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    Graeme
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    Joined: 30 Mar 2012

    I picked up a couple of Montblanc refills for a (Prometheus Lights) pen I own, and somehow got invited to a Zoom conference launching their new 1858 collection.

    It turns out that it was being hosted by Davide Cerrato, who is the head of their watch division and was creative director at Tudor when they came up with the Black Bay.

    (Incidentally, he recognised my spectacles as being by Kuboraum, and he wears that brand himself, so he's obviously a gentleman of taste! :D)

    The highlight of the collection we were shown was the Heritage Split Second Chronograph.

    Which costs $36,000 because it comes with this Minerva goodness.

    The other thing that stood out for me was the 1858 Automatic 24 Hour, which is around $3K, so somewhat more affordable.

    Incidentally, I did ask whether a new version of the Heritage 38 Small Seconds might be coming, and was told that they're working on something for next year. I might have to get saving…

    One of the press shots that was shown revealed that the map, numerals, and hand are all lumed, so the face glows green in the dark.

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      Graeme
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      Joined: 30 Mar 2012

      Whilst in Melbourne I found a Ploprof with the orange bezel. I've not seen one of them before (despite being in the Omega catalogue for a couple of years), and it's very cool.

      A Tudor P01, which I really liked.

      And an IWC Timezoner Longest Flight. They only made eighty of these, and the salesman in the boutique didn't realise what it was. (I told him that I shouldn't have let him know, so I could get a better discount!)

      I'm tempted by the Timezoner, but spending a large chunk of my savings when I'm not working doesn't strike me as being particularly clever…

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        Chris
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 28 Jun 2010

        I like both of those Mont Blancs quite a bit, but the chrono is really spectacular. Just a couple of zeros outside my price range, but still…

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          Anesthetist
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          Joined: 14 May 2011

          I’m with you Chris, that chrono is special for sure. Absurdly priced but beautiful nonetheless.

          Hey Graeme, those fineliner refills are awesome!

          Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

          IG: bluehandsslim

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            Chris
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 28 Jun 2010

            So I know bronze is popular, but how about a lot of bronze?

            If so, those nutters at Oris are there for you.

            I'm gonna be interested to see photos of this one in the wild…

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              Giles
              IHUK Crew
              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

              I could do that one….

              "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

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                Graeme
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                Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                @Anesthetist:

                Hey Graeme, those fineliner refills are awesome!

                Especially if they get you invited to Zoom conferences with Davide Cerrato! 😉

                I've not had a chance to try them out properly yet, but they sound good.

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                  JDelage
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                  Joined: 13 Jan 2012

                  I love bronze but that's a bit much. I like my 1st edition Carl Brashear better.

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                    Giles
                    IHUK Crew
                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                    Yep, looks shit now, but give it to me for a year and it'll be a very different thing…..In the summer and Autumn my watch arm is in saltwater almost every day....

                    But it aint happening.  The PP is getting agonizingly close.......Just got to work out how to get it here from Switzerland......

                    "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

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                      jordanscollected
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                      Joined: 13 Nov 2018

                      G-Shock MTG. I work on stainless steel tables in the kitchen so my GX-56 gets more wear to keep from scratching the band, but i love this watch.

                      It's great that it's solar, but the best part is the resin inserts on the inside of the band to keep from getting sweaty or sticky on your wrist. It's so comfortable on the wrist.

                      world tours:
                      888 Fat guy chocolate WT
                      Mad Red x2
                      Wabidashery

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                        DougNg
                        Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                        I’m jealous. I was looking at that watch but when I tried it on it looked like I zip tied an instrument cluster to my 6.75” wrist. My wrists are just too small for it.

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

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                          Eisenherz
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                          Joined: 8 Mar 2016

                          Germano & Walter


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                            louisbosco
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                            Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                            those MTG g-shocks have been tempting. especially with the other model with the titanium or something @Graeme posted not too long ago..

                            "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                              Eisenherz
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                              Joined: 8 Mar 2016

                              Frogman, the next one will be analog…it is a pity

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                                JDelage
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                                Joined: 13 Jan 2012

                                The new Bell & Ross is very nice. Dare I say Gerald Genta-ish? Not too big either…

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                                  Graeme
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                                  Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                  I like the Skeleton Blue version of that watch.

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                                    Anesthetist
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                                    Joined: 14 May 2011

                                    I saw one (pretty sure it was that model) in St Thomas last winter and it is impressive. I’m not too sure how popular it is, the dealer was giving good discounts on B&R. [emoji2369]

                                    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                                    IG: bluehandsslim

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                                      Eisenherz
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                                      Joined: 8 Mar 2016

                                      The New Hamilton Pulsar (PSR). With a permanent lighting LED Display.

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                                        Giles
                                        IHUK Crew
                                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                        Not my cup of tea at all  ::)

                                        "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

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                                          Chris
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                                          Very 70s retro futuristic look to it.  The always on LED display is interesting, too.  I can see how it would appeal to some, but it's not my preference.

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