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    bluemantra
    Haraki san Prodigy
    Joined: 19 Feb 2023

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    WTB IHJ-140-IG size L

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      Graeme
      啓蒙家
      Joined: 30 Mar 2012

      It's Watches and Wonders this week, which is the biggest show in the horological calendar. Naturally, there are new pieces, and here are a few of them.

      Rolex haven't done much with their sports line this year, except to slap a black and grey bezel on the GMT.

      Rolex GMT

      Tudor have launched a Black Bay 58 GMT, which is a smaller and slimmer package than their existing GMT. It's also Master Chronometer certified, which I think is Rolex's way of saying, "Our cheap product meets Omega's fancy standard."

      Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT

      Patek has launched a very pretty perpetual calendar with a salmon dial.

      Patek Salmon Dial

      Zenith has revived the Defy Diver with a very orange bezel.

      Zenith Defy Diver

      Grand Seiko has a new Birch Bark with an equally new 5 Hz hand wound movement.

      Grand Seiko Birch Bark

      And, lastly, the LUC XPS Qualitie Fleurier is very, very pretty.

      LUC Qualitie Fleurier

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        the246guy
        Haraki san Prodigy
        Joined: 8 May 2016

        Wanted to have my Seamaster AT on a NATO and I found this beautiful strap that suits my wrist. This is a sized a bit smaller than the standard NATO strap length and it a perfect fit for me. Pardon for the crappy images!

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        IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
        IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

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          mclaincausey
          見習いボス
          Joined: 12 Apr 2013

          Thanks @Graeme !

          For whatever reason I think the jubilee bracelet works better with the fluted bezel.

          Love the Chopard

          Think it, be it.

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            Graeme
            啓蒙家
            @mclaincausey
            Joined: 30 Mar 2012

            @mclaincausey thanks. The Chopard is probably my favourite piece so far. There hasn't been anything else that's really jumped out at me this year.

            I'd agree with you on the Jubilee bracelet and fluted bezels, but the knurling on the GMT's bezel means it fits reasonably well. But if I was getting a Rolex, I'd probably copy @bluemantra and get an Air-King.

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              bluemantra
              Haraki san Prodigy
              @Graeme
              Joined: 19 Feb 2023

              @Graeme said in Watches - another OCD problem:

              @mclaincausey thanks. The Chopard is probably my favourite piece so far. There hasn't been anything else that's really jumped out at me this year.

              I'd agree with you on the Jubilee bracelet and fluted bezels, but the knurling on the GMT's bezel means it fits reasonably well. But if I was getting a Rolex, I'd probably copy @bluemantra and get an Air-King.

              I was really set on getting an Explorer and when I went in and saw the Air King in person I was just more drawn to it. Especially with the new updates it is such a nice looking watch with a pop of green.

              WTB IHJ-140-IG size L

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                the246guy
                Haraki san Prodigy
                Joined: 8 May 2016

                What do you guys think about the newly announced Rolex and Tudor updates for 2024?

                IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
                IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

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                  goosehd
                  Mod Squad
                  @the246guy
                  Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                  @the246guy meh...

                  Edit: the only one that catches my eye is the 1908 model, but I like the Chopard posted above more.

                  "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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                    mclaincausey
                    見習いボス
                    Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                    Completely agree the knurls on the bezel help with the jubilee. It is really jarring imo with the smooth bezel on the date just and such

                    Think it, be it.

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                      Graeme
                      啓蒙家
                      @bluemantra
                      Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                      @bluemantra I liked the previous generation Air-King, but it had a soft iron inner case to protect the movement against magnetism, so it was a bit chunkier and less well balanced than other Rolexes. The new one has lost this, so it's more svelte.

                      I don't know how it's affected its protection against magnetism, but Rolex sell Master Chronometer rated watches, so I'm hoping that they're doing something.

                      If I got a Rolex, I'd probably be making a similar decision to you.

                      @the246guy, I like your new watch strap! The Aqua Terra is nice too.

                      I've been pretty underwhelmed by the new releases this year in general, and from Rolex and Tudor in particular. I think that the Black Bay 58 GMT is the most interesting piece they've done.

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                        the246guy
                        Haraki san Prodigy
                        Joined: 8 May 2016

                        @Graeme Yes, the Tudor BB 58 GMT looks stunning, especially with the reduced size and dimensions. Will take a closer look at it once they hit the retailers.

                        IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
                        IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

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                          kkibbey23
                          Haraki san Prodigy
                          Joined: 16 Oct 2013

                          Nato looks really good and matches the IH cords😂

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                            bluemantra
                            Haraki san Prodigy
                            Joined: 19 Feb 2023

                            Hanhart 417ES

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                            WTB IHJ-140-IG size L

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                              ddtrash
                              Haraki san Expert
                              Joined: 2 Dec 2010

                              @bluemantra really good to see a Hanhart watch on this thread. I have admired them for a good few years now. A company with an interesting history. The painting of the re-set button red on the tachy tele model has become a bit of an icon / trademark for the brand.

                              From the current collection I think my favourite is the white dial 417ES moby dick. Probably because I have more black dials in my watch collection so I am looking for lighter dial colour pieces currently.

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

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                                Graeme
                                啓蒙家
                                @ddtrash
                                Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                @ddtrash isn't that an excuse to get a white dial Speedmaster?

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                                  ddtrash
                                  Haraki san Expert
                                  Joined: 2 Dec 2010

                                  @Graeme yes indeed, I have expressed my interest with the AD for the White dial Speedmaster. You know me too well 😂👍

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

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                                    bluemantra
                                    Haraki san Prodigy
                                    @ddtrash
                                    Joined: 19 Feb 2023

                                    @ddtrash thank you. I love the classic look and history behind this model. From what I understand it was only just recently re-released. The urban gentry is who turned me on to this watch. It was my first mechanical watch. The panda dial is nice as well and I believe has the flyback function.

                                    WTB IHJ-140-IG size L

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                                      Sage954
                                      Iron Heart Deity
                                      Joined: 1 Apr 2012

                                      https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/scottie-scheffler-wearing-a-green-rolex-hulk

                                      Green Jacket and a Hulk. I’m a fan.

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                                        RobeOfTheMagi
                                        Haraki san Expert
                                        Joined: 15 Apr 2024

                                        I just thought about not having bought that Smiths Everest from thrift shop a few years ago ...

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                                        If anybody is interested in these old British watches, here's a nice writeup:

                                        https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/how-to-collect-smiths-watches

                                        I think that specific watch was offered for a few hundred Euros.

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                                          mclaincausey
                                          見習いボス
                                          @RobeOfTheMagi
                                          Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                                          @RobeOfTheMagi love it

                                          Think it, be it.

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