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    • GilesG
      Giles
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      I love the fact that it is a PITA….

      "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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      • GraemeG
        Graeme
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        @Chris no harm in liking diver's. It'd be really boring if we all had the same tastes.

        @Giles I got a cheap laugh out of Pita too.

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        • chiverusC
          chiverus
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          @Syb:

          249 today to brighten up this rainy day

          Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G928F met Tapatalk

          Beautiful 249 @Syb
          My trusty ancient Pam 25

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          • mclaincauseyM
            mclaincausey
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            Interesting article on the topic of He in a completely unrelated way: the impact it has on Apple MEMS componentry, as found in all iOS devices, including the watch, is fatal.

            https://hothardware.com/news/how-an-mri-machine-zapped-only-apple-iphones-ipads-and-watches-in-an-entire-building

            Think it, be it.

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            • mclaincauseyM
              mclaincausey
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              @DougNg:

              Wait, what rotating bezels have you had that got knocked out of whack?

              I’ve never had that happen except on Seikos because their bezels are so loose.

              Super dangerous if actually using to time a dive.

              Think it, be it.

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              • SybS
                Syb
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                @chiverus  Nice! I like the 25. It's a great daily beater.

                Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-N960F met Tapatalk

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                • JDelageJ
                  JDelage
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                  @mclaincausey:

                  @DougNg:

                  Wait, what rotating bezels have you had that got knocked out of whack?

                  I’ve never had that happen except on Seikos because their bezels are so loose.

                  Super dangerous if actually using to time a dive.

                  Not really because those bezels are typically unidirectional, and therefore will always ere on the side of shortening your dive.

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                  • mclaincauseyM
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                    …unless it gets whacked all the way around. Some of them (e.g. 50 Fathoms) are so loud you'd hopefully hear it.

                    Think it, be it.

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                    • seawolfS
                      seawolf
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                      I love this watch so much. I love looking at it. I love listening to the beautiful sound it makes. I love the weight. I love the display back. I love winding it every morning.

                      “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                      @zeebeeleather

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                      • S
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                        And it's got a nice strap, to boot!  😉

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                        • mclaincauseyM
                          mclaincausey
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                          Yes it does. Nice watch!

                          I am really wanting a type B flieger and one of those would look great on it.

                          Think it, be it.

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                          • mclaincauseyM
                            mclaincausey
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                            @Graeme:

                            I saw an Omega Planet Ocean Big Blue yesterday. It's got a ceramic case, which is good, and a helium escape valve, which isn't.

                            Hehe. Well lookee here.

                            https://monochrome-watches.com/seiko-prospex-dawn-grey-europe-only-limited-editions-turtle-srpd01k1-samurai-srpd03k1/

                            No comparison between the Omega and these, but interesting affordable option.

                            Think it, be it.

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                            • JDelageJ
                              JDelage
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                              Nice color scheme.

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                              • GraemeG
                                Graeme
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                                I've been watch shopping over the last few weeks, and seen a pile of things that I quite like. Some of which I can even afford. 😉

                                First up is the full metal G-Shock. The second generation has the display flipped, so it's a black LCD. This is the all-black model, which I liked. It feels solid, and would probably hold up in comparison to some more expensive Swiss pieces. Some of the reviews said that they're heavy, but I didn't find it too bad.

                                The Girard Perregaux Laureato Skeleton in black ceramic. It's nice, but I'm not sure if I'd spend $55K (Australian) on something like this. I'd probably save myself a chunk of change, and get the Jaquet Droz Skelet-One instead.

                                The non-ceramic version is half the price.

                                The Montblanc Rally Timer is a big hunk of titanium, with a lovely Minerva monopusher inside. It's the same price as the GP skeleton, though a lot less practical.

                                The Oris Big Crown is lovely, and I'm surprised that @Anesthetist hasn't got one already. (It's more his size than the Montblanc!) The case is a dark bronze, so will patinate, but the strap seems sized more for women's wrists, and I couldn't buckle it.

                                Another bronze Oris, the Carl Brashear Chronograph. It's a limited edition, and a rather nice piece.

                                The Omega Railmaster with the blue dial has been in the shops for a few weeks, but up until not I've only seen it on the bracelet. Here it is on the denim strap.

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                                • ChapC
                                  Chap
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                                  GMT Master ll with green hand matching IHSH-181-GRN

                                  God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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                                  • DougNgD
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                                    The all metal G-Shock is heavy *for a G-Shock

                                    Even my stupidly oversized GWG-100 feels light compared to a steel watch

                                    Casio just released a resin and composite bracelet version with the same module. Pretty cool

                                    https://www.g-central.com/g-shock-gwb5600bc-1b-solar-radio-bluetooth-with-composite-band-for-north-america/

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

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                                    • louisboscoL
                                      louisbosco
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                                      @Chap:

                                      GMT Master ll with green hand matching IHSH-181-GRN

                                      i'm so pissed with mine. stopped moving, and wouldn't move even if you keep winding it, all right after a service to fixed that issue. sent it back to rolex for a second time now, hopefully to get it sorted once and for all..

                                      "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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                                        Sage954
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                                        @louisbosco
                                        I hope they get it sorted. I have used Michael Young a few times for repairs and service and have been very pleased with the work.

                                        http://www.classicwatchrepair.com/

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                                        • ChrisC
                                          Chris
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                                          @Graeme:

                                          The Montblanc Rally Timer is a big hunk of titanium, with a lovely Minerva monopusher inside. It's the same price as the GP skeleton, though a lot less practical.

                                          Maybe not practical, but damn, is it good looking.

                                          And the denim strap on the Omega is, well, not good looking…

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                                          • Finn666F
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                                            @Chap best one in the game! 😎
                                            still lusting after one…

                                            @Chap:

                                            GMT Master ll with green hand matching IHSH-181-GRN

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