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    Chris
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 28 Jun 2010

    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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      MastersOfDeath
      Iron Heart Deity
      Joined: 11 May 2011

      New to me, SRP655.

      last edited by 8 Mar 2020, 14:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        mclaincausey
        見習いボス
        Joined: 12 Apr 2013

        Nice!

        And the world clearly needs more indigo flannels.

        Think it, be it.

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          DougNg
          Joined: 24 Sept 2009

          @Chris:

          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.

          Is that the one that’s referred to as the surfboard?

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

          last edited by 8 Mar 2020, 21:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Anesthetist
            見習いボス
            Joined: 14 May 2011

            Pretty sure it is. Def a cool little number.

            Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

            IG: bluehandsslim

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              Chris
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 28 Jun 2010

              Yep, that's the one.

              The originals (there were a couple of regular three handers in addition to the surfboard chrono) were rated to a depth of 666 feet, so they were also called Devil Divers.  I think Bulova missed out by not doing the same with the reissue and putting the 666 on the dial.

              last edited by 9 Mar 2020, 00:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                Bfd70
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 22 Mar 2018

                Anyone ID this model?

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                  ijpx
                  Joined: 22 Oct 2013

                  @Bfd70:

                  Anyone ID this model?

                  Japanese watch retailer, TicTac 35th anniversary edition.

                  https://www.tictac-web.com/sp/newproducts/detail/?nid=545

                  last edited by 11 Apr 2020, 04:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Giles
                    IHUK Crew
                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                    That's a nice looking watch…

                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                    last edited by 11 Apr 2020, 06:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      the246guy
                      Haraki san Prodigy
                      Joined: 8 May 2016

                      Have been a mechanical watch admirer / collector for quite some time! The NOMOS Tangente is my every day wear both in formal & casual setting!

                      IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
                      IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

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                        Bfd70
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 22 Mar 2018

                        Thanks @ijpx
                        Not too bad of a price point…. i think. Not positive of course since i can’t read the description.

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                          ijpx
                          Joined: 22 Oct 2013

                          @Bfd70:

                          Thanks @ijpx
                          Not too bad of a price point…. i think. Not positive of course since i can’t read the description.

                          Model reference is SZSB006
                          Do a google search and you’ll find more info.

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                            Bfd70
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 22 Mar 2018

                            Cool thanks. Any chance you have first hand experience?
                            I think the worn and wound review suggests niceto look at but funtionally perhaps a little over priced.

                            last edited by 4 Nov 2020, 14:40 11 Apr 2020, 12:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              GC
                              Joined: 15 Nov 2019

                              Here’s my SBDC063 with blue bezel mated to a pigeon tree whiskey shell cordovan strap. It’s a lovely timepiece that I’ve worn almost daily since it arrived. The blue bezel is not done justice here, but looks swell tucked under an indigo shirt.

                              Insta @eaudepetroleum

                              last edited by 11 Apr 2020, 18:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Stuart.T
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 21 Sept 2017

                                My new 40mm Hamilton field Khaki arrived today. Got 20% off RRP from an authorised online dealer. Colour and placement of the date window aren't for everyone. I'm swapping the strap out for a Tanner Goods pass through strap, ordered today at another super discount.

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                                  Giles
                                  IHUK Crew
                                  Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                  Date window is where it should be IMO…...

                                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                                  last edited by 24 Apr 2020, 20:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Stuart.T
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 21 Sept 2017

                                    @Giles if you look closely, the date window slightly pushes the 3 numeral out of line with the rest of the numerals. Some watches completely remove the numeral altogether, some align it.

                                    Lots of reviewers aren't a fan of the placement, it doesn't worry me too much as there are more positives to negatives to this watch imo.

                                    last edited by 24 Apr 2020, 20:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • EisenherzE
                                      Eisenherz
                                      Iron Heart Deity
                                      Joined: 8 Mar 2016

                                      Here the date window where it not should be, but I am very very pleased with that stunning watch:

                                      Seiko sbex003
                                      Dramatically over dimensioned but unexpected comfortable



                                      Runs +5sec per day but completely independent of position…

                                      last edited by 24 Apr 2020, 21:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Stuart.T
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        Joined: 21 Sept 2017

                                        @Eisenherz that is a solid looking watch. Beautiful.

                                        I swapped out my standard Hamilton nubuck strap for a Tanner Goods single pass through. I think it looks very much better. Really happy with it.

                                        last edited by 25 Apr 2020, 11:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • EisenherzE
                                          Eisenherz
                                          Iron Heart Deity
                                          Joined: 8 Mar 2016

                                          Thanks @Stuart.T . You Hamilton is a very classical watch. With an quite robust ETA movement.
                                          Nice! 🙂

                                          last edited by 25 Apr 2020, 12:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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