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The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread

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    Graeme
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    Joined: 30 Mar 2012

    Glad you like the watches, can't help with your reading comprehension! 😃

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      Graeme
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      Joined: 30 Mar 2012

      Oris wanted to get in on the two-tone trend, but didn't feel that using gold would fit in with their brand values, so they've brought out the Divers Sixty Five Bico in bronze and steel.

      last edited by 5 Apr 2019, 11:03 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        UnTucked
        Joined: 16 Nov 2014

        That's an interesting shade for bronze… and I think it's pretty sexy!

        Looks damn good on leather, as well

        In search of:
        IHV-04, med.
        IHSH-185, large
        IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

        last edited by 5 Apr 2019, 11:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          Graeme
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          Joined: 30 Mar 2012

          Oris are doing some really good pieces right now, and they've gone heavy on the bronze trend.

          last edited by 5 Apr 2019, 12:14 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Chris
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 28 Jun 2010

            I'm curious to see how the bronze links fare over the long term.  I agree with UnTucked and would pick leather over the bracelet.

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              UnTucked
              Joined: 16 Nov 2014

              @Chris:

              I'm curious to see how the bronze links fare over the long term.

              Right. Typically with bronze watches, the bronze doesn't com in contact with the wearer's skin because it will cause discoloration of the skin.

              In search of:
              IHV-04, med.
              IHSH-185, large
              IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

              last edited by 5 Apr 2019, 12:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                Graeme
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                Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                According to the article at Monochrome, the alloy of bronze used in the Bico doesn't tarnish or patina as fast as others do. So it's OK to wear against the skin.

                I'd probably pick the leather strap, as I don't tend to go for bracelets. But I do like the novelty of the Oris's

                last edited by 5 Apr 2019, 13:10 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  UnTucked
                  Joined: 16 Nov 2014

                  Helson are running a 15% off sale for Easter, including all clearance items as well…

                  https://helsonwatches.com/shop.php

                  In search of:
                  IHV-04, med.
                  IHSH-185, large
                  IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

                  last edited by 19 Apr 2019, 10:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Anesthetist
                    見習いボス
                    Joined: 14 May 2011

                    Digituna Japan Limited Edition

                    Going to order a gray snow camo strap to make it more usable as a daily wearer.

                    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                    IG: bluehandsslim

                    last edited by 20 Apr 2019, 23:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      mclaincausey
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                      Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                      That's a cool watch!

                      Think it, be it.

                      last edited by 21 Apr 2019, 13:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        neph93
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                        Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                        @mclaincausey:

                        That's a cool watch!

                        +1! I also fully support the suggested strap switch.

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

                        • Virginia Woolf
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                          Anesthetist
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                          Joined: 14 May 2011

                          Been thinking of a Seiko nickname. R2D2, White Lightning, the Full Moon, the Seiko Cocaine….

                          Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                          IG: bluehandsslim

                          last edited by 22 Apr 2019, 22:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            Graeme
                            啓蒙家
                            Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                            @neph93 here's the new Hamilton Khaki Field watch. It's got a new, hand wound movement, and a 38 mm case size.

                            More details at Monochrome.

                            last edited by 30 Apr 2019, 04:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              neph93
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                              Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                              @Graeme:

                              @neph93 here's the new Hamilton Khaki Field watch. It's got a new, hand wound movement, and a 38 mm case size.

                              Thanks very much for that. Now to get to a place where I can try one on…

                              Also, there is an irony that the guy who wrote the piece about a watch called the «Hacked» is also a hack...

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

                              • Virginia Woolf
                              last edited by 30 Apr 2019, 06:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • Stuart.TS
                                Stuart.T
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 21 Sept 2017

                                @DougNg how right you were about NATO straps. I changed up the strap on my Hamilton field to a Strapt NATO. I'm very impressed with the quality of this strap. @neph93 I like how the NATO strap has made what is essentially a slim 38" watch, to something a bit more substantial looking.




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                                  UnTucked
                                  Joined: 16 Nov 2014

                                  That does look smart!

                                  I'm VERY partial to NATO's, and I really feel that simplistic field watches generally look best on a NATO

                                  In search of:
                                  IHV-04, med.
                                  IHSH-185, large
                                  IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

                                  last edited by 10 May 2019, 07:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • DougNgD
                                    DougNg
                                    Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                    That's a nice strap.

                                    If you notice fraying or loose threads anywhere, take a Bic lighter to it.

                                    Move it slowly towards the flame until you see the thread shrink. Those square holes tend to fray.

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

                                    last edited by 10 May 2019, 09:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • Stuart.TS
                                      Stuart.T
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 21 Sept 2017

                                      @DougNg Thanks for the useful tips, I'll keep an eye on how it progresses.

                                      It's a good, solid strap, the hardware is nice quality too. Thanks for getting me to even consider a NATO.

                                      last edited by 20 May 2019, 09:11 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Graeme
                                        啓蒙家
                                        Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                        Hands on with the new Hamilton hand wound field watch. I like this one a lot, particularly with the olive PVD case.

                                        https://watchesbysjx.com/2019/06/hamilton-khaki-field-mechanical-38mm.html

                                        last edited by 19 Jun 2019, 05:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          mclaincausey
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                                          Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                                          @Graeme:

                                          Hands on with the new Hamilton hand wound field watch. I like this one a lot, particularly with the olive PVD case.

                                          https://watchesbysjx.com/2019/06/hamilton-khaki-field-mechanical-38mm.html

                                          Wow, that is a heater. The white dial I find a bit busy but the PVD is tempting. @UnTucked might appreciate that one.

                                          Think it, be it.

                                          last edited by 19 Jun 2019, 13:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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