Watches - another OCD problem

[the246guy]

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.

[seawolf]

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

[seawolf]

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

[ddtrash]

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.

[seawolf]

Sexy!

[Giles]

Today…...

[the246guy]

@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?

[Giles]

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

[seawolf]

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

[Anesthetist]

Cant beat that!

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

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[seawolf]

@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.

[Giles]

Nice watch, not nice price….

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

[steelworker]

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

[Graeme]

@Giles are you buying it? ???

[Giles]

Nope, as @steelworker says, for that sort of money I'd want some radioactivity included 

[Graeme]

Longines have just announced a reproduction of their Ultra-Chron Diver's watch from the sixties.

It sounds like an interesting piece, because rather than just slapping in an ETA, they've got an extensively modified version. It now runs at 5 Hz, rather than its original 4 Hz, and is regulated to run within a couple of seconds a day.

Prices start around $3000, and Monochrome has the best write-up.

[seawolf]

I'm a sucker for a vintage inspired diver, or in this case, a straight-up reproduction. It's gorgeous, and the high frequency is a really interesting feature. I wonder how that will affect the service interval.

[JDelage]

Yeah, I like that very much. Longines is on a roll: its recent GMT release is also interesting.

[bubbapest]

@Giles:

Today…...

daaaaaaaaaaamn

[bubbapest]

My newly repaired IH633 and PAM1312.  Love the curves on the watch, hated my slabsided rolex gmt.  at least i didnt lose money on it. . .