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    mclaincausey
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    Joined: 12 Apr 2013

    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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      gaseousclay
      Joined: 4 Nov 2016

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

      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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

      last edited by 22 Aug 2019, 23:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        DougNg
        Joined: 24 Sept 2009

        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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          Graeme
          啓蒙家
          Joined: 30 Mar 2012

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

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            sabergirl
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            Joined: 4 Oct 2013

            Seriously, though. IH x G-shock ftw.

            Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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              DougNg
              Joined: 24 Sept 2009

              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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                neph93
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                Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                @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.

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

                • Virginia Woolf
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                  gaseousclay
                  Joined: 4 Nov 2016

                  @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]

                  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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

                  last edited by 30 Aug 2019, 19:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    DougNg
                    Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                    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

                    last edited by 30 Aug 2019, 19:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      Chris
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                      IHxG-ShockxVitamix?

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                        DougNg
                        Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                        @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

                        last edited by 31 Aug 2019, 18:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          neph93
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                          Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                          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.

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

                          • Virginia Woolf
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                            DougNg
                            Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                            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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                              neph93
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                              Joined: 18 Aug 2014

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

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

                              • Virginia Woolf
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                                DougNg
                                Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                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

                                last edited by 6 Sept 2019, 21:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Chris
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                                  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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                                    neph93
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                                    Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                    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.

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

                                    • Virginia Woolf
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                                      mclaincausey
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                                      Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                                      I really love the cushion case

                                      Think it, be it.

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                                        DougNg
                                        Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                        @neph93

                                        Like…Popeye?

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

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                                          neph93
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                                          Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                          Eeeh… I’d like to think so, probably slightly more effeminate though.

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

                                          • Virginia Woolf
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