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    Watches - another OCD problem

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    • JDelageJ
      JDelage
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      @Giles:

      If you are pleased with your purchase and think you paid a fair price, what's to be bitter about?

      That's a fair point. If I keep it for a very long time, it's no biggie. However, sometimes I get tired of a piece and I want to sell it. I don't mind losing some money doing that - paying the rent if you wish - but I don't like taking a huge loss.

      The Tudor Black Bay Bronze Blue (BBBB!) is lovely but I'm not sure it's available for me in the US. We'll see.

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        Sage954
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        Interesting description of the Kermit.

        One of their most polarizing revelations came in 2003 with the release of their 50-year pat on the back to themselves, the Rolex Submariner 16610LV. Introduced to commemorate the half century of one of the most iconic timepieces ever made, the anniversary edition of the world’s favorite dive watch shocked the Rolex faithful with its bright green bezel.

        Like any great upheaval, it split opinion, gaining as many detractors as admirers and clogging up countless forums with those arguing for and against.

        To its fans, it will always be known as The Kermit. Those not so enamored of that gleaming emerald surround nicknamed it The Vomit Sub. It’s not easy being green!

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        • DougNgD
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          I have a couple friends that have Hulks, and while they love owning it, they all pretty much said the same thing: they have a hard time pairing it with the rest of their clothes.

          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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          • DougNgD
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            Worth a read if you're into dive watches

            http://watchesbysjx.com/2017/03/real-world-test-diving-with-the-rolex-submariner-sinn-u1-seiko-turtle-and-seiko-prospex-scuba-diver-padi.html

            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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            • JDelageJ
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              @DougNg - Good article, thank you.

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              • ChrisC
                Chris
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                He likes ceramic bezels.

                Not a real scuba diver.

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                • JDelageJ
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                  I think I'm going to try to get the Grand Seiko SBGJ231 from Japan when it comes out in February. If anyone has a tip on how to obtain one of those (boutique only), I'm listening.

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                  • DougNgD
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                    Are they allowed to ship? Might be worth calling a boutique and finding out if you can just order over the phone and ask if they would ship it to your location.

                    I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                    • GilesG
                      Giles
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                      Try here:

                      https://www.seiyajapan.com/

                      "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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                      • GilesG
                        Giles
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                        Damn, I should not have done that…...Now I want this:

                        https://www.seiyajapan.com/collections/populars/products/s-sarb017

                        "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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                        • ColeC
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                          Nice and actually affordable. Go get it Giles. 😉

                          Gesendet von iPhone mit Tapatalk

                          WTB:
                          IHJ-96-OLV Size L
                          IHE-13

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                          • neph93N
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                            @Cole:

                            Nice and actually affordable. Go get it Giles. 😉

                            It’s lovely and in my «theoretical» price range. Not available outside of Japan?

                            «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                            We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                              You can buy directly from http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-japan-82/seiko-automatic-alpinist-watch-sarb017-mens-watch-1850.html

                              I’ve purchased from Creation watches before and can recommend them.

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                              • ChrisC
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                                Almost positive Anesthetist has one and really likes it.

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                                • JDelageJ
                                  JDelage
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                                  @Giles:

                                  Try here:

                                  https://www.seiyajapan.com/

                                  Yep, they're my default peeps for this. I've contacted them. Thanks.

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                                  • GraemeG
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                                    @JDelage:

                                    The Tudor Black Bay Bronze Blue (BBBB!) is lovely but I'm not sure it's available for me in the US. We'll see.

                                    Bucherer have just bought Torneau, so you might be able to order one in the not too distant future. 😃

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                                      @Graeme Torneau stocked Tudor even before the Buy I think.

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                                      • GraemeG
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                                        @Steffen:

                                        @Graeme Torneau stocked Tudor even before the Buy I think.

                                        Bucherer do a version of the Black Bay Bronze with a blue dial. It's only available through them.

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                                          @Graeme:

                                          @Steffen:

                                          @Graeme Torneau stocked Tudor even before the Buy I think.

                                          Bucherer do a version of the Black Bay Bronze with a blue dial. It's only available through them.

                                          Ah I see, that is one nice watch.

                                          My all Time Favorite Watch is currently on Sale on C24 in Mint Condition 😉

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                                          • GraemeG
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                                            Ah, the Mare Nostrum? 😘

                                            I saw one in Selfridge's in 2016, and it was still there in 2017. It's one of the few Panerais that I'd like. Shame about the enormous price tag.

                                            The new Montblanc 1858 Monopusher Chronograph uses a similar Minerva movement, but is smaller, cheaper, and greener. It was unveiled at SIHH, and Monochrome got to play with the prototype.

                                            If that's too discrete, Montblanc offers the Timewalker Rally Timer…

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