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    The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread

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    • mclaincauseyM
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      I got one of those for my wife with a rose-colored case and a matching magnetic Milanese bracelet and they are very cool, including the bracelet and the strap change system.

      Almost cool enough to tempt me to dive back into their ecosystem, but Google still does too many things better for that to happen. I am hoping Google catches on up wearables with a Pixel watch that's competitive.

      But I do like wearing a watch so I'm not sure how I'll reconcile things if I go that route.

      Think it, be it.

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      • JDelageJ
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        For me the deciding factor were (1) ability to play music from the watch, even without the phone, and (2) how good the HR monitor is (I like to track it when exercising and Polar was not working out anymore…) I got the cheaper aluminum model... It's kind of crazy the premiums they charge for steel and the larger size, given the innards are the same.

        It integrates beautifully with the Apple ecosystem - much better than I thought.

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        • mclaincauseyM
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          Yeah that thing was very expensive and an anniversary gift or else I would have gone another route. Apple continues to amaze with their hardware margins.

          I really am tempted to order Big Ugly II:
          https://www.gshock.com/watches/search?s=GGB100

          Think it, be it.

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          • gaseousclayG
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            An IH x Gshock collab would be dope. I wonder what their minimum order quantity is for collabs?

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

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            • DougNgD
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              Just snapped this up:
              https://www.fratellowatches.com/hamilton-khaki-pilot-pioneer-mechanical/?fbclid=IwAR3afd8pBmjpI4Ctwu2u7AW-Q1SP20wF8UGU5FQZkxcRmyeaIJ_23jAbjk4
              I've always wanted a W10 but didn't want to go down the vintage route.

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

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              • GraemeG
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                @DougNg I saw those on Revolution earlier. Looks a nice piece.

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                • S
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                  Seriously, though. IH x G-shock ftw.

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                  • DougNgD
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                    I'm not sure I'd go for it. If you look at G-Shock "collabs", all they do is slap someone else's logo somewhere on the watch.
                    I wouldn't buy a watch because it has MORE branding.

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

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                    • neph93N
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                      @DougNg:

                      Just snapped this up:
                      https://www.fratellowatches.com/hamilton-khaki-pilot-pioneer-mechanical/?fbclid=IwAR3afd8pBmjpI4Ctwu2u7AW-Q1SP20wF8UGU5FQZkxcRmyeaIJ_23jAbjk4
                      I've always wanted a W10 but didn't want to go down the vintage route.

                      Decided today that this is the watch I want after liking Hamilton for a long time. I have to say I balked a bit when I saw the price tag as it seems steep compared to their other mechanical offerings. It is an absolute beaut though. Congrats @DougNg.

                      «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                      We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                      • gaseousclayG
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                        @DougNg:

                        I'm not sure I'd go for it. If you look at G-Shock "collabs", all they do is slap someone else's logo somewhere on the watch.
                        I wouldn't buy a watch because it has MORE branding.

                        What if it was made out of 25oz denim? [emoji848]

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

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                        • DougNgD
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                          I dunno. It’s just not a collab that makes a lot of sense to me. They’re both super tough and purpose built, but so is my Vitamix…

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

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                          • ChrisC
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                            IHxG-ShockxVitamix?

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                            • DougNgD
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                              @neph93

                              I thought about the price of the Khaki Mechanical Pilot, and for the extra couple hundred dollars, I think it might be ok considering that you get a a total 100m water resistance vs 50 on the Field watch (I get a nervous twitch with anything less than that), and there really isn't anything like it on the market case shape wise or size wise unless you want to get a ladies watch. I'm not particularly happy with the mineral crystal, we'll see how it holds up. I may wind up seeing if I can find an aftermarket sapphire crystal in the future.

                              For me it was a no brainer since I have been hoping for a reissue of the W10 for years.

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

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                              • neph93N
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                                Thanks for that. I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m not deep in the specs and details AS you or many others here. I gave a rough budget which this watch is slightly north of, but as you say, the aesthetic is pretty unique in todays marker and it gives me a semi. I’ll see what sort of damage I do the bank account in g’port in a couple of weeks and if that goes OK then this may be mine soon.

                                «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                • DougNgD
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                                  On my 6.75” wrist. Changed the strap out for a silicone nato. I have some nylon natos coming in from haveston and phenomenato coming in soon, as well as this coming in from japan

                                  http://en.knot-designs.com/fs/knotos/tochigi-nato-type/nt1-18oksv

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

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                                  • neph93N
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                                    It’s my birthday in November. I’m angling for one. Thanks for the pic, it looks beautiful.

                                    «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                    We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                    • DougNgD
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                                      One thing to be aware of: it's smaller than most modern watches. You might want to try it on or something similar in size before purchasing it. The website says it's 36x33. That's a little confusing, I think it's actually 36 across. I'm not sure why they're giving the other dimension.

                                      I have been in love with this watch for years and the reissue is perfect. It really has been stripped down to the bare essentials and is the perfect minimalist watch in my opinion.

                                      I have it on a grey Haveston NATO (just came in a couple hours ago), and the whole package is super low key but highly functional and comfortable.

                                      If you get the watch, buy whichever is cheaper, both of the strap options suck. I'm not really happy with the leather strap that comes with it. Also: I paid full retail. By the time your birthday rolls around it should be a couple hundred bucks cheaper. I just had to buy it NOW because I've been lusting for it for so long.

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

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                                      • ChrisC
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                                        I love how photos distort the apparent size of a watch on the wrist.  I would never have guessed that's only a 36mm watch. It looks more like 40 or 42.

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                                        • neph93N
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                                          The smaller size may work for me actually. I tried on some 38mm Hamiltons in the Spring and they looked borderline too big. It seems I have broad upper arms, big hands but cute little wrists.

                                          «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                          We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                          • mclaincauseyM
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                                            I really love the cushion case

                                            Think it, be it.

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