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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

    The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread

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    • UnTuckedU
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      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)

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

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        • ChrisC
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          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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          • UnTuckedU
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            @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)

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            • GraemeG
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              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

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              • UnTuckedU
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                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)

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                • AnesthetistA
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                  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

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                  • mclaincauseyM
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                    That's a cool watch!

                    Think it, be it.

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                    • neph93N
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                      @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”

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

                        Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                        IG: bluehandsslim

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                        • GraemeG
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                          @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.

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                          • neph93N
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                            @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”

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                            • Stuart.TS
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                              @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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                              • UnTuckedU
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                                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)

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                                • DougNgD
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                                  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

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                                  • Stuart.TS
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                                    @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.

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                                    • GraemeG
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                                      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

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                                      • mclaincauseyM
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                                        @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.

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                                        • mclaincauseyM
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                                          Lots of great deals on Seiko at Macy's. This automatic is $100!

                                          Think it, be it.

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