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    Mizmazzle
    見習いボス
    Joined: 29 Jun 2021

    Love a good shirt/ watch pairing

    382 and YM

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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...

    last edited by 23 Apr 2024, 21:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 7
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      RobeOfTheMagi
      Haraki san Expert
      Joined: 15 Apr 2024

      This is probably my only priced possession. It's the last version of the 114270 before they blew up the dimensions (and altered the proportions of this watch) with the 39mm iteration. This means it has got the venerable 3130 caliber - pure perfection, if you ask me - and the engraved rehaut. Other than that, is's a very simple tool watch in all the best sense.

      To my knowledge they went back to 36mm but didn't keep the 20mm lugs that allowed for a variety of strap choices. The bracelet of the 114270 is last century watchmaking, hollow centre links but solid end links. Make of that what you will ... .

      It's the watch I wear nearly every day for everything but rock climbing. It found its way to me around the time my son was born and it belonged a late friend of my father's. I like the thought that my son might wear in a few decades :).

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      last edited by RobeOfTheMagi 24 Apr 2024, 10:25 B 1 Reply Last reply 27 Apr 2024, 16:33 Reply Quote 6
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        ddtrash
        Haraki san Expert
        Joined: 2 Dec 2010

        @RobeOfTheMagi I also have this Explorer 1 reference and enjoy wearing it. I was lucky enough to be offered one of the first current 40mm versions pretty soon after they were released. The older 36mm with the more basic / less robust clasp is way more comfortable.

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

        last edited by ddtrash 24 Apr 2024, 20:55 A 1 Reply Last reply 24 Apr 2024, 21:51 Reply Quote 2
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          Anesthetist
          見習いボス
          @ddtrash
          Joined: 14 May 2011

          @ddtrash I have the 36mm as well. It’s a hard watch to beat.

          IG: bluehandsslim

          last edited by 24 Apr 2024, 21:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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            bluemantra
            Haraki san Prodigy
            @RobeOfTheMagi
            Joined: 19 Feb 2023

            @RobeOfTheMagi awesome watch!! I love the Explorer. I was looking at that and the Air King. Got called first from AD on the Air King, but the Explorer is just timeless and classic.

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            WTB IHJ-140-IG size L

            last edited by 27 Apr 2024, 16:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 5
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              Graeme
              啓蒙家
              Joined: 30 Mar 2012

              A couple of people were eyeing up the new Tudor GMT. Monochrome has a review, and they like it a lot.

              https://monochrome-watches.com/review-2024-tudor-black-bay-58-gmt-master-chronometer-39mm-coke-gilt-opinion-specs-price/

              last edited by 1 May 2024, 22:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                JDelage
                啓蒙家
                Joined: 13 Jan 2012

                Yes, this is a great option for true GMTs.

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                  mclaincausey
                  見習いボス
                  Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                  Internals and size aside, the polar model is to my eye the best looking one and one of the best looking GMTs period.

                  Think it, be it.

                  last edited by 2 May 2024, 11:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                    mclaincausey
                    見習いボス
                    Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                    I love this crazy watch. Usually I have kind of conservative taste in watches but love Einstein and love the whimsy.

                    Think it, be it.

                    last edited by 2 May 2024, 13:10 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                      Graeme
                      啓蒙家
                      Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                      That Einstein watch is crazy, nearly as crazy as the price it'll fetch at auction next week.

                      last edited by 2 May 2024, 14:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        JDelage
                        啓蒙家
                        Joined: 13 Jan 2012

                        My favorite Only Watch 2024 is the Moser Pandamonium. Talk about whimsy...

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                          mvttryvn
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 7 Mar 2024

                          IMO Omega has the drop of the year with the white dial Moonwatch ref. 310.30.42.50.04.001

                          Currently this is my grailed piece, if an AD had one and I had $11k cad burning a hole in my pocket I'd have one on my wrist immediately. One can dream.

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                          last edited by 13 May 2024, 22:42 G 1 Reply Last reply 18 May 2024, 00:08 Reply Quote 4
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                            ddtrash
                            Haraki san Expert
                            Joined: 2 Dec 2010

                            Wearing the Nautilus a bit more often now. Most comfortable watch with a bracelet I own.

                            A combination of the slim light case and small link, flexible bracelet help the comfort level.

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

                            last edited by 15 May 2024, 14:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 4
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                              JDelage
                              啓蒙家
                              Joined: 13 Jan 2012

                              Moser is re-releasing the Streamliner center second, in green and purple.

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                              I'm not sure I like the transparent logo better, but in any case they are gorgeous watches.

                              last edited by 15 May 2024, 14:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
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                                nickname
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 23 Feb 2023

                                Got my first GS today SBGA461

                                Been drooling over these for the past 10 years, finally got my hands on one

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                                last edited by 16 May 2024, 21:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 7
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                                  Graeme
                                  啓蒙家
                                  @mvttryvn
                                  Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                  @mvttryvn I've seen a white faced Speedmaster, and it was lovely. I would definitely pick it over the black dial version.

                                  Monochrome has just posted a hands-on with the watch if you need any more temptation in your life.

                                  last edited by 18 May 2024, 00:08 M 1 Reply Last reply 3 Jun 2024, 19:57 Reply Quote 2
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                                    Giles
                                    IHUK Crew
                                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                    I have a Speedy, but in all honesty, I just don't get the hype.

                                    I'm very attached to mine as it is a one-off. Built on a 321 movement with a Japanese Racing Dial.

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                                    But I don't like it enough to be a daily wear.....

                                    "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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                                      mclaincausey
                                      見習いボス
                                      Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                                      It’s lovely and they’re cool watches in theory but in practicality I don’t use chronographs enough to justify that complication versus a diver with screw down crown and no buttons that can leak if submerged

                                      Think it, be it.

                                      last edited by 18 May 2024, 17:47 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Anesthetist
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 14 May 2011

                                        I wore my Moon To Mars Speedy daily for a bit and enjoyed it, but it always felt like a fragile watch. I couldnt get that out of my head.

                                        IG: bluehandsslim

                                        last edited by 18 May 2024, 18:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • GilesG
                                          Giles
                                          IHUK Crew
                                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                          A have the same feeling with mine.......

                                          "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

                                          last edited by 18 May 2024, 18:29 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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