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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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
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                                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
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                                    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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                                          Eisenherz
                                          Iron Heart Deity
                                          Joined: 8 Mar 2016

                                          Before the high beat I owned the spring drive

                                          That is a spectacular watch ultra accurate but you do not hear it working only the flywheel while moving. So I decided to buy the high beat. But these are all limited versions. Soon it will come an 80 hours power reserve high beat Grand Seiko, but also limited and expensive…

                                          last edited by 25 Apr 2020, 22:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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