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    Brandrea
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 19 Sept 2022

    Love the No RAD dial Giles.

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      Graeme
      啓蒙家
      Joined: 30 Mar 2012

      I was in Melbourne on Wednesday for a couple of appointments, and I had a bit of free time before the train after my dentist cancelled on me, so I went watch browsing. 😄

      Omega is good at getting new models into their boutiques quickly, and they had the First Omega in Space on display. It's a very pretty piece, and a bit smaller than the regular Speedmaster. I particularly like how the sapphire crystal is ground to match the shape of the Hesalite in the originals. It's got the modern 3861 movement, so Master Chronometer certified, antimagnetic, etc. I like it, though I'd have to compare it with the white Speedy.

      First Omega in Space

      The Hour Glass had the (deep breath) Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT Zulu Time x Marine Nationale, which is a titanium cased GMT diver and pilot's watch hybrid. It's got fixed lugs machined into the case, and the salesman described it as basically indestructible. The movement is Master Chronometer rated, like the Omega, which is probably a step up on big brother Rolex's regime. I liked it too.

      Tudor Pelagos GMT

      They also had the Rolex Yacht-Master in titanium on display. These came out a while back, but my understanding is that sanctions on Russia has made it harder to get hold of the metal (despite Tudor having no problems), and that has constrained production. I prefer it to the other professional models, as it's a bit more stealth. I just wish they'd made a no-date version, like Ben Ainslie's original prototype.

      Rolex Yacht-Master Titanium

      The Hour Glass is a Patek dealer, but they didn't have the Cubitus on display. Apparently, they have a "not for sale" piece arriving in the next few weeks, and I'm planning on going down to see it.

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        Mizmazzle
        見習いボス
        Joined: 29 Jun 2021

        Great vid with Teddy and Tom Segura

        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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          Anesthetist
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          @Graeme
          Joined: 14 May 2011

          @Graeme I had the original FXD on my wrist right now and I love it. I would get the GMT as well if it wasnt so similar.

          IG: bluehandsslim

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            Mizmazzle
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            @Graeme
            Joined: 29 Jun 2021

            @Graeme all 3 are absolute beauties. I've never looked too closely at the Speed-Masters and that obviously makes me a dolt...but my buddy has one and I was playing with it the other day and am now VERY interested indeed!

            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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              Anesthetist
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              @Mizmazzle
              Joined: 14 May 2011

              @Mizmazzle it’s a shame what they have done to their pricing. My first Speedy was like 2700ish and a special edition. The FOIS is hot AF tho.

              IG: bluehandsslim

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                JDelage
                啓蒙家
                Joined: 13 Jan 2012

                I like that FXD GMT a lot. 12.7mm thick to boot! GS's GMT are all 14+mm...

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                  yannis
                  Haraki san Expert
                  Joined: 26 Aug 2020

                  @JDelage. For sure man that Tudor FXD GMT is on my radar also. Killer watch!

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                    mclaincausey
                    見習いボス
                    Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                    I was surprised no one posted about that thing earlier. I love it.

                    Think it, be it.

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                      Graeme
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                      Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                      I like all three of the watches, particularly the Rolex. But I suspect that the only way I could get the Yacht-Master would be to promise my firstborn, and I don't have any kids. My dog probably wouldn't cut it.

                      I would probably have a dilemma between the FOIS and white Speedy if I was going that way.

                      The FXD GMT was great. There's a bit of a sense of dress up about it, that I'd be pretending to be a rugged Marine Nationale pilot if I wore it.

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                        IrishHeart
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                        @Mizmazzle
                        Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                        @Mizmazzle really enjoyed that video. That was quite the shopping spree!

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                          Mizmazzle
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                          @IrishHeart
                          Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                          @IrishHeart haha. By the way Tom was talking the whole time I was kind of surprised he only bought 4! Sounds like the sort of spree isn’t uncommon for him. Sheesh!!

                          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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                            @Graeme
                            Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                            @Graeme yeah the dress up think bothers me about wearing a double rider jacket since I don’t ride but with watches for some reason it doesn’t. Probably because desk divers are much more common than actual divers sporting diver watches.

                            Think it, be it.

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                              louisbosco
                              啓蒙家
                              Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                              The cubitus on display.. @Graeme
                              IMG_1749.jpeg

                              "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                Giles
                                IHUK Crew
                                Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                THIS:

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                                OR THAT?

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                                "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

                                  For me: that

                                  Especially if they’re both Spring Drive

                                  The power meter will always look backwards to me.

                                  Think it, be it.

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                                    Giles
                                    IHUK Crew
                                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                    THAT is manual wind.

                                    They are effectively the same price in Japan.....

                                    "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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                                      goosehd
                                      Mod Squad
                                      Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                      That as well and I've looked at it numerous times. Simple and elegant.

                                      "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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                                        Giles
                                        IHUK Crew
                                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                        THAT 37mm v THIS 40mm.........

                                        "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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                                          Giles
                                          IHUK Crew
                                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                          Then there is this at 38.5 - Spring Drive

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                                          "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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