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    • seawolfS
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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

      @zeebeedesign

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

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        • mclaincauseyM
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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
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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
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              Nice color scheme.

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

                  “Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.”
                  — Winnie The Pooh

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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
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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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                        @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
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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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                            • DougNgD
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                              Really digging this one

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

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                              • mclaincauseyM
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                                Lovely from Tudor. By no means attempting to be or resemble a tool watch. Though I do love GMT, Pelagos (I could get over the novel written on its dial and the HEV) and to a lesser extent Black Bay.

                                https://www.tudorwatch.com/watches/glamour-double-date/m57100-0001

                                Think it, be it.

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                                  That's CLEAN

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                                  • GraemeG
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                                    I saw that Tudor yesterday, and it's a lovely looking piece. I think that it's a good candidate for an only watch, though it's probably a bit less casual than a Black Bay.

                                    Bear in mind that it's a 42 mm case, so will be fairly large. The limited edition Omega Seamaster anniversary models have a similar style and smaller diameter, but are more expensive and possibly sold out.

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                                    • AnesthetistA
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                                      Finally got a new battery in this guy and have been wearing it non-stop. Def on par with the Grand Seikos I’ve owned.

                                      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                                      IG: bluehandsslim

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                                      • AnesthetistA
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                                        Not for everyone…
                                        Swatch x Damien Hirst x Mickey Mouse


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                                        IG: bluehandsslim

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                                        • den1mheadD
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                                          Bell & Ross with IHSH-180

                                          Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk

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                                          • SeulS
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                                            @Anesthetist:

                                            Not for everyone…
                                            Swatch x Damien Hirst x Mickey Mouse

                                            Cute - I like it!..

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