Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                    Yeah, its the Discus, ok, I'm stepping away from the micro screwdriver set…

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                                      hectic
                                      Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                      thanks

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                                        zwer
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        Joined: 11 Apr 2012

                                        I've got an Omega Seamaster and like it quite a lot. Alternate that with a Tag Monaco and a Cartier Tank. I think if the Tank was a manual wind instead of quartz it would be my favourite.

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                                          tigerpac
                                          Joined: 18 Apr 2012

                                          ^sounds like somebody should check out the JLC Reverso!

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