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Watches - another OCD problem

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    Graeme
    啓蒙家
    Joined: 30 Mar 2012

    Watches by SJX have a comparison between the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms and the Bathyscaphe. I know that Giles prefers the former, but I prefer the latter. And there are a few fans of the brand around here.

    Hodinkee also have a preview of the Bathyscaphe.

    last edited by 25 Aug 2013, 17:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      Graeme
      啓蒙家
      Joined: 30 Mar 2012

      Incidentally, Hodinkee also have a piece about the Ralph Lauren RL67 Safari Chronometer.

      I'm not a Ralph Lauren fan, but I like this watch. Unlike others in the collection it's got a fairly mundane movement (some of them use Jaeger, IWC or Piaget), but it'll be pretty accurate.

      last edited by 25 Aug 2013, 17:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Anesthetist
        見習いボス
        Joined: 14 May 2011

        I like that RL but it's too damn big. To my eye the dial is so expansive that it totally dwarfs the hand set similar to what Rolex has done to the 39mm Explorer I. Also at the price point I would much rather see it on a beefy hand-sewn strap than that fabric. It seems to cheapen the overall look of the watch IMO.

        IG: bluehandsslim

        last edited by 25 Aug 2013, 17:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          Finn666
          Joined: 20 Jan 2011

          damn what a beauty! that RL looks dope…but that price tag 😠

          i also really like the seiko with the nato strap Jeff...right up my alley!

          last edited by 25 Aug 2013, 18:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Chris
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 28 Jun 2010

            I agree, anesthetist; hodinkee may think it's great, but it looks like something you'd see on a $50 Timex, not a $3500, COSC certified, "premium" watch.

            last edited by 25 Aug 2013, 18:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              madmonday
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 13 Oct 2009

              d666's seiko is nice in real life, the image doesn't do it justice.

              i wanted a high end watch a few months ago & am glad that fire burned out, that would have ben an expensive habit to maintain

              head high, middle finger higher

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                seawolf
                Mod Squad
                Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                I have Rolex ewith a Casio budget. I'm glad I found a nice Seiko to keep me satisfied.

                Great watch Jeff! I have the 007J and I love it.

                “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                @zeebeeleather

                last edited by 26 Aug 2013, 09:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  Finn666
                  Joined: 20 Jan 2011

                  want this 007…NOW!

                  @emceeQ:

                  Grabbed one of my Grandfather's old watches while I was home this weekend

                  Been thinking about grabbing one of these for a while, and BAM it was there in the midst of his other watches.  Really liking it…

                  last edited by 26 Aug 2013, 14:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    bagley920
                    Joined: 10 Oct 2011

                    Keep searching ebay Rafa, I found the same watch as Jeff has above used and love it. Mine is on a navy NATO strap

                    If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

                    last edited by 26 Aug 2013, 14:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      Finn666
                      Joined: 20 Jan 2011

                      ^will do! and if anyone should come across one of these…hit me up! 😉

                      last edited by 26 Aug 2013, 14:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Chris
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                        That's just one of the SKX models, right?  You should have no problems finding one, Finn.  Check eBay for new ones, WatchRecon for used and modified ones.  I think you can find one around $150-175 pretty easily.

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                          seawolf
                          Mod Squad
                          Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                          Go for the 007J Rafa. It's a little more expensive, but the movement is made in Japan. Check out the EDC thread for a pic of mine.

                          “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                          @zeebeeleather

                          last edited by 26 Aug 2013, 15:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            mclaincausey
                            見習いボス
                            Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                            In love…

                            Think it, be it.

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                              seawolf
                              Mod Squad
                              Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                              boom!

                              “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                              @zeebeeleather

                              last edited by 26 Aug 2013, 17:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Finn666
                                Joined: 20 Jan 2011

                                in yo face! 🙂 …  😠

                                already on the look-out! ^^

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                                  bagley920
                                  Joined: 10 Oct 2011

                                  My newest baby

                                  If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                                    bagley920
                                    Joined: 10 Oct 2011

                                    Anyone need a free black 3 zulu watch strap? I got an extra when making an order. I'll send it to the first person that PM's me their address first class mail

                                    GONE!

                                    If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

                                    last edited by 9 Mar 2013, 17:33 3 Sept 2013, 17:14 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Anesthetist
                                      見習いボス
                                      Joined: 14 May 2011

                                      Glashutte Original Sport Chronograph

                                      IG: bluehandsslim

                                      last edited by 24 Sept 2013, 21:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • tigerpacT
                                        tigerpac
                                        Joined: 18 Apr 2012

                                        GO is a hugely underappreciated brand - But most importantly well done on that particular piece!

                                        last edited by 24 Sept 2013, 21:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          bagley920
                                          Joined: 10 Oct 2011

                                          Like that alot

                                          If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

                                          last edited by 24 Sept 2013, 21:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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