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    Watches - another OCD problem

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    • GraemeG
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      @Mr-Linz I think that any watch will work provided the lugs don't extend beyond the edges of the wrist. It might look a bit small or large for a few days, but you'll adjust.

      And, yeah, it's a shame that Omegas are so chonky.

      The none so black Seamaster is the Black Black. I like it too. Omega's ceramic cases are a couple of millimetres bigger than the steel ones, though.

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        @Graeme what watch have you got your eye on next mate?

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          I recently replaced the leather strap with a bracelet on my 15 year old Railmaster. It’s changed the whole look of the watch and I love it.
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          • GraemeG
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            @Mr-Linz if I'm being sensible, and if I can find one, I'd be tempted by an Omega CK-859.

            If I'm not being sensible, I like the Omega Aqua Terra Ultra Light, but that's more expensive than a Nautilus. On a list of decreasing prices, I also like the Patek 5212 Weekly Calendar, the Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Chronograph, and the Chopard Alpine Eagle Cadence. The LUC XPS and Alpine Eagle XPS would also be on the list around about that point.

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            • AnesthetistA
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              The pricing on that AT Ultralight is utterly insane. I love Omega but not a chance I’d drop that kind of money on one.

              IG: bluehandsslim

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              • GraemeG
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                @Anesthetist I agree that the pricing is insane, and that's why I don't have one. The ceramic Planet Ocean is 40% of the price and has a similar titanium movement.

                My guess is that the cost is in the movement, the only other brand that makes them out of titanium is Richard Mille, and they make insanely priced Omegas look reasonable.

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                  @Graeme Wow mate, there's some heavy hitters in there. Actually my buddy had his eye on the CK-859. It's a lovely watch.

                  I remember last time I was in the Omega Boutique seeing the Ultra Light and couldn't get my head around the pricing. If those watches were 20K I think they'd sell a lot, but at 50K why would you get one over something more obviously well made? Unless I'm missing something unique about the watch? Love the grey and colored accents though, very cool

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                  • GraemeG
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                    @Mr-Linz I think that the cost is in the R&D necessary to put them together. The boutique in Birmingham said that ten had come through the UK, and that the country represents 10% of Omega's market, so they're very low volume, which probably puts the production costs up.

                    The new Planet Ocean is around $22K, but I don't expect that to be a big seller either. It's nearly twice the price of a Glashütte Original SeaQ or Fifty Fathoms. I suspect that it's going to be a limited run for bragging rights.

                    I'd agree about the CK-859. Shame Omega dropped it so quickly.

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                      @Graeme Yikes 22K for a planet ocean is wild!

                      I love Omega but it sometimes feels like a headless chicken with the amount they do.

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                      • mclaincauseyM
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                        SEAQ: twice as nice for half the price.

                        Think it, be it.

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                        • AnesthetistA
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                          @mclaincausey My fave neurosurgeon rocks a two-tone on a handmade leather strap and it is killer. Definitely feels like a bargain for what it sells for.

                          IG: bluehandsslim

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                          • mclaincauseyM
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                            It’s one of my favorite divers. Just beautiful. And yeah bargain IMO

                            Think it, be it.

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

                              a two-tone

                              This one?

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                              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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                                Now that’s a nice watch

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                                • mclaincauseyM
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                                  So sexy. The lumerals, the big date (surprised its asymmetry doesn’t drive @Giles mad 😂), the restrained use of gold accents. A masterpiece.

                                  Think it, be it.

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

                                    surprised its asymmetry doesn’t drive @Giles mad

                                    I could cope 🙂

                                    "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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                                    • WhiskeySandwichW
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                                      @Giles I like the date at 4 because you get the right side marker. I also like the lugs being squared off rather than running all the way to the bezel. Is there a more eloquent name for that design? Reminds me of a 62MAS but it has crown guards....and that subtle branding detail on the back of the second hand....🤤
                                      this wasn't on my radar, but it is now...

                                      "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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                                      • JDelageJ
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                                        It's pretty much the only two-tone watch I like. It's really well done.

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

                                          @Giles I like the date at 4 because you get the right side marker.

                                          I don't dislike it because it is parallel with the 9-3 axis, I don't like a date at 4 when it is parallel with the 10-4 axis...

                                          I could also be persuaded by one of these....

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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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                                          • mclaincauseyM
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                                            My personal favorite is this one which is on a nice discount at the link:

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                                            https://worldofluxuryus.com/products/glashutte-original-spezialist-seaq-panorama-date-stainless-steel-mens-watch-5

                                            Think it, be it.

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