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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

    Watches - another OCD problem

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    • derivative666D
      derivative666
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      That watch is like the Flava Flav clock. You need to hang that around your neck!

      "Obstacles are stepping-stones that guide us to our goals"

      "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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      • GraemeG
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        The Zenith uses the 5011 calibre, which originally was used in something more like this.

        That said, Arnie owns two of the Pilot Type 20s…

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        • ChrisC
          Chris
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          Yeah, but his wrists are the size of my ankles.  I've seen pictures of him wearing that giant Invicta Russian Diver, which is 50mm, I think, and it looks normal sized on him.

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          • GraemeG
            Graeme
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            I've got reasonably big wrists and huge hands, and the Type 20 is borderline ridiculous on me. It looks more reasonable from a distance, though, but a lot of these things do.

            So if I wanted to wear one, I'd have to live on a diet of steroids, and lift ridiculous weights. No wonder I'm starting to see a few on the secondary market. 🙂

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            • S
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              Am sure you guys have come across this guy, but if not, he's an absolute pisser of an aussie really into his haute horologie and short youtube videos;
              www.youtube.com/user/ARCHIELUXURY/videos

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              • GilesG
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                OK.  I am considering a major Volte-face.

                There are a couple of bits of machinery I would like to invest in for the office - more info soon….But I think you will likey....

                So I'm going to knock the Blancpain 50 Fathoms on the head.

                Your thoughts on this:

                "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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                • SeulS
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                  I love its simplicity… Will pair up great with you, G...

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                  • GilesG
                    Giles
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                    I'll take that as a compliment…. 😉

                    "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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                      My eye is drawn to the overly contrasted ampersand. Take the ampersand out and it's a beautiful watch.

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                      • GilesG
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                        Unfortunately that is the B&R logo.  It's like asking for the & to be taken out of Black& Decker logo because it is in a different type face to the Black and the Decker…...Won't happen..... 😠

                        "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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                          I have a BR03-92 and I chose it for two reasons:
                          The unusual shape, which isn't the case with that model
                          And the simplicity of the face along with the awesome font of the numbers, which is on your selection

                          4 years on and I still love it.

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                            I think that one would look better if the body of the watch was black too

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                            • GilesG
                              Giles
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                              @theding:

                              The unusual shape, which isn't the case with that model

                              Square does not do it 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

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                              • D
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                                G may i throw in something from Tudor heritage collection, the chrono or the black bay.

                                Cheers,
                                David

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                                • GilesG
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                                  Thanks D./  Like the look of the Black Bay.  Your reasoning?

                                  "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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                                  • D
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                                    Hmm i just thought you might like it for the quality (rolex standards and modified Eta movement) and reasonable pricing. I do not own it but my eyes are always around em. Black bay is strange to some because of the hour indicator but i like the looks and history of this watch. For a daily beater certainly not bad.

                                    Cheers,
                                    David

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                                    • GilesG
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                                      Thanks davito…....

                                      "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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                                      • tmgT
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                                        The Black Bay is really nice, and on my list for next year, although I'm also considering a Bremont.

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                                        • AnesthetistA
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                                          I have a BlackBay if you want more real life pics…it's a great watch and will probably hold its value well.

                                          IG: bluehandsslim

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                                          • mclaincauseyM
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                                            @Giles:

                                            OK.  I am considering a major Volte-face.

                                            There are a couple of bits of machinery I would like to invest in for the office - more info soon….But I think you will likey....

                                            So I'm going to knock the Blancpain 50 Fathoms on the head.

                                            Your thoughts on this:

                                            Love it.  I love B&R and a more classic case shape like this is good to see.  The Panerai-esque numerals are terrific too, great face.

                                            Think it, be it.

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