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    • louisboscoL
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      well i love the vintage pepsi gmt master too. it's the kind of thing where it's 'same same but different' in a sorta way.
      but this new one i can say it has been foreseen especially after last year's basel world gmt with the black and blue. i read somewhere that when they first did the cerachrom, they weren't able to do colours. but after last's year's black and blue gmt, i can't say i did not see this coming. not too sure about the white gold on it though. stainless steel as normally would've been better.

      "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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      • AnesthetistA
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        Congrats on the new Sub Jii, you made a good choice!
        So I was excited when I first heard about the Ranger release, but now not so much. It's oversized, doesn't have the Ranger name anywhere, and is priced high for a base watch. I'm a big fan of Tudor but for me this misses the mark. It's a shame because I wanted a little brother for my Explorer.

        IG: bluehandsslim

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        • JiiJ
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          @Chris:

          Time to sell the Breitling, Jii. 😃  Congratulations on finding a watch that you really love.

          Thanks. Yeah, I guess it's in the cards to sell the B, but I'll think on it for a week or two since it really was my dream watch at the time I got it and selling it inevitably means I'll lose serious money. No point in having two similar watches though. Gonna have to get a beater then because I just sold my Benarus Sea Devil today too. That watch was just beastly big and when I last had to use it while the B was serviced I just realized that I'm so over big watches. Guess I'm one of those middle-aged conservatives now regarding watches haha. But seriously, I didn't even know what "top-heavy" felt like before putting the Steelfish back on after trying on the Sub 🙂

          Getting used to having no date display on the wrist as well, I seem to need it quite a lot. Usually when I do I have a wall calendar, phone or computer at hand so I'll probably manage. What feels really relaxing with no date is that there's really no need to touch the crown that often. That's kind of a peaceful feeling too which is hard to explain.

          Didn't expect the Sea Dweller (or whatever it's called) from Baselworld but I have to say Rolex took the easy way out with it, and it's way too similar to both the Submariners. Same case and all (at least at a quick glance). But I guess it'll be a great seller anyway.

          AIAN HA-TO!

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          • GraemeG
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            @Chris:

            Normally, I'm not a Rolex guy- absolutely excellent quality watches, but the company's design aesthetic just doesn't move me.  That said, I love the Milgauss with the green crystal.  It's probably the only Rolex I'd ever consider buying.  Something about that orange lightening bolt second hand, I think.

            They've just unveiled a version at Basel with a blue dial and green crystal. Like yourself, I'm not a Rolex fan, but it's probably my favourite model in their range.

            That said, the new Red Grape dial on the Oyster Perpetual looks good. I'd probably put it on a strap (much to Rolex's displeasure :D), which I think would dress it down slightly.

            Anesthetist, the Oyster Perpetual comes in a 36 mm case, so might do Little Brother duties.

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            • ChrisC
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              I like blue dials in general, and Rolex does a beautiful one in particular, but for whatever reason, that Milgauss just doesn't grab me.  Maybe the real watch will look better than the rendering, though.

              Not digging the red grape dial either…

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              • FridayF
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                Which part of the watch are made of white gold tigerpac? Care to share?

                Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

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                • JiiJ
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                  The whole darn thing (if you're referring to the Pepsi GMT) 🙂 It'll need a full repolish at least once a year..

                  AIAN HA-TO!

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                  • tigerpacT
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                    Yeah the whole thing, sans bezel and dial of course.  A soft precious metal for a tough tool watch… just not right!

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                    • GraemeG
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                      Tool watches made out of gold?

                      This is the Jaeger LeCoultre Extreme Lab 2 Bling Edition. It's got an incredibly complicated movement with all sorts of tricks (including a jumping minute indicator on the chronograph), antimagnetic (maybe not on the gold version), shock resistant, water resistant, etc.

                      It's also incredibly large…

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                      • AnesthetistA
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                        All the things that make it the exact opposite of tool watch. Sometimes I wonder wtf JLC is thinking…

                        IG: bluehandsslim

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                        • FridayF
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                          @tigerpac:

                          … just not right!

                          Agreed!!

                          Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

                          ~Shinici Haraki~

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                          • GraemeG
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                            @Anesthetist:

                            All the things that make it the exact opposite of tool watch. Sometimes I wonder wtf JLC is thinking…

                            JLC also did a run of the Extreme Lab in titanium, and that probably could go toe-to-toe with your Explorer.

                            There's a piece on it at Hodinkee if you feel like indulging your inner watch nerd. 🙂

                            http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/in-depth-jaeger-lecoultre-master-compressor-extreme-lab-2-live-pics-pricing

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                            • louisboscoL
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                              yeah white gold is just too "soft". my wedding band from cartier is made from white gold and it's full of scratches, now to think of it, should've gotten their platinum version..

                              "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                              • GilesG
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                                I got a 24 carat band precisely because I wanted it to have all its hard edges rubbed off it in double quick time

                                "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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                                • AnesthetistA
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                                  @louisbosco:

                                  yeah white gold is just too "soft". my wedding band from cartier is made from white gold and it's full of scratches, now to think of it, should've gotten their platinum version..

                                  Wabi sabi!

                                  IG: bluehandsslim

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                                  • ChrisC
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                                    @Giles:

                                    I got a 24 carat band precisely because I wanted it to have all its hard edges rubbed off it in double quick time

                                    Wow, 24k?  That is soft.  I'd be afraid it would get mangled up too quickly.

                                    And platinum is nice for rings, but it isn't especially hard.  Julie's engagement, wedding and anniversary rings are all platinum, and they've developed a soft matte finish from years of abrasions.  If you want a metal that will stay polished and shiny forever, you need to get something like tungsten.  OK, technically it's a ceramic, but still…

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                                      Tungsten is great but can't be sized. It also is a problem to get off if you injure your finger. I've seen other rings including titanium cut off, but from what I've read tungsten has to be broken.
                                      I have a platinum band and it has take on a beautiful, almost stonewashed look.

                                      IG: bluehandsslim

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                                      • ChrisC
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                                        Yeah, I've heard a couple of gruesome stories about titanium and tungsten bands that have had to be forcibly removed.  Definitely something to avoid.  I like platinum a lot, and if I didn't have a sentimental attachment to my wedding ring, I probably would have gotten a platinum one.

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                                        • GraemeG
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                                          There's always palladium, which is harder than platinum, but slightly more prone to being dented.

                                          There aren't many watches made out of it though…

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                                          • louisboscoL
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                                            vibranium perhaps??? 😉 light and strong.

                                            "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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