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    PJ
    Haraki san Student
    Joined: 6 Jun 2022

    @Danimal506 thx. Yeah IWC made some nice tool watches back then. This is the titanium version . Same watch also came in stainless steel. They show up for sale once in a blue moon.
    Cheers 😊

    Peter 🤙😎

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      IrishHeart
      Haraki san Expert
      @Bridger
      Joined: 1 Mar 2023

      @Bridger I bought the 39mm version in 2009 and still love it. Really underrated watch in my opinion.

      last edited by 29 Jan 2025, 23:31 B 1 Reply Last reply 29 Jan 2025, 23:41 Reply Quote 0
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        Bridger
        Raw and Unwashed
        @IrishHeart
        Joined: 3 Mar 2021

        @IrishHeart totally agree that it is underrated.

        I really like the subtle style compared with some of the Omegas in the line up.

        I have lusted after it for over 15 years now.

        Do you wear it on the bracelet?

        last edited by 29 Jan 2025, 23:41 I 1 Reply Last reply 29 Jan 2025, 23:44 Reply Quote 0
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          IrishHeart
          Haraki san Expert
          @Bridger
          Joined: 1 Mar 2023

          @Bridger I do wear it on the bracelet. I originally bought it on the leather strap which was my preference at the time, but I got it serviced last year and swapped for the bracelet. It was genuinely like having a new watch and I love it.

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            Bridger
            Raw and Unwashed
            @PJ
            Joined: 3 Mar 2021

            @PJ I have just looked up this watch and seen that it was 2000m!

            At first glance I assumed it was 200m.

            Holy Scooby snacks, that is deeeeep...

            last edited by 29 Jan 2025, 23:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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              Bridger
              Raw and Unwashed
              @IrishHeart
              Joined: 3 Mar 2021

              @IrishHeart Yes, I bet if feels like a completely different watch between the bracelet and a strap.

              I feel like that with my IWC Mark XV, which I prefer on the strap as I think the bracelet is too formal. However, I much prefer my MM300 on a bracelet. So, it depends on the watch and what look you're after I guess.

              last edited by 29 Jan 2025, 23:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                Selvedger
                Raw and Unwashed
                @Bridger
                Joined: 8 Jan 2024

                @Bridger not on the original calf strap, that is stored away, it's currently on a perforated racing strap with deployant clasp. My Monaco is the first McQueen re-issue from the late 90s, 1/5000. I love it! The lume has patina'd nicely. Sometimes I wear it on the modern Monaco bracelet.

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

                  @Subprime is that the 40mm? Gorgeous watch

                  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 8 Feb 2025, 15:03 S 1 Reply Last reply 8 Feb 2025, 15:38 Reply Quote 1
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                    Subprime
                    Haraki san Student
                    @Mizmazzle
                    Joined: 13 Sept 2022

                    @Mizmazzle Thank you! It's the 39mm, ref. 214270 with the MK2 dial

                    Look for what you notice, but no one else sees

                    WTB: Pale Rider XL | IHSH-399-ORA XL | IHSH-189-BRN L | IH-814-IND 32

                    last edited by 8 Feb 2025, 15:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                      Bridger
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      @Selvedger
                      Joined: 3 Mar 2021

                      @Selvedger That is a really nice piece. I like the simplicity of the cleaner face. I like it on the bracelet too.

                      Mine is a newer more busy version (not as cool as yours).

                      I like it on the strap with a Panerai style buckle.

                      Watch.JPG

                      last edited by 9 Feb 2025, 10:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                        MTpockets
                        @Bridger
                        Joined: 11 Jun 2021

                        @Bridger - thanks.

                        Meant to respond sooner. Did you ever consider the trilogy Railmaster? Has a look similar to my 300. I almost pulled the trigger on that Railmaster before. Also tough to find as they only made 3500 or so of them.

                        last edited by 10 Feb 2025, 17:07 B 1 Reply Last reply 10 Feb 2025, 17:41 Reply Quote 0
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                          Giles
                          IHUK Crew
                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                          Today, because I need a stopwatch at the gym....

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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 2 Oct 2025, 17:23 10 Feb 2025, 17:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 7
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                            Bridger
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            @MTpockets
                            Joined: 3 Mar 2021

                            @MTpockets I have seen the trilogy Railmaster, and don't mind it.
                            However, there is something about the details of face of the previous version that I particularly like, which is why I lust for it.

                            If I was just generally looking for a smart blackfaced watch, I would probably scratch the Grand Seiko itch before an Omega.

                            last edited by 10 Feb 2025, 17:41 M 1 Reply Last reply 10 Feb 2025, 18:29 Reply Quote 0
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                              MTpockets
                              @Bridger
                              Joined: 11 Jun 2021

                              @Bridger - good point on Grand Seiko. But I wouldn't waste a GS purchase on a black dial. Any GS I would pick up would have to feature a lighter, textured dial. White Birch comes to mind.

                              last edited by 10 Feb 2025, 18:29 B 1 Reply Last reply 10 Feb 2025, 19:19 Reply Quote 1
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                                Giles
                                IHUK Crew
                                Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                or....... 🙂

                                https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/post/848871

                                "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 10 Feb 2025, 19:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                  Bridger
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  @MTpockets
                                  Joined: 3 Mar 2021

                                  @MTpockets - I hear you! However, I have a thing for black dials (and denim) 🙂

                                  @Giles - that's a beautiful piece - I like it on the leather strap too

                                  last edited by 10 Feb 2025, 19:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Brodie
                                    Haraki san Student
                                    Joined: 19 Mar 2023

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                                    A little sun on my morning walk.

                                    (Ignore that unscrewed crown...bad job by me. I remedied it as soon as I noticed it after taking this photo)

                                    last edited by 20 Feb 2025, 17:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 10
                                    • northsouthdenimguyN
                                      northsouthdenimguy
                                      Haraki san Expert
                                      Joined: 27 Nov 2022

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                                      Instagram @northsouthdenimguy

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                                      • goosehdG
                                        goosehd
                                        Mod Squad
                                        Joined: 8 Apr 2016

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                                        "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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                                        • GraemeG
                                          Graeme
                                          啓蒙家
                                          Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                          I was in Melbourne a week ago, and I saw the Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 in steel. It's a very pretty watch. I still haven't managed to get a look at the Patek Cubitus, because you need to jump through hoops for the local dealer to show it to you, but it was about 15% cheaper and a far nicer piece of design.

                                          Vacheron 222

                                          The only shortcoming was that it's a boutique only piece, and the one in Melbourne already had three hundred expressions of interest.

                                          Across the road, I saw a Montblanc 1858 "The Unveiled Secret" Minerva Monopusher Chronograph. The movement has been flipped, so that its back becomes the watch's face. The case back is solid, with an engraving of the old Minerva workshop on it. Again, it's a lovely piece.

                                          Montblanc Minerva

                                          There was also a Zenith Defy Tourbillon, which is based around a variant of the El Primero 5 Hz movement.

                                          Zenith Defy

                                          On a more accessible front, the Longines boutique had the new, carbon Ultra-Chron. The bezel is fixed, unlike the original steel version, which got the desk divers in Hodinkee's comments section ranting!

                                          Longines Ultra-Chron

                                          last edited by 23 Feb 2025, 05:14 B Danimal506D 2 Replies Last reply 23 Feb 2025, 05:28 Reply Quote 7
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