Watches - another OCD problem
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@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.
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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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@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…
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@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.
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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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@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
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Got this earlier on in the year -
@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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@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
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@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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@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.
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Nabbed this special little beauty for a nice price.
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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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@northsouthdenimguy I was torn between your model and the sea dweller 4000 when they first came out. Went to the store fully expecting to walk out with the deep sea as I love the face more. As soon as I tried it on though, I knew it wasn't going to work for me due to the size.
I still love them and wish I could have pulled it off.
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It’s a beast, but after five minutes on my wrist I don’t notice.
My favorite of the sea dwellers is the SD 43, It’s my daily. I have a 2004 SD 16600 but it feels so tiny after the other two it also takes me a minute to feel comfortable.
I can’t imagine what the all gold deep sea dweller feels like that thing has to be ridiculous?
