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    • gaseousclayG
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      @DougNg:

      Kind of looks like a Rado

      Kind of confused, if you like that Seiko, why not just get it?

      I have two other Seikos that I don't wear anymore because they kept horrible time (one is a Seiko 5). I suppose I could bring them in to a dealer and see if they can fix them but at this point I can't be bothered. I like the look of the SNE325 but am apprehensive about buying.

      WTB:
      IHSH-129 size L (blue)
      IHSH-19

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      • ChrisC
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        Is the other one an automatic, too?  Lower prices Seikos, like the 5s, are known for having a pretty wide range of timekeeping accuracy.  They're capable of keeping excellent time, but it usually requires some fine tuning.

        The one you pictured has a quartz movement, though, so it should be much more accurate.

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        • gaseousclayG
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          @Chris:

          Is the other one an automatic, too?  Lower prices Seikos, like the 5s, are known for having a pretty wide range of timekeeping accuracy.  They're capable of keeping excellent time, but it usually requires some fine tuning.

          Correct. My Seiko 5 would usually lose 5 minutes every couple of weeks. I know it's easy to fix but I got tired of doing it so bought a Casio G-shock

          WTB:
          IHSH-129 size L (blue)
          IHSH-19

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          • Matty123M
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            Oris Carl Brashear with a lot of patina.

            “ A Navy Diver is not a fighting man. He is a salvage expert.”

            “ if it’s lost. He finds it. If it’s sunk he brings it up. If it’s in the wya he moves it.”

            Carl Brashear is a beast.

            Maybe so. Maybe not

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            • JDelageJ
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              Selko SLA019 on triple denim…

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              • mclaincauseyM
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                Selko SLA019 on triple denim…

                Gorgeous! I don't know why so many in the watch community slam that Speedy-like bracelet style Seiko and GS use, it looks lovely.

                Think it, be it.

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                • AppfaffA
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                  Heritor HR7609

                  Japanese Auto movement, 43mm stainless case, screw down crown. Love the look, feels pretty decently made for the price point.

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                    • neph93N
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                      I think they make solid watches. The aesthetic isn’t always to my liking compared to the comparable Seiko offerings and the stuff Hamilton turn out.

                      “Some of those that work forces
                      Are the same that burn crosses”

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                        • neph93N
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                          I've already got a Hamilton Khaki in my sights for my next purchase. I just can't do cheap hobbies  😃

                          That is pretty much why I still don’t own a watch. I’ve spent hours and hours perving over them on the internet and considering options but I know as soon as I go for one a new Pandora’s box will be opened.

                          “Some of those that work forces
                          Are the same that burn crosses”

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                          • ChapC
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                            I've already got a Hamilton Khaki in my sights for my next purchase. I just can't do cheap hobbies  😃

                            That is pretty much why I still don’t own a watch. I’ve spent hours and hours perving over them on the internet and considering options but I know as soon as I go for one a new Pandora’s box will be opened.

                            I know what you mean but I think you just had to find that one watch that suits you perfectly and you can be very happy with owning just that one. My first serious watch was a Rolex Explorer I, I still think the most ageless watch one can get. It took me almost a year to scrape the money to buy it spending many times staring at it through the the shop-window. It's been a great companion for many years not thinking about any other watch…

                            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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                            • neph93N
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                              That is an interesting point @Chap  There has certainly ended up being an element of perfectionism in my search for a watch. Maybe I just haven’t found “the one” yet?

                              “Some of those that work forces
                              Are the same that burn crosses”

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                              • DougNgD
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                                That Victorinox has a reputation of being pretty indestructible. Nice pick up.

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

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                                  • mclaincauseyM
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                                    Trying to get into the watch game. Victorinox don't get many mentions but I like the brand and the INOX seems very Iron Heart-ey. Plus the red face is unique. The only problem is that it's 13.6mm tall which is proving difficult to wear with UHF sleeves.

                                    I have a watch that is almost 16mm thick. I tend to fold uhf sleeve cuffs in half on my watch hand, works well.

                                    Think it, be it.

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                                    • neph93N
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                                      If I have to have my cuffs fastended at wrist level for more than 5 minutes my head threatens to explode. I’m basically a three year old, but it means I can have a big thick watch, one day when I finally find «The One» [emoji849]

                                      “Some of those that work forces
                                      Are the same that burn crosses”

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                                        • neph93N
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                                          Oh shit! That’s the one [emoji7]

                                          “Some of those that work forces
                                          Are the same that burn crosses”

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                                          • ChrisC
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                                            If I have to have my cuffs fastended at wrist level for more than 5 minutes my head threatens to explode. I’m basically a three year old, but it means I can have a big thick watch, one day when I finally find «The One» [emoji849]

                                            Same here. I even push up the sleeves on long sleeve T-shirts because of my wrist anxiety.

                                            There is a second issue with tall watches to consider, neph.  If you're clumsy, like I am, then you'll often be banging your watch into door frames, counters, chairs, basically everything.  Just something to keep in mind during your search…

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