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    • AnesthetistA
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      5k for a Fortis though? I like it but not at that price.

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      • BaileyB
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        Looking for a new watch “Rolex” type looking without the expense haha, any suggestions?

        @bailey_ironheart

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        • neph93N
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          @Bailey:

          Looking for a new watch “Rolex” type looking without the expense haha, any suggestions?

          Do you mean steel case and bracelet? And what's the budget? You can get that look in a whole load of price classes.

          «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
          We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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          • AnesthetistA
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            What model Rolex? Sub? Gmt? Exp?

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            • louisboscoL
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              @Bailey:

              Looking for a new watch “Rolex” type looking without the expense haha, any suggestions?

              could start looking at a oyster date 6694ref

              "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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              • IH-GARYI
                IH-GARY
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                Faith Co. have some pretty cool looking pieces

                My contribution, to urban blues…

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                • GraemeG
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                  If you really want a Rolex, then save up for one. Besides, it'll probably take months or even years to get one, which will give you plenty of time. 😃

                  I was going to suggest the Oris ProPilot X as being a cheaper Rolex alternative for @Bailey , but it's $5800 here in Australia, versus $8150 for an entry-level Oyster Perpetual, so the gap's not as big as I thought. I like it because it's got its own design, rather than trying to ape something else. (I don't have UK prices, but I'd guess that divide my numbers by two would get you close.)

                  The Tissot PRX is $1050 in Australia with the Powermatic movement. It got a lot of watch journalists very excited when it was released.

                  The Rado Captain Cook range are a bit more retro styled. The recently announced Over Pole is very cool. I'm not sure of the price in Australia, it's around $2800 in the US.

                  Depending on your budget, Tudor, Omega, Seiko, Sinn, Fortis, and Hamilton do various stainless steel tool watches at various price points. But I'd probably lean towards getting something with its own design, rather than aping what Rolex are doing.

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                    the246guy
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                    Despite having a purchase history with a Rolex AD close to where I live, I was waiting for almost 2 years to get my hands on a Datejust. Yes, just the Datejust and not one of the Diver's model from Rolex which I believe is the most sought after. I just got fed up and went for an Omega AT. Totally worth it in my opinion to look elsewhere. It is this artificial manipulated demand that I do not like.

                    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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                    • seawolfS
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                      Here's a few shots of my watch collection and the box they live in when I'm not wearing them.

                      “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                      @zeebeeleather

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                      • seawolfS
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                        This watch has been getting all of the wrist time lately.

                        “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                        @zeebeeleather

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                        • ddtrashD
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                          Currently working in Edinburgh, Scotland.  As you do, I was perusing the watch shops of the city and spotted the first Zenith Defy Skyline I had seen in a store.

                          Great piece, very well put together and a cohesive design.  I was impressed. If it had been the blue dial version I may well have been lighter in the pocket at the end of the day.

                          The 10 second sweep of the sub dial is a nice nod to the hi beat movement.

                          There is no 'I' in team …............ however there are five in 'individual brilliance'.

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                          • seawolfS
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                            Sexy!

                            “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                            @zeebeeleather

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                            • GilesG
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                              Today…...

                              "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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                                the246guy
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                                @Giles I copy repeated when you posted a picture of your Benchmade Osborne and I don't think I will do that now. When I got my Omega AT 10 days ago, I was in a huge dilemma if I should get the Speedmaster Pro, but somehow was not comfortable with the 42mm case size and the lack of a Date function. I'm sure I won't repeat it now. A fantastic watch though. Is that a special edition?

                                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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                                • GilesG
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                                  It's a Frankenstein, built for me.  Early 2000's case, with a vintage 321 movement and a Japanese racing dial….

                                  "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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                                  • seawolfS
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                                    Three of my favorite things in one shot. My watch, my IH634-XHS, and my GTI seats.

                                    “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                                    @zeebeeleather

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                                    • AnesthetistA
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                                      Cant beat that!

                                      Btw which GTI are you driving? My daily is an 18 Autobahn. [emoji3]

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                                      • seawolfS
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                                        @Anesthetist:

                                        Cant beat that!

                                        Btw which GTI are you driving? My daily is an 18 Autobahn. [emoji3]

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                                        Agreed!

                                        By the way, I knew I liked you. You have good taste  😎

                                        It’s an ‘18 S, MK7.5. My third GTI 🙂 My first one was an ‘04 MKIV, and I’ve been hooked ever since.

                                        “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                                        @zeebeeleather

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                                        • GilesG
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                                          Nice watch, not nice price….

                                          https://watchesoflancashire.com/product/1965-blancpain-fifty-fathoms-aqua-lung-no-radiations/?mc_cid=27cf9a610c&mc_eid=a46c5d0810

                                          "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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                                          • steelworkerS
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                                            if I'm paying that much for a watch I want the radioactive one

                                            Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                                            Well, I have others.

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