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    Watches - another OCD problem

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      Maynard Friedman
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      Very nice SM, I'm still thinking about getting the Tudor Heritage Ranger. Nice cuff too by the way, what's the shirt?

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      • ddtrashD
        ddtrash
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        SM, lovely watch, I have been eyeing up the Black Bay myself for a while now.

        Tudor really have upped their game recently and are making some excellent pieces at reasonable prices.

        Rolex manufactured case and strap will give many years of good use.  The dark blue bezel is a good choice too, while the original red bezel is quite striking I personally prefer the subtlety of the dark blue.

        There is no 'I' in team …............ however there are five in 'individual brilliance'.

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        • GraemeG
          Graeme
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          Nice piece @Sugar Mountain - Tudor are on a roll right now.

          A friend asked me to look into picking up an IWC Portuguese automatic for a colleague. He's based in China, and watches are hit by a 30% luxury tax there. :o

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          • Sugar MountainS
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            @Graeme Has your friend looked into buying the watch in Hong Kong? There is a reason that the city is overwhelmed by mainland tourists coming here to buy luxury goods. Interesting to know however that since Xi Jinping's anti-corruption drive kicked off, sales of jewelry and watches to the these tourists have dropped!

            @Maynard Friedman The Heritage Ranger is a classy watch and looks really versatile. Let us know if you do pick it up. The shirt is a Studio D'Artisan polka dot workshirt. Fabric is a beauty but I think I might part with it because the cut doesn't quite agree with me.

            @ddtrash I think your comments are bang on. I loved the red bezel BB on sight but came to think that it wouldn't work for me longer term and I wanted something a bit more understated. The Blue Bay works perfectly for me whether I'm wearing jeans and a tee, smart casual or a business suit.

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            • GraemeG
              Graeme
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              @Sugar Mountain I don't know if he's looked into Hong Kong. But half the staff in the London watch shops are of Chinese extraction, so here's still a popular shopping destination.

              I believe Xi Jinping's drive has had a noticeable effect on the Swiss watch industry. Prices seem to be going backwards in some cases.

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              • Sugar MountainS
                Sugar Mountain
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                The impact of this demographic is massive… It's like that old question What would happen if everyone in China jumped at the same time?

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                • Finn666F
                  Finn666
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                  feck @Sugar Mountain …now i'm looking at that same watch 😠

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                  • Finn666F
                    Finn666
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                    any recommendations for a nice nato strap?…thanks in advance.

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                    • Finn666F
                      Finn666
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                      btw. "this" or "that" ? :-\

                      Seiko SKX007K2 - decision made 😉

                      or

                      Seiko SNZH55K1

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                      • SeulS
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                        I love the shark teeth dials better…

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                        • Finn666F
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                          i really do love the simple but also super classy look of the 007…imo it's perfect for every occasion! you can wear it as daily beater or even with a more formal way of dressing!
                          the shark teeth aren't my style...it's a bit too much imo. I'm more for understatement when it comes to watches! @Seul

                          gonna receive the 007 tomorrow…I really do hope I'll love it!

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                          • SeulS
                            Seul
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                            This is still my plan for December… SARB065 w/ Seiko SARB17 bracelet. I would prefer the look of the leather bracelet, but I can't work in it...

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                              davito
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                              @Finn666 go with the black bay 🙂

                              Ah just saw 007 will be nice too

                              Cheers,
                              David

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                                Snowy
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                                @Finn666:

                                any recommendations for a nice nato strap?…thanks in advance.

                                Maratac, best in the game (source from wherever).

                                http://www.broadarrow.net/maratac.htm

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                                  davito
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                                  Strapmakers i had personal great experience with

                                  http://gunnystraps.blogspot.ch/?m=1

                                  http://www.vintagerstraps.com

                                  http://www.distefanostraps.com

                                  http://www.abp-paris.com

                                  Cheers,
                                  David

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                                    Maynard Friedman
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                                    Seul, I've been eyeing up that SARB065 for a couple of years now, it's beautiful but I really think it needs the leather strap as its a dress style watch. I don't think the metal strap suits it or does it any justice whatsoever.

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                                    • SeulS
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                                      You are completely right, but I can't wear a leather strap to work, and have been eyeing the damn thing for years as well… It's either buy that and the metal bracelet for it (170 $), or buy it ànd buy a new watch for work. The Monster I have is a brilliant watch, but I kinda grew tired of it already...

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                                      • Finn666F
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                                        @davito:

                                        @Finn666 go with the black bay 🙂

                                        Ah just saw 007 will be nice too

                                        def. gonna cop a nice watch sometime during the next months i think @davito … just needed some sort of "daily beater" watch again, since i don't have my orient anymore -.-

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                                        • GingerMagicianG
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                                          Timefactors all the way for all your NATO requirements.

                                          http://www.timefactors.com/natostraps.htm

                                          Simon

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                                          > You're not even bloody ginger  >:(

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                                          • CutlasshoundC
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                                            I can second that. Bought four from timefactors. Be warned though there can be a waiting list. Took me five weeks to get mine!

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                                            I ain't got time to bleed.

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