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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

    Watches - another OCD problem

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    • TinManT
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      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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      • ddtrashD
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        @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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        • JDelageJ
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          @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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          • MizmazzleM
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            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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            • mclaincauseyM
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              Which nice one @Mizmazzle !

              Think it, be it.

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

                  Think it, be it.

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                  • MizmazzleM
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                    @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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                    • I
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                      @Mizmazzle lovely watch. She’s a keeper!

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

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                          • GilesG
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                            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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                            • AnesthetistA
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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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                              • GraemeG
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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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                                • GilesG
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                                  @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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                                  • goosehdG
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                                    "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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                                    • mclaincauseyM
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                                      Calm down, Omega.

                                      Kinda cool tho

                                      Think it, be it.

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                                      • GraemeG
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                                        @Giles Eddie Izzard once observed that there's a fine line between being cool and looking stupid. One match in the mouth is cool, two looks stupid.

                                        Omega has definitely gone for two or even three matches in the mouth with this watch. 😆

                                        I do like it, but it'd have been better if it was toned down just ever so slightly.

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                                        • JDelageJ
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                                          10 years ago I would have loved that watch. Right now at 52 I wouldn't be able to see the details without my glasses...

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                                          • jeffrxJ
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                                            Monta Skyquest GMT. A great bang for your buck timepiece. Show with the arm of the Kersey from IH, which is also my go-to for this winter.

                                            Heavy denim is the best denim.

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