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    Watches - another OCD problem

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    • louisboscoL
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      I'm leaning towards the mark xx. been eying that too.

      "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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      • AnesthetistA
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        At this point, I’m almost leaning toward the GS because I’m pretty sure the XX minute would piss me off. I like the Oris and have tried one on and it didnt suit me in the flesh. If Omega did a limited edition, it would be intriguing but probably more than I want to invest.

        IG: bluehandsslim

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        • AnesthetistA
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          @mclaincausey me too in theory. One of the good things about an ebauche is almost anyone can service it.

          IG: bluehandsslim

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          • IH-GARYI
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            Panerai 127 'Fiddy' - daily beater only ever worn on Kevin 'ADEEOS' Rogers straps!

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            My contribution, to urban blues…

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            • AnesthetistA
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              Looks great Gary, more pics in the sun when you have the time please

              IG: bluehandsslim

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              • CutlasshoundC
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                @Anesthetist

                I have the IWC Spitfire Chrono. Although I love it, I would pick either of my Grand Seiko’s any day of the week!

                I ain't got time to bleed.

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                • CutlasshoundC
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                  Grand Seiko ‘Sakura’.

                  In the press release / marketing pics the dial always looks pink. In real life, it typically looks silvery/grey. You only get a hint of a pink hue at certain angles and in certain light, but it is very subtle.

                  Titanium construction. Every time I wear it, I am blown away…..

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                  I ain't got time to bleed.

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                  • AnesthetistA
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                    A lovely piece. I saw the Sakura hand winder at an AD two weekends ago and it was PERFECT but at full price, a bit out of range for now.

                    IG: bluehandsslim

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                    • JDelageJ
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                      I really like that case shape (62GS).

                      It's often the case with GS that a given dial color / texture will be a lot more clear in pictures than in real life. It's regrettable IMHO. If one wants a pink dial, they want a pink dial, not an off white one.

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                        I always wondered how the Sakura dial worked, is it different layers of urushi lacquer? Also for a size 39mm watch, it certainly has a significant wrist presence!

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                        • GilesG
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                          @JDelage said in Watches - another OCD problem:

                          I really like that case shape (62GS).

                          It's often the case with GS that a given dial color / texture will be a lot more clear in pictures than in real life. It's regrettable IMHO. If one wants a pink dial, they want a pink dial, not an off white one.

                          I could not agree more. I really wanted a Sakura for the pinkness. I tried @Cutlasshound 's on, and whilst it was a lovely watch and I coveted it a lot, it was not very pink......

                          "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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                          • AnesthetistA
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                            @Giles this model is still readily available and is a lovely frosty pink in person. It is small though…

                            https://grandseikoboutique.us/products/watch-44gs-55th-limited-sakura-sbgw289

                            IG: bluehandsslim

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                            • GilesG
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                              Yeah, now that is the one I want....

                              "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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                              • MattM
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                                That's beautiful guys.

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                                • AnesthetistA
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                                  @Giles said in Watches - another OCD problem:

                                  Yeah, now that is the one I want....

                                  I found a good deal on one in St Maarten and almost had the missus on board but in the end was a no go 😖

                                  IG: bluehandsslim

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                                  • MattM
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                                    Ha! @Anesthetist We honeymooned there and I recall having very similar conversations in jewelry stores with Katie. 15 years later and much better off we still have the same conversations.

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                                      Traded my Black Bay for a Ranger. Love it.

                                      I never could dig the ‘rivets’ on the BB bracelet and the rose gold didn’t grow on me like I thought it would. Also coveting a 14060 Sub at some point down the line so I felt ok getting rid of my dive watch.

                                      Really drawn to the 60s look of the Ranger. It’s weightier than the BB and most importantly has the T-Fit clasp!

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                                      • mclaincauseyM
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                                        That is a lovely watch--and I am with you on the rivets. Non-functional affectations bother me more than they should.

                                        Think it, be it.

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                                        • AnesthetistA
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                                          Yeah man, solid choice there. If I didnt have its brother I’d be in the market for one myself.

                                          IG: bluehandsslim

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                                          • CreaseC
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