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    The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread

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    • ShoremanS
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      Thank you.

      You brought up a good point: I'm not a fan of watches whose height is > than 13mm and I just noticed the Inox comes in at 13.6mm. I'll try and find a local dealer to try on for size.

      If I'm being honest with myself, I've had my eye on the Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Chrono for quite some time and, it's just been released in what I feel is a more appealing colourway. I've yet to be able to track down any figures concerning case height but, it doesn't appear to be overly thick.

      Meek, mild and dishonest with a special place in Hell.

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      • ChrisC
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        Unless you're looking at quartz movements, finding a chrono under 13mm is going to be tough.

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        • ShoremanS
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          I don't imagine I'll ever be anything other than a quartz guy. It's not in my cards to have the kind of disposable income to become a "watch enthusiast" so, why bother?

          Meek, mild and dishonest with a special place in Hell.

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          • AnesthetistA
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            Buy used [emoji106]

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            IG: bluehandsslim

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            • DougNgD
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              The Seagull 1963 is 13mm thick

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

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              • ChrisC
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                That's a handwinder, right?  Those are a bit thinner than automatics. Not too many manual chronos, though.  The Seagull movement, the Russian 3133, then I think you're into either vintage or in house high end brands.

                I'm with @Anesthetist, though- used is the way to buy.  Watch prices are too crazy otherwise.  Cuts too deep into my other hobby budgets…

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                • mclaincauseyM
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                  Interesting goings on with ETA…

                  https://watchesbysjx.com/2019/12/eta-swatch-group-sales-ban-comco.html

                  Think it, be it.

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                  • DougNgD
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                    Just got a few of these straps after reading rave reviews about it. I have to say I’m not disappointed. This is easily my most comfortable strap

                    https://nickmankeydesigns.com/shop/the-hook-strap-elastic-watch-band

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

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                    • S
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                      Those do look nice, Doug! Thanks for the tip

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                      • DougNgD
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                        I’ve been chatting back and forth with him and he’s a super nice guy. Fair warning though: he’s a one man shop and he does all his own sewing, so the wait can be a few weeks. All the elastic straps are to your wrist size so they’re not premade.

                        A little while ago he got Reddit famous so he had a monster influx of customers.

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

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                          Custom can be worth waiting for. I’ll look into it

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                          • GraemeG
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                            They look similar to the Erika's Originals straps.

                            https://erikasoriginals.com/

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                            • DougNgD
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                              Ericas straps are a lot stiffer and use a different method to attach to the watch. Her straps are basically a big loop like a NATO. Nicks straps involve looping the elastic through a metal keeper. There’s no material under the watch head with the hook strap

                              I vastly prefer the hook strap over the MN style strap.

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

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                              • GraemeG
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                                Thanks @DougNg.

                                I thought that Nick's straps were a similar design to Erika's, I hadn't paid that much attention when I checked out his website. They do look good, and I'll have to investigate when I get a new watch.

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                                • Pyruvate71P
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                                  Hamilton khaki field Murph~

                                  PS. Really love this watch  😃

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                                  • AnesthetistA
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                                    Oh man that’s a looker! I found one in St Thomas and if I hadnt bought a Bremont the day before I would have copped for sure.

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                                    • GraemeG
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                                      Hamilton have released yet another Field Watch. 🙂

                                      This time it's in titanium, with a 42 mm case diameter. Available in silver or black.

                                      More at Worn & Wound.

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                                      • motojoboboM
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                                        Your wonderfully faded sleeve cuff is distracting @Graeme  😃 😃

                                        The journey is the objective.

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                                        • GraemeG
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                                          @motojobobo I stole the photo off Worn & Wound. It's not my cuff! 😉

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                                          • ChrisC
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                                            Die to some late night drinking and eBay browsing, I now have a new watch. It's a pretty faithful remake of a model from 1970-71 that I've liked for years, however, the originals tend to be in poor condition and far more than I'm willing to pay.  I've already ordered a replacement NATO, as this silicone strap is cool looking, but not especially comfortable.

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