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    JDelage
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    @mclaincausey
    Joined: 13 Jan 2012

    @mclaincausey said in Watches - another OCD problem:

    @JDelage if you’re not on a multi day spelunking expedition or something those might not strictly be necessary, thus their inclusion could be superfluous depending upon use case

    Yes, in the most obvious case of a trip from Europe to the US, or reverse, it's fine. (Then again, in such a case one doesn't really "need" GMT at all generally.) In the case of a multi continent, multi leg trip involving much jet lag and sleep deprivation it can get more difficult.

    Purely from a watch appreciation standpoint, it would be fun to see a watch go to the extremes of the 2 time zone functions, with some indication of day/night for home time (I prefer a 24hr scale personally) and a quick adjustment of the current time down to the 1/2hr (since some time zones require that). I don't know that any exist.

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      mclaincausey
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      Joined: 12 Apr 2013

      I think 24 hour clocks are much better in general (see above about appreciating economy, understandability, etc) and that sounds like a great watch to me!

      Think it, be it.

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        ddtrash
        Haraki san Expert
        Joined: 2 Dec 2010

        @JDelage I understand your preference for a full 24hr scale on a GMT watch. One of the nicest executions of this in my opinion is the LUC GMT One.

        Chphard GMT one.webp

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

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          ddtrash
          Haraki san Expert
          Joined: 2 Dec 2010

          @mclaincausey I agree that most complications on mechanical watches have become "edge case". I can not think of many complications in a watch that I use on a regular basis other than date function and the dive watch rotating bezel for rough timing duties (typically for me when cooking).

          The smartphone has pretty much killed off the relevance of all mechanical watch complications. One exception I can think of is a favourite of @Graeme the Patek 5212A weekly calendar calatrava. I might be missing how to configure it, but my smart phone does not seem to have the weekly calendar function?

          5212A_001_1.jpg

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

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            ddtrash
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            Joined: 2 Dec 2010

            I find it quite endearing that complications in mechanical watches are a beautiful tribute and legacy to craftsmanship and engineering ingenuity through the ages.

            Yes a digital smart watch / phone packs some serious processing power but for me they are not even comparable to a mechanical timepiece. Useful,......absolutely,.......but not a like for like comparison.

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

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              TinMan
              啓蒙家
              Joined: 22 Apr 2010

              I am learning a lot about different Lux watches through this thread. Love getting introduced to some different manufacturers. I was stuck looking at the most common lux brands and then getting frustrated with availability.

              Now, I have an IRONHEART!!

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                ddtrash
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                @TinMan
                Joined: 2 Dec 2010

                @TinMan Yep. agree there is some really good info and opinions on this thread.

                The good news is that the further away from the main brands you look the more likely you are to find something that is rarer, ideal for yourself and sometimes a bit of a bargain, particularly on the pre owned market.

                L.U.C (Chopard) are one such example of a small in house company who make some serious horological treats that not very many people other than enthusiasts are aware of.

                That L.U.C. GMT One is a far nicer hand finished, made in small numbers, and cheaper watch when compared to anything from the big brand brands.

                The same blacked out limited edition (only 250 pieces made) watch that I pictured can be picked up brand new unused for $10-$11k. Compare this to a mass produced GMT master II, Retail for these starts from around $10,700 if you can get one. The L.U.C. offers some serious horological bang for your buck in comparison.

                I am a bit of an L.U.C. fanboy which is probably coming across on this thread. I like the company, they make some excellent watches. I also really like that they are not afraid to put some serious heavyweight complications (perpetual calendar) into a steel case.

                Most watch companies only put the high end complications in precious metal cases. We are still talking big money but $30k will get you a brand new perpetual calendar watch (Perpetual twin model in steel), compare this to a precious metal Patek or Vacheron which is going to be 4 x the price.

                Perpetual twin.webp

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

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                  JDelage
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                  Joined: 13 Jan 2012

                  @ddtrash - The LUC GMT is a "caller's" GMT, that is to say you have a quick adjustment of the 24hr hand, not the main hour hand. It's too bad that we call GMT two completely different functionalities. Also, a "caller" GMT is a lot easier to implement than a "traveller" GMT, so you can't compare the prices.

                  This said, I agree it's beautiful. My favorite true GMT are the Rolex GMT and Explorer II, or the Ulysses Nardin (some design more than others).

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                    Mizmazzle
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                    Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                    This was a wedding gift from my wife. To me it’s about the most gorgeous thing ever!

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                    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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                      mclaincausey
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                      Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                      Which nice one @Mizmazzle !

                      Think it, be it.

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                        Mizmazzle
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                        @mclaincausey
                        Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                        @mclaincausey thanks Holmes! I cried when she gave it to me haha 🥹

                        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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                          mclaincausey
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                          @Mizmazzle
                          Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                          @Mizmazzle meant whoa not which. Give Morgan my best and my kudos!

                          Think it, be it.

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                            Mizmazzle
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                            @mclaincausey
                            Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                            @mclaincausey will do!!!

                            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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                              IrishHeart
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                              @Mizmazzle
                              Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                              @Mizmazzle lovely watch. She’s a keeper!

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                                kkibbey23
                                Haraki san Prodigy
                                Joined: 16 Oct 2013

                                @Mizmazzle congrats! Amazing gift.

                                I was able to swing by an ad briefly and try on a couple options.
                                The Rolex’s are cpo and overpriced but at least I got to see them in person. The Tudor is new. I like them all a lot. Still thinking… no rush I think I’d also like to try on a speedy.
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                                  northsouthdenimguy
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                                  Joined: 27 Nov 2022

                                  Cartier Santos 100XL 9E9F81D5-663F-4A6D-8E63-A337F913C655.jpeg

                                  Instagram @northsouthdenimguy

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                                    Giles
                                    IHUK Crew
                                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                    That certainly looks XL 🙂

                                    "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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                                      Anesthetist
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                                      Looks like every Reddit post asking if a watch is too big. Jokes aside, killer Santos!

                                      IG: bluehandsslim

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                                        Graeme
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                                        I dropped into the Omega boutique in Melbourne yesterday and they already had the new Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8 in. And, yes, its name is entirely too long.

                                        Dark Side Front

                                        The back of the movement is pretty good.

                                        Dark Side Back

                                        I liked the previous generation of this watch, but version 2.0 has an upgraded movement and the details on the Moon are finer. It's also got a Saturn V as a seconds hand on the subdial, I've stolen a photo of it from Monochrome.

                                        Dark Side Rocket

                                        It's less noticeable on the wrist than in the product shots. From a distance it looks like a slightly elongated (and misshapen) traditional hand, you have to get very close to see the details.

                                        The trouble I have with it is that there's already quite a lot going on with the watch, and it's just that bit too much. I remember a tailor telling me that you can get away with being radical with one aspect of a suit, so if you want a crazy fabric, then you stick with a very traditional cut. I feel as though Omega have pushed it just a bit too far here.

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                                          Giles
                                          IHUK Crew
                                          @Graeme
                                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                          @Graeme said in Watches - another OCD problem:

                                          I feel as though Omega have pushed it just a bit too far here.

                                          You think ?😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

                                          "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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