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    • TempvsT
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      @Graeme:

      Another quirky and @Tempvs approved diving watch: The Omega Ploprof.

      The new version in titanium is surprisingly light, and it's got the trick antimagnetic movement.

      These watches are fantastic. So much lighter than the steel ones.
      I personally like the grey and orange.

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      • ChrisC
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        When it comes to dive watches, the more orange, the better.

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        • TempvsT
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          IWC DeepOne about 16 years old now. Mechanical depth gauge.

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            Ok watch buffs…Can anyone help me find a leather rough-out strap like this Colareb one (they don't make this colour anymore)? Would reeaaally appreciate the help.

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            • GraemeG
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              Equus Leather do some really nice watch straps, but they're hand stitched, and consequently £150. However, there are occasionally discount codes on their Facebook page.

              Whilst they don't offer a dark brown rough out, their polo suede belts are available in that colour, so they might be able to build a bespoke strap in it for you.

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                Thanks for that @Graeme. The colour is actually a light beige/sand. Not the best photo. You see the colour better at the start of this video…

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                • GraemeG
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                  Equus do a tobacco suede that's a bit lighter, but I don't think that it's the exact hue you're looking for.

                  I'd look for someone doing custom natural Chromexcel straps, and ask them to make one that uses the rough out side of the leather. The reverse side on this NATO by Crown & Buckle looks like it might be a decent approximation.

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                    Yeah might have to try that. Having no luck finding anything similar as yet. Thanks for the help Graeme 😉

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                        • GraemeG
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                          There's a hands on with the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Mil-Spec at aBlogToWatch.

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                          • GilesG
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                            STOP IT

                            "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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                                This one is the one I'm lusting after. Green's my favorite color, and there are only so many options in quality watches.

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                                  • GraemeG
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                                    Hodinkee released a collaboration with Ressence earlier today. It's sold out, so if you want one (and can afford the $22,500 price tag), tough!

                                    The watch is a skeletonised Type 1, with a steel case, rather than the standard titanium. This video shows how the time is displayed, which I love.

                                    There are quite a few comments on the site that Hodinkee are selling out to the industry, but I suspect that they did so a long while back. Someone pointed out that the major watch blogs tend to carry minimal advertising, so someone is paying for the editorial team. So take what they post with a pinch of salt.

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                                    • ChrisC
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                                      That is very cool.  If I had the cash to spare, I'd be willing to blow it on one of those.

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                                        STOP IT

                                        How about something cheaper @Giles? 😛

                                        Seiko Prospex Diver SLA017 reissue, which should retail for €3800. It's a limited edition, with a movement based off the Grand Seiko line, and possibly sold out already.

                                        Details from Monochrome's review. Hodinkee have an announcement, which also includes the modern version of the watch.

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                                        • CutlasshoundC
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                                          I do like that!!!

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                                          • TempvsT
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                                            @Graeme:

                                            @Giles:

                                            STOP IT

                                            How about something cheaper @Giles? 😛

                                            Seiko Prospex Diver SLA017 reissue, which should retail for €3800. It's a limited edition, with a movement based off the Grand Seiko line, and possibly sold out already.

                                            Details from Monochrome's review. Hodinkee have an announcement, which also includes the modern version of the watch.

                                            Such a great watch.

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