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The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread

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    Tago Mago
    Mod Squad
    @Matt
    Joined: 16 Jan 2021

    @Matt does your dad know you’re wearing his watch?

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      Cole
      啓蒙家
      @Matt
      Joined: 15 Apr 2014

      @Matt said in The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread:

      @Cole i always see those Steeldives pop up on eBay. What do you think so far?

      Well, I think for the money you get a lot of bang for your bug. But manage your expectations, we are talking about watches in the 50 to 150 € price range. Most have Seiko NH35 movements, a sapphire crystal and good lume, with a qc that is sometimes better then Seiko's (misalligned bezel anyone). Two of my Steeldives are better adjusted then my Seiko's.

      Overall you get a solid watch that is well worth the money and in case of Seiko does not need to fear the comparison to the original.

      WTB:
      IHJ-96-OLV Size L
      IHE-13

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        endo
        見習いボス
        Joined: 29 May 2020

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        another Spinnaker, Hull Lapis for 149€ on amazon

        si tacuisses

        last edited by endo 27 Dec 2023, 11:29 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
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          Matt
          見習いボス
          Joined: 4 Oct 2011

          Nice! I like the shape of the hull, what do you think?

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            endo
            見習いボス
            Joined: 29 May 2020

            me too, main downside to me is the glass, hope it doesn't scratch too soon

            si tacuisses

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              Matt
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              Joined: 4 Oct 2011

              That’s why I didn’t get one. I scratched up my MoonSwatch crystal in Germany pretty bad and cleaned it right up with some Polywatch that I got on Amazon. If you don’t have any I’d get some. It works very well on the plastic crystals. It comes with a dremel buffer that I slid right into my Black + Decker drill and it buffed right out.

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                endo
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                Joined: 29 May 2020

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                I also like my Sternglas Naos, obviously in a Nomos Tangente style. Comes from a Microbrand based in Hamburg, with Sapphire crystal in the Quartz-Edition for under 200€.

                si tacuisses

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                  tody
                  啓蒙家
                  @endo
                  Joined: 24 Feb 2021

                  @endo I totally can’t stand their facebook ads 😜

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                    endo
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                    Joined: 29 May 2020

                    I don't know them, have never been on Facebook.

                    si tacuisses

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                      tody
                      啓蒙家
                      Joined: 24 Feb 2021

                      They are trying to picture themselves as a heritage brand. Pretty clever, but i the end they are only ripping off old designs…

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                        endo
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                        Joined: 29 May 2020

                        Pictures are created in your head, and you can influence them (i.e. by not being on Facebook). Manufacturers can't always reinvent the wheel, to me it's ok to alter preexisting designs. Basically that is also what IH does. The main point for me is, I don't like wearing items that are too precious (i.e. a watch that costs more than 1000€, the value of my Iphone already pisses me off), and to have a nice watch with sapphire crystal for that price is something I appreciate.

                        si tacuisses

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                          Anesthetist
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                          @tody
                          Joined: 14 May 2011

                          @tody I have the same watch with an Index dial. Cool little watch, I think it’s the precursor to the Ahoi.

                          IG: bluehandsslim

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                            Matt
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                            Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                            I may someday get a GS or a Speedmaster but a love the sub $1000 microbrand market. There’s so much value out there I’m finding.

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                              popvulture
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                              Joined: 2 Oct 2018

                              Watchland is tough. SO insanely expensive on the high end, and plenty of cheaper options, yet on that end I wonder if I’m buying something that won’t hold any value or is just crap. Most of the time I start investigating, I get overwhelmed and/or frustrated and peace out.

                              Prob coolest thing I’ve found on the high end that fits my own personal style is the GS automatic diver. Anything more sensible in that realm visually and quality-wise? Considered just the regular Seikos, some cool options there…

                              WTB
                              IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                              Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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                                Giles
                                IHUK Crew
                                @popvulture
                                Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                @popvulture said in The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread:

                                the GS automatic diver.

                                Reference?

                                "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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                                  tody
                                  啓蒙家
                                  @Anesthetist
                                  Joined: 24 Feb 2021

                                  @Anesthetist If I'm not mistaken, the Tangente is one of the few models they started with in 1990. The Ahoi borrows heavily from that design for sure - do you own that one as well? It's a tad large for my wrist (or my taste), but I do like the design of the Ahoi much more...

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                                    popvulture
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                                    @Giles
                                    Joined: 2 Oct 2018

                                    @Giles this is the one I was talking about. Granted it's insanely out of my price range — when I think of spending $8000 on something, it's usually some crazy boutique guitar or a Neumann tube microphone, but I do look at this watch and think of it as a someday goal. I love the Submariner, but there are so many aspects of Rolex that give me pause. This one has that same sort of simple / classic / timeless style to me.

                                    https://www.grand-seiko.com/us-en/collections/sbgh291g

                                    WTB
                                    IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                                    Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

                                    last edited by 28 Dec 2023, 16:56 M 1 Reply Last reply 29 Dec 2023, 02:27 Reply Quote 0
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                                      Giles
                                      IHUK Crew
                                      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                      I would take a look at the Glashütte SeaQ and the SeaQ Panorama Date too......

                                      "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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                                        Matt
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                                        Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                                        Hm… a bargain at $13k.

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                                          popvulture
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                                          Joined: 2 Oct 2018

                                          @Giles those are right up my alley, maybe moreso than the GS. LOVE the numbers.

                                          WTB
                                          IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                                          Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

                                          last edited by 28 Dec 2023, 19:45 G 1 Reply Last reply 29 Dec 2023, 11:44 Reply Quote 0
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