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The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread

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    Mr Linz
    Haraki san Prodigy
    @goosehd
    Joined: 27 Dec 2021

    @goosehd Dude it's a lot of fun! There's so many way to go. It's a rabbit hole. To get specific and overly detailed - I prefer a smaller watch, I have a 6 and 3/4 inch wrist and mostly wear 40mm and less watches. So I specifically wanted the ladies size casioak (which is still pretty large at 43mm) but feels better on my wrist. So I had to find a guy who could repaint both hands and indices as the female version has nasty silver or gold ones. This dude was the only person I could find that could do it. Like I said... Rabbit hole!

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      Mr Linz
      Haraki san Prodigy
      @Mr Linz
      Joined: 27 Dec 2021

      Here’s the Moonswatch I was talking about with the upgraded rubber strap… !58817B82-8174-4CC0-BCD0-6C9D74BC9265.jpeg 97099266-5DBE-4DB6-8EA0-19A918C7E0CE.jpeg

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        Matt
        見習いボス
        Joined: 4 Oct 2011

        Man, everyone hates on that stock strap. I love it. It’s got a Shark Leash vibe.

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          Mr Linz
          Haraki san Prodigy
          @Matt
          Joined: 27 Dec 2021

          @Matt It's too bulky for my taste. Also the OEM white velcro will look nasty very quickly.

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            Matt
            見習いボス
            Joined: 4 Oct 2011

            Oh right… I have Jupiter which is darker. I get that.

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              Memphisakers
              Iron Heart Deity
              Joined: 25 Aug 2021

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              Thought you guys would dig this one 🤙

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                Memphisakers
                Iron Heart Deity
                Joined: 25 Aug 2021

                Wolf Union Jack watch roll, a little bit of SBG… oh yeah and some watches 🤣

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                  Mizmazzle
                  見習いボス
                  @Memphisakers
                  Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                  @Memphisakers ok ok!! I actually could use a watch roll. Maybe a box. Not quite sure. But I’ve got three watches and they just sort of hang out in my closet “unhoused.”

                  In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                    Mizmazzle
                    見習いボス
                    Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                    Also, I see you’re an Orient man, Josh…thoughts and opinions on the brand?

                    In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                      Memphisakers
                      Iron Heart Deity
                      Joined: 25 Aug 2021

                      I LOVE Orient watches! They have been in the business for over 100 years. They make in house hacking/hand winding auto movements that are extremely accurate. Also have a lot of interchangeable parts with seiko such as crystals/hand sets for customizing.

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                        Mizmazzle
                        見習いボス
                        Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                        Right on man! I’ll have to look into them more closely.

                        In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                          Graeme
                          啓蒙家
                          Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                          Swatch have followed up the Moonswatch with a Fifty Fathoms collaboration. Now you can copy @Giles's watch for a lower budget and with more orange. 😁

                          Swatch x Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

                          The movement is Swatch's Sistem 51, which Hodinkee notes maintains Biver's statement that there has never been a quartz Blancpain, nor ever will be.

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                            goosehd
                            Mod Squad
                            @Graeme
                            Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                            @Graeme Isn’t $400 USD pretty steep or is it right for what it is?

                            "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                              Anesthetist
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                              Joined: 14 May 2011

                              👎🏼👎🏼

                              IG: bluehandsslim

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                                Graeme
                                啓蒙家
                                @goosehd
                                Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                @goosehd the Swatch Sistem51 watches sell for between $165 and $270, so sit at a similar price point to the MoonSwatch.

                                Are they overpriced? Probably. But that's also true for most Swiss watches. 😁

                                Will I get one? Probably not. I suspect that others will make their own call based on price, brand equity, and whether they like the look of the watches.

                                It'll be interesting to see how these sell. I don't expect there to be the same frenzy as there was with the MoonSwatch. It's a more insider brand, and the price is quite a bit higher.

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                                  Anesthetist
                                  見習いボス
                                  Joined: 14 May 2011

                                  I think they will sell out instantly with resellers taking the glut of them.

                                  IG: bluehandsslim

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                                    Giles
                                    IHUK Crew
                                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                    I dislike the concept, but like their namesake, they are, in my admittedly biased opinion, beautiful things.....

                                    Now, for some real......

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                                    "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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                                      Mr Linz
                                      Haraki san Prodigy
                                      @goosehd
                                      Joined: 27 Dec 2021

                                      @goosehd It's nice that they've used the automatic movement in this one, whether that's worth 150 extra bucks more than the Moonswatch I'm not sure...

                                      I'm a little torn on this one. I think it's cool that BP gets some love and that'll help others find the brand. But the design of the watch doesn't get me super excited. Maybe the blue or white one will look good in the plastic...

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                                        Graeme
                                        啓蒙家
                                        Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                        @Giles that Fifty Fathoms is a lovely piece.

                                        @Mr-Linz you could always save up for an original! 😁

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                                          ddtrash
                                          Haraki san Expert
                                          @Giles
                                          Joined: 2 Dec 2010

                                          @Giles I agree, it is tightrope act they are walking in my opinion, they could easily start cheapening / diminishing their own brands if not careful with these kind of releases.

                                          I hope this is not the thin end of the wedge.

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

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