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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.

    last edited by 8 Mar 2020, 15:14 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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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

        last edited by 8 Mar 2020, 21:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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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?

            last edited by 11 Apr 2020, 02:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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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

                  last edited by 11 Apr 2020, 07:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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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.

                    last edited by 4 Nov 2020, 11:59 11 Apr 2020, 11:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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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.

                      last edited by 11 Apr 2020, 12:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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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.

                            last edited by 24 Apr 2020, 18:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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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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                                        Anesthetist
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 14 May 2011

                                        Nice watches gentlemen. My wife gave me a Hamilton Khaki manual as a wedding gift almost 16 years ago and it still runs like a champ. I hadnt worn it in a while but broke it out this past week. Still keeping good time too.

                                        I’ll always have a soft spot for a MarineMaster. I owned the non-hibeat and it was a tremendous daily wearer. I still miss it. About. 5 years ago I was at a jeweler in WV and they had a used model for ~$900. Had we not bought a car the week before I would have nabbed it.

                                        Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                                        IG: bluehandsslim

                                        last edited by 25 Apr 2020, 12:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Bfd70
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 22 Mar 2018

                                          When my Hamilton Khaki failed it was the main spring. Pretty cheap repair.

                                          last edited by 25 Apr 2020, 21:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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