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    Watches - another OCD problem

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      bertoni
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      That does look less dressy on a NATO Graeme. May be worth a closer look after all. Not sure how much it'll be over here though. I'll keep you posted.

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      • GraemeG
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        Glad to help.

        If you want one watch to do it all then I'd be looking at something a bit more plain. The Tudor Heritage Ranger, Sinn 556, or the Longines would be the sort of thing I'd go for.

        Wear it on a NATO strap with jeans, or a shiny leather one with a suit. It'd be rugged enough for the former, but smart enough for the latter.A watch with a rotating bezel looks less dressy, and is more likely to catch on suit cuffs, particularly as they tend to be a bigger style.

        Incidentally the Longines COSD on a NATO strap is €1480, so a bit above your budget.

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        • TempvsT
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          There we a go. Here's a few of my favourite watches I like to wear.

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            @Graeme That Tudor Heritage Ranger is beautiful. My ideal watch is probably the Black Bay but that one is stunning. They're both way out of my league though 😞

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            • TempvsT
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              Seiko event in Amsterdam this week.

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              • ChrisC
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                If you're crazy about your watch getting scratched, the nice thing about stainless steel cases is that you can do remedial work on them yourself.  For polished surfaces, Cape Cod polishing cloths will buff out all but the really deep marks.  For a brushed finish, I like fiberglass scratch pens to restore the original appearance.

                Just like with jeans or boots, minor maintenance can go a long way.

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                • GraemeG
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                  Also you'll probably be getting your watch serviced every few years. The case will probably be refurbished, and it'll come back looking pretty close to new.

                  Bear in mind that this is one cost most first time watch buyers don't take into account. It also takes anything from a few weeks to a few months. That's why @Tempvs doesn't have any spares, he needs them for when his others are off getting serviced! 😉

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                  • TempvsT
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                    Watch servicing can be and generally is expensive. A Rolex sports watch as example will cost 600plus and be away for 8-12 weeks. High end brands can take 6 months plus and run into the thousands.

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                      Ah shit! Thanks for informing me…glad I dropped in here after all. Any idea how much Sinn charge for servicing?
                      @Chris Appreciate the info mate. My anxiety is subsiding somewhat. Thanks fellas 🙂

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                      • GraemeG
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                        For @Giles, aBlogToWatch has a week on the wrist with the Grand Seiko Spring Drive Diver.

                        @bertoni you could always email Sinn and ask what they charge for a service. Breitling was £300 / €450 a year ago. Even so, the cost was less than buying a cheapish new watch every couple of years. 🙂

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                          @Graeme Thanks mate, will do. I was wondering if someone on here might point me in the direction of a decent 'How to change a strap on a watch without lug holes' sort of vid? The Sinn apparently has no lug holes and i'm wondering how you actually change straps? VERY noobie I know but hey, you gotta start somewhere no?

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                          • TempvsT
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                            New jacket from Giles and a watch I've had for a while.

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                            • louisboscoL
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                              @bertoni:

                              @Graeme Thanks mate, will do. I was wondering if someone on here might point me in the direction of a decent 'How to change a strap on a watch without lug holes' sort of vid? The Sinn apparently has no lug holes and i'm wondering how you actually change straps? VERY noobie I know but hey, you gotta start somewhere no?

                              i think what you need is a spring bar tool. the ones they use on a newer sub without lug holes. you've to be very careful lest you scratch your casing tool.

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                                Do I detect a hint of sarcasm? Cheeky f**ker! 🙂 Thanks for the info.

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                                • louisboscoL
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                                  i wish there was but there isn't. only after you mentioned it and i read further before i realise what you were on about… 🙂

                                  "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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                                    Thought you were referring to my aversion to scratches mate, sorry 🙂 Made me laugh….

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                                      New jacket from Giles and a watch I've had for a while.

                                      The sleeve of the jacket reminds me of my black GK

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                                      • GilesG
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                                        Top of the class….

                                        "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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                                        • TempvsT
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                                          I am not strange. I'm just not normal!

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                                            One of a kind RGT GMT by Ladoire, one of my craziest watches!

                                            I am not strange. I'm just not normal!

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