Watches - another OCD problem

[Maynard Friedman]

I prefer the standard edition without the gold, simply because I don't like gold on watches.

[tigerpac]

Looks very Seiko, which is a good thing.

Limited to 1000 pieces?

[Chris]

@Maynard:

I prefer the standard edition without the gold, simply because I don't like gold on watches.

Same.

Great watch, nonetheless.

[Chiba J.]

I think I agree, might like the plain MM300 better. But I would love to see that stoplight seconds hand on the regular version. That would really pop IMO.

[davito]

Watch looks good @Chiba J. Do you have the chance to compare both models the same time on each of your wrist?

[Chiba J.]

Hi D. I've tried on the regular MM300 quite a few times now and really like it. I'll have a chance to compare it to the limited edition model after the LE model is released on the 23rd. I only reserved the LE model (no payment) so I don't have to purchase it…..

[davito]

Sounds good mate @Chiba J. I think you prob made your decision already unless the limited one strikes when on your wrist let us know what you get. Nice watches

[babyknight]

my explorer II (1972)…

[davito]

@babyknight
what a great watch, great wristshot

[Finn666]

damn @babyknight lovely watch mate!

[babyknight]

thanks guys @davito @Finn666 …

[Sugar Mountain]

That is a fine, fine watch Babyknight. I'm a big fan of the standard Explorer II as well, both in black dial and even more so in white. Sometimes I consider getting that one over a Submariner…

[babyknight]

Thank you for your kind words, @Sugar Mountain .  Are you interested in the modern Explorer IIs?  Cool watches.  In comparison to the Subs, I think the main issue is case size.  The modern Explorer II would be too big for my wrist at least, whereas I think the Sub is in such a sweet spot.  Once you have them both on your wrist I am sure one will speak to you more!

[Sugar Mountain]

@babyknight No, I'm not a fan of the modern Explorer II. The increased size, the shape of the hands and the big lugs just don't appeal to me. I'm lusting after the Ref.16570. I'd love a Sub too but they are a bit common around town in HK!

[louisbosco]

@Sugar Mountain but isn't HK one of the easier places in the world to find a vintage sub?

[Anesthetist]

Since the forum is in a Rolex frame of mind, here is an uninspired pic of mine:

[babyknight]

very nice @Anesthetist

[Flash]

very nice @Anesthetist , very similar in style to my railmaster

found this a few weeks back , it belonged to my wifes father

ive never really been into watches but after looking through this thread and a few others im slowly getting sucked in , two on my wish list are a Omega speedmaster and a vintage sub

[davito]

Great watches @Anesthetist @Flash

@Anesthetist is it the current model? Such an iconic classic watch and still a sporty

@Flash love the speedy had one some years ago, the plexi version loved it a lot, unfortunately got stolen. And of course a vintage sub is always sweet, just do proper research before buying re condition of case/lugs, original pieces service dial or not etc

[Anesthetist]

@davito:

Great watches @Anesthetist @Flash

@Anesthetist is it the current model? Such an iconic classic watch and still a sporty

It has a 2006 serial and I bought it new in 2007 as an early graduation present to myself. New it was $3600, now they are over $5K. I like this version much better than the new model whereas the case seems disproportionate to the hands.
Thanks for the compliments gents