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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.

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            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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                  Pyruvate71
                  Joined: 27 Dec 2019

                  LMM-01 Fieldwatch  🙂

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                    Anesthetist
                    見習いボス
                    Joined: 14 May 2011

                    Hodinkee makes a big deal out of them, what do you think about the Mercí watches?

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                    IG: bluehandsslim

                    last edited by 23 May 2020, 11:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      Pyruvate71
                      Joined: 27 Dec 2019

                      @Anesthetist:

                      Hodinkee makes a big deal out of them, what do you think about the Mercí watches?

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                      Oh, yes they are an authorized dealer for Merci. But this watch I did not buy from them.

                      Overall, the design is great and the dial is clean & easy to read. (The only positive things that I can think of haha.)

                      The price is quite expensive (in my opinion).

                      At this price point, you might get a better option like Hamilton khaki mechanical.

                      last edited by 23 May 2020, 19:01 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Anesthetist
                        見習いボス
                        Joined: 14 May 2011

                        Thank you for your thoughts. I almost bought one a year ago but it’s very similar to a Seiko Spirit that I own so I passed on it. Their “Grand Pa” model is intriguing but I think you’re right about there being better alternatives for the money.

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                        last edited by 24 May 2020, 12:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          dan79
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 11 Sept 2014

                          My ~5 year old Sinn 556A just back from it's first service with newly added H-link bracelet.

                          last edited by 29 May 2020, 09:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            neversummer
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 21 Mar 2017

                            Posting here vs the real watch thread as I know it’s nothing special, but new to me Coros Apex. Got it slightly used for a good price off Facebook marketplace. GPS running watches are so confusing. There definitely is no “best” one.
                            Though it checked a lot of my boxes, I probably wouldn’t have purchased at full retail as I can get a discount on Suunto and maybe some others, which put more expensive watches in the price range I was looking at. Only used it to track my walk with baby today so far, won’t get to track a trail run until the weekend. We’ll see how it does!

                            (Yes, the number at the bottom is my resting heart rate.)

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                              scooter
                              啓蒙家
                              Joined: 26 Dec 2015

                              For some time, I've been enamored with the Rolex ref. 1655. For a number of reasons, it's highly unlikely I'll ever own one. So, I opted for an economical alternative. Yes, it can be thought an homage. But, at $550, it's roughly 3% the cost of a beat up 1655, and I can bang it daily, without concern for it's well-being…..

                              Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

                              last edited by 13 Jul 2020, 23:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • DougNgD
                                DougNg
                                Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                New Nick Mankey strap while I was out of town. Seems to work pretty good

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

                                last edited by 23 Jul 2020, 15:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                • neph93N
                                  neph93
                                  見習いボス
                                  Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                  I’ve surprised myself and stopped ogling vintage inspired Hamilton Khaki watches. Now I’m ogling something slightly different that I never thought I’d ogle…

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

                                  • Virginia Woolf
                                  last edited by 11 Oct 2020, 06:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • GraemeG
                                    Graeme
                                    啓蒙家
                                    Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                    I like the metal G-Shocks, particularly the titanium ones. Unfortunately those are probably vintage Hamilton priced!

                                    last edited by 11 Oct 2020, 09:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • neph93N
                                      neph93
                                      見習いボス
                                      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                      @Graeme:

                                      I like the metal G-Shocks, particularly the titanium ones. Unfortunately those are probably vintage Hamilton priced!

                                      Some models are growing on me. I like the design of the above, however it is a bit cheaty. The actual body that holds the face and mechanism is resin, then there is the steel casing you see and a steel plate on the underside. It retails at 200USD in Norway however so for an aesthetically pleasing starter watch it fits the bill.

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

                                      • Virginia Woolf
                                      last edited by 11 Oct 2020, 09:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        sabergirl
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                                        My understanding of g-shock technology is that even the metal ones are always built with a resin core. That’s why they’re so shock proof.

                                        I love my g-shocks. Haven’t been wearing a watch whilst staying home all the time, but they’re great.

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                                        last edited by 11 Oct 2020, 14:53 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Anesthetist
                                          見習いボス
                                          Joined: 14 May 2011

                                          @sabergirl:

                                          My understanding of g-shock technology is that even the metal ones are always built with a resin core. That’s why they’re so shock proof.

                                          I love my g-shocks. Haven’t been wearing a watch whilst staying home all the time, but they’re great.

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                                          There are G Shocks that have a full metal construction like the GW-5000-1FJ & the pricier GW-5000D-1. I have the former and although it looks like a resin model it has a full steel case complete with a screw back. It feels different from a fully resin Casio in that it’s heavier and the strap material feels a little lighter and silkier. I wear mine quite a lot especially while traveling.


                                          Totally understated IMO!

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                                          IG: bluehandsslim

                                          last edited by 11 Oct 2020, 21:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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