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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...

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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'.

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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.

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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. :)

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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

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                goosehd
                Mod Squad
                @Giles
                Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                @Giles you have actually defined the product/value relationship quite well. I’ve always viewed it as if I question the cost ad nauseam, then it’s probably not worth it to me. My other view is would I buy it again tomorrow if needed.

                Very much like my experiences with IH. It was difficult to make the first purchase and you can see how that turned out…😂

                "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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                  Tago Mago
                  Mod Squad
                  @goosehd
                  Joined: 16 Jan 2021

                  @goosehd said in Watches - another OCD problem:

                  Very much like my experiences with IH. It was difficult to make the first purchase and you can see how that turned out…😂

                  Truer words were rarely spoken.

                  Love the look of the Glashütte @Giles

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                    Graeme
                    啓蒙家
                    Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                    @Giles the Grand Seiko seems to be a good size on your wrist, and it looks lovely.

                    @goosehd I really like the newer iteration of the Glashütte Original divers watch, but they are chunky. I reckon that the finishing is better than the similarly priced Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, though they are somewhat slimmer. The "Silver Screen" chronograph looks great on the orange strap, but I suspect that you'll need to be blessed in the wrist department to carry it off.

                    Silver Screen Chronograph

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                      Giles
                      IHUK Crew
                      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                      Can't be doing with a chronograph in a divers......

                      "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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                        ddtrash
                        Haraki san Expert
                        Joined: 2 Dec 2010

                        Omega released a new Speedmaster Pilot. I like it but cant help feeling re-releasing the original version with the Flightmaster case would have been that bit more special.

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

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

                          @Giles exactly my thought. Two timers on a mechanical watch is just beyond the pale for me. Having to deal with 3 screw down crowns sounds hellish

                          Think it, be it.

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                            JDelage
                            啓蒙家
                            Joined: 13 Jan 2012

                            That new Omega is14.7mm thick. That's a non starter.

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                              Jord
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 10 Nov 2024

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                              Got this earlier on in the year

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                                Graeme
                                啓蒙家
                                @ddtrash
                                Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                @ddtrash I'd agree that a recreation of the Flightmaster would be far cooler. They sold the Z-33, which had a version of that case (albeit in titanium), but that wasn't a great success.

                                I'm also surprised that Omega didn't use their 9920 calibre with the Spirate system, instead of the 9900. They announced the technology two years ago, but it's not cropped up in anything other than one Speedmaster to date.

                                It's not a bad watch in itself, I just think that it could have been a lot better.

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                                  Anesthetist
                                  見習いボス
                                  @Graeme
                                  Joined: 14 May 2011

                                  @Graeme I would gladly rock a Z33 if I found one at a decent price. It’s quirky and completely unnecessary but I love it.

                                  About 15 years ago, I had the chance to buy an original flight master, but couldn’t really swing it and I regret it wholeheartedly. I like the pilot edition, but I like the FOIS better

                                  IG: bluehandsslim

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                                    Graeme
                                    啓蒙家
                                    @Anesthetist
                                    Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                    @Anesthetist I think that we've all got a long list of watches that we regret getting away. 😢

                                    (Mine include a Jaeger LeCoultre Geophysic, Hermes In The Pocket, and a F.P. Journe Chronometre Bleu that I couldn't afford.)

                                    I'd also be tempted by the First Omega In Space over the Flight Qualified. That's a very pretty piece.

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                                      ddtrash
                                      Haraki san Expert
                                      @Anesthetist
                                      Joined: 2 Dec 2010

                                      @Anesthetist I agree, the spacemaster flight with the bright colours on the dial is quite quirky, a second or third choice watch but not a watch for all seasons.

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

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                                        Anesthetist
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 14 May 2011

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                                        Nabbed this special little beauty for a nice price.

                                        IG: bluehandsslim

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                                          northsouthdenimguy
                                          Haraki san Expert
                                          Joined: 27 Nov 2022

                                          Haven’t worn this one in a while, forgot how damn beastly it is… and It could use a good cleaning.
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                                          Instagram @northsouthdenimguy

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