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    Graeme
    啓蒙家
    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

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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
              見習いボス
              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

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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.

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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
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                    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
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                        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
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                          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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                                mclaincausey
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                                Joined: 12 Apr 2013

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

                                Think it, be it.

                                last edited by 3 Jul 2019, 19:42 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Denim Reynholm
                                  Joined: 10 May 2019
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                                    Anesthetist
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                                    Joined: 14 May 2011

                                    Just got this beautiful JDM Seiko in a few minutes ago. It’s the re-edition of the late 90’s SUS quartz line and it is almost perfect compared to my 1999 model. The black coating has a cool, stonewashed look to it so it isnt as reflective as it would be new. Not sure how durable is, but it might hide scratches better…hard to say.
                                    The case is small but stout and the dial is very easy to read for the size of it. For someone like myself who enjoys sub-40mm watches, it’s a home run [emoji106]



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                                    IG: bluehandsslim

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                                      mclaincausey
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                                      Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                                      @Denim:

                                      Orient Bambino. Really nice budget dress watch. Love the blue hands.

                                      Great dial, love the numerals.

                                      Think it, be it.

                                      last edited by 1 Aug 2019, 20:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        neph93
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                                        Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                        @Anesthetist that is a beautiful, beautiful watch. I would happily make it my first watch purchase.

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

                                        • Virginia Woolf
                                        last edited by 3 Aug 2019, 15:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • ijpxI
                                          ijpx
                                          Joined: 22 Oct 2013

                                          Been eyeing this metal G-Shock since it was released last year but didn’t have any chance to see it in person. We finally met and it went home with me. [emoji7]

                                          last edited by 4 Aug 2019, 01:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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