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    JDelage
    啓蒙家
    Joined: 13 Jan 2012

    The bracelet is very comfortable and unique looking. I'm not sure I would want it as my only watch, but as a rotation piece I think it's a lot of fun. Note that the brick road bracelet is also available on a yellow gold model; it must be quite something.

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      Anesthetist
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      Joined: 14 May 2011

      I imagine you’re right! Only prob would be all the munchkins and flying monkeys coming after your yellow brick road 😀

      IG: bluehandsslim

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        Anesthetist
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        Joined: 14 May 2011

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        IG: bluehandsslim

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          Giles
          IHUK Crew
          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

          Nice

          "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
            Haraki san Prodigy
            Joined: 8 May 2016

            @JDelage That's a nice dressy GMT watch. Is that still being sold? I could not see that from the Omega's website?

            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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              JDelage
              啓蒙家
              Joined: 13 Jan 2012

              @the246guy - no, it's a few years old. I bought it from a seller in Japan, on Chrono24. There's not a lot of traveller's GMT produced these days, and most of those are very thick. The best "true" GMT being made right now's probably the Rolex Explorer II, but it's impossible to get. Grand Seiko makes a fair number but they're too thick.

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                Dans
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 4 Mar 2021

                Oh man anyone see Omegas summer blue collection today? 🔥 i finally got a used Railmaster in blue denim otherwise I’d be saving for that 😕

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                  JDelage
                  啓蒙家
                  Joined: 13 Jan 2012

                  New H.Moser flyback chrono Streamliner, first boutique edition from Moser. It's stunning and completely unattainable for most of us....

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                  The video is awesome.

                  last edited by JDelage 27 Jun 2023, 13:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                    Graeme
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                    Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                    @Dans the blue Omegas are nice, but the highlight of that collection has to be the PloProf, which is the central watch in the below photo. That said, I'd prefer the titanium model from a few years ago.

                    Omega Seamaster Blue

                    @JDelage are you getting the Moser?

                    Singer Reimagined were the original users of the Agenhor chronograph movement that the Moser shares, and they've just unveiled the 1969 models, which are slightly more compact and slightly more retro. They look really nice.

                    Singer 1969 Watches

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                      JDelage
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                      Joined: 13 Jan 2012

                      @Graeme - No, I already have a green Streamliner...

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                        WhiskeySandwich
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                        Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                        When it comes to watches, like most things - I’m pretty unrefined. I’m hard on my stuff, but I do prefer autos. The Russians fit the bill.
                        Komandirskiye and Amphibia are fun to mod and hold up well enough, and I dig the weird styling.
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                        "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                        -Seneca

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                          Ross
                          IHUK Crew
                          Joined: 6 Dec 2021

                          @WhiskeySandwich "Unrefined"? not at all! I think "cultured" is the word you're looking for 😆

                          im in the same boat and I swear by my Amphibia for the daily, so much so I built my own from modified parts, on hot days like today I wind up with Yuri Gargarin's face imprinted on the back on my wrist

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                            WhiskeySandwich
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                            @Ross
                            Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                            @Ross Nice one! Gotta love the Ministry. Yeah these two get more wear than my Orients or my Seiko. They're great dailies. By "unrefined" I really just mean by comparison to many of the high-end pieces I see throughout this thread. I'd LOVE to get a Seamaster, I just know that I'd destroy it and it doesn't deserve that, lol. Most times I can't have nice things. IH Jeans and such are one thing I'm willing to overspend on though, because unlike a nice timepiece I think they get better as they wear out. There are few things that have that quality.

                            "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                            -Seneca

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                              Ross
                              IHUK Crew
                              Joined: 6 Dec 2021

                              @WhiskeySandwich Yep, exactly that. at least if one of these gets some dinks or scratches (which mine certainly has after 10 years service) it doesn't really matter at all and I can keep a nice watch in reserve for occasions.

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                                Pipeboss713
                                Haraki san Expert
                                Joined: 4 Jan 2021

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                                Variety, the spice of life.

                                “He who guards his mouth, protects his life”
                                Proverbs 13:3

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                                  JDelage
                                  啓蒙家
                                  Joined: 13 Jan 2012

                                  That Explorer II is my grail watch.

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                                    ddtrash
                                    Haraki san Expert
                                    Joined: 2 Dec 2010

                                    Speaking of Explorer models. I picked up the 2023 release Explorer 40mm today. It is a nice compliment to my 2006 36mm 114270 reference.

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                                    The above watch is the 36mm reference on my wrist.

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                                    The above picture is the 40mm reference on the wrist with the 36mm in the background.

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

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                                      Anesthetist
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                                      Joined: 14 May 2011

                                      Nice Explorers! I have the 36mm which I believe is a 2006 as well. Which will you wear more?

                                      IG: bluehandsslim

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                                        ddtrash
                                        Haraki san Expert
                                        Joined: 2 Dec 2010

                                        Hi @Anesthetist, nice to hear that there is a fellow Explorer wearer among the forum group.

                                        Easy question to answer but maybe not for the typical reasons you would expect. The 40mm will get more wear despite me preferring the 36mm version. The 36mm watch was a gift I bought for my Father which he took a great deal of pride in wearing. I inherited the piece back in 2019 when he passed away. Since then I have had it serviced and have worn it occasionally.

                                        The 40mm watch is a daily wear robust piece while still giving a nod of recognition to my Dad. I can now keep his 36mm watch saved for special occasions.

                                        Sentiment aside here are a few observations between the two models. The older 36mm model wears more comfortably due to a couple of things, smaller case size and the lighter hollow bracelet and stamped folding clasp. Yes that old tinny stamped clasp is way more comfortable than the modern engineered clasps, no contest.

                                        The 40mm version feels more solid when handled due to the modern bracelet and clasp but this does not translate into a more comfortable wear. It is a comfortable watch but not as much so as the 36mm version.

                                        I had been looking at the 39mm MKII version for a while but was reluctant to pay the Grey premium for these models. There is loads of watch forum debate regarding the 39mm MKII vs the new 40mm version, looks like most folks fall into one of two camps:

                                        1. 39mm is best due to matte dial and more balanced dial layout with the Explorer text at the 6 o'clock position.
                                        2. 40mm is best due to the 21mm bracelet giving a better taper into the case. The larger crown which is easier to handle. The more modern movement with better power reserve and accuracy. The dial text layout is historically correct.

                                        I would have been 100% happy with either the 39 or 40mm versions. I suspect the argument in favour of the 39mm piece is put forward by current 39mm owners and the argument for the 40mm piece put for ward by prospective owners. I got offered the 40mm from an AD at retail price so it was an easy decision. The 40mm is probably more of a close tribute to the 36mm I already have as both dials are gloss and the layout of the text is the same on both dials.

                                        I had considered getting the current 36mm model, however this this would then be in direct competition with my dads watch. The change in size to the 40mm is enough of a change to justify having both in the collection. Twisted logic maybe??

                                        The more I looked into Explorer 1 design, you realise that it is a rabbit hole all of it's own with minute differences debated to the nth degree. There are no wrong answers and you can justify any of the models any way you like.

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

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                                          Graeme
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                                          Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                          @ddtrash that Explorer looks lovely, but please leave some nice watches for the rest of us!

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