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    Molle
    Haraki san Student
    @mclaincausey
    Joined: 20 Jan 2024

    @mclaincausey said in Watches - another OCD problem:

    @Molle that should be added to the IH Gallery

    Not an IH strap (yet!!)

    IG: 68molle

    last edited by 22 Nov 2024, 13:51 M 1 Reply Last reply 22 Nov 2024, 16:02 Reply Quote 0
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      mclaincausey
      見習いボス
      @Molle
      Joined: 12 Apr 2013

      @Molle ahh instead the IhSH-13 hehe… of course it’s not

      Think it, be it.

      last edited by 22 Nov 2024, 16:02 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        louisbosco
        啓蒙家
        @steelworker
        Joined: 21 Feb 2013

        @steelworker I think so too.

        "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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          kkibbey23
          Haraki san Prodigy
          Joined: 16 Oct 2013

          Near an AD on a get away for the weekend. I had previously thought maybe the Daytona would be a good fit for me, but after trying on I really didn’t dig it at all as it felt small. This one was PM oysterflex. Which was very comfortable though. I really liked the panda dial

          They did have a sky dweller that I enjoyed on oysterflex but it too was PM and they didn’t have any steel versions.

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            Brodie
            Haraki san Student
            @kkibbey23
            Joined: 19 Mar 2023

            @kkibbey23 Were those PM versions available for purchase? Or display only?

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              Shaf
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 4 Oct 2024

              I was into watches too in a major way. Spent way too much money. But realised I can only really wear one watch at a time and I want a watch that tells my story so one is more than enough to document my time on this planet. Something I can hand down to the kids to remember me by.
              My wife bought me a Tudor Blackbay 58 blue about 4 years ago as an engagement present and it hasn’t left my wrist since. Ended up selling all the others (some more then 4 times as expensive) as I wanted this watch to start my story, bangs, scratches and all.
              I guess the same goes for denim. I have two pairs, IH 25oz 555 and Momotaro 14oz, which I’m wearing most days. Still waiting for the fades to set in.

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                Shaf
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 4 Oct 2024

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                Rolex sold now.
                Love my Tudor BB58

                last edited by goosehd 24 Nov 2024, 16:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 3
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                  JDelage
                  啓蒙家
                  Joined: 13 Jan 2012

                  @kkibbey23 - The Sky Dweller is an amazing watch. It may be the best traveller's GMT ever made, and it demonstrates how innovative Rolex can be. As far as I know, the least precious model variation is steel & gold. There's no plain steel model.

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                    JDelage
                    啓蒙家
                    Joined: 13 Jan 2012

                    So, Fratello & Czapek are releasing a new collaboration, the Promenade, with a semi transparent green dial. It's €32k, so massively overpriced IMHO, but is interesting because it shows some of the movement. I've always thought Capek's movement is the most interesting part of their watches, so it's nice to be able to see it on the face side.

                    Article here

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                      mclaincausey
                      見習いボス
                      Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                      Sky Dweller is a technical marvel. I find the dial busy, and with Roman indices, busy to the extent of ugliness. But there’s no arguing the ergonomic and engineering genius.

                      So many of their watches would look so much better if they weren’t in love with the smell of their own farts. Cut down on the unnecessary text!

                      Think it, be it.

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                        Graeme
                        啓蒙家
                        @JDelage
                        Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                        @JDelage I've got a feeling that the Fratello Promenade is about twice the price of the standard model. I'm guessing that there's a lot of work in skeletonising the movement, but it's probably not going to cost €16K.

                        That said, I do like the watch.

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                          JDelage
                          啓蒙家
                          Joined: 13 Jan 2012

                          Yes, the regular Promenade is 18k CHF.

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                            Giles
                            IHUK Crew
                            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

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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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                              yannis
                              Haraki san Expert
                              Joined: 26 Aug 2020

                              Beautiful looking watch @Giles.

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                                Mizmazzle
                                見習いボス
                                @Giles
                                Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                                @Giles damn. The texture on that dial is something special.

                                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 6 Dec 2024, 00:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  mclaincausey
                                  見習いボス
                                  Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                                  Keeper. Wear in good health G!

                                  Think it, be it.

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                                    ddtrash
                                    Haraki san Expert
                                    @JDelage
                                    Joined: 2 Dec 2010

                                    @JDelage I own a steel Sky Dweller with white dial. The marketing and descriptions Rolex use are a touch misleading for this particular model.

                                    The entry level SkyD are called "White Rolesor".

                                    For the SkyD the only white gold on these models is the fluted bezel, everything else is steel. Most other Rolex "Rolesor" models have a precious metal bezel and bracelet centre links.

                                    I agree the movement and way the annual calendar is displayed is remarkably innovative. For this reason the SkyD is one of my favourite pieces in their collection. I also like the white dial best as it blends a bit better with the internal display ring and date wheel (@mclaincausey this helps keeps the busy dial dumbed down a little), plus very few white dial Rolex models out there.

                                    Lovely watch but pretty chunky, definitely try before you buy if you have a smaller wrist. They are not a svelte watch.

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

                                    last edited by ddtrash 12 Jun 2024, 10:06 6 Dec 2024, 10:03 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
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                                      mclaincausey
                                      見習いボス
                                      Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                                      Speaking of white dial Rolexes, the best looking model in recent years to my eye may be the white dial OP from a couple of years ago.

                                      Think it, be it.

                                      last edited by 6 Dec 2024, 11:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                        goosehd
                                        Mod Squad
                                        @Giles
                                        Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                        @Giles I’ve looked at these GS’s more than I should and have been close to pulling the trigger numerous times.

                                        How comfortable is this watch? Any niggles to speak of? How is the movement in terms of winding and is the indicator directly tied into the mechanism so as you wind the indicator moves? Do you feel that the value to product ratio is there?

                                        I’ve also looked at the Glashutte and Lange’s on numerous occasions. I don’t need another watch and really not a dress watch, but it doesn’t stop me from looking.

                                        Appreciate your thoughts when you have a moment.

                                        Thank you. 🙏

                                        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

                                        last edited by 6 Dec 2024, 12:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Giles
                                          IHUK Crew
                                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                          No niggles re: comfort. If I don't know whether I am wearing it or not, then I know it's OK 🙂

                                          Winding is fine, as you wind, the power reserve indicator increases. But if you wear it regularly, there is no need to wind anyway.

                                          No idea how to define value to product ratio. If I like something and can afford it, then it's sort of irrelevant. And I don't care about resale on anything I buy, inc this house which we will surely lose money on, I love it for the now, and will worry about tomorrow tomorrow 🙂

                                          And talking Glashutte, I'm Jonesing for this which I can pick up super "cheap" in Japan.....

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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

                                          last edited by Giles 12 Jun 2024, 12:41 6 Dec 2024, 12:41 G 1 Reply Last reply 6 Dec 2024, 12:51 Reply Quote 3
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