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    Watches - another OCD problem

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    • JiiJ
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      Haha, thanks Graeme for the suggestions. Both are a little bit too "dressy" for me right now. And really trying to keep to the budget (or going under it preferably) since this watch won't get much use I suspect. Doesn't have to be that fancy either. Bumped into this and it ticks almost all the boxes: not a direct homage, cheap, clean dial, works on a Nato, decent movement but why oh why does it have to have a mineral glass crystal?

      AIAN HA-TO!

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      • GraemeG
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        I'd have thought the Sub would have worked in most situations, and what it didn't cover would be handled by the G-Shock. But I'm coming from the position of being a one-watch man. Were I looking for something else, I'd probably go for something a bit more dressy, like the Nomos, which would work better with a suit.

        The UHR looks nice, though.

        How about a really leftfield suggestion: a Moto 360.

        They're due out later this summer, and are an Android Wear based smartwatch. The front is a touchscreen, and can switch from a traditional looking timepiece to running apps. I don't know the expected price, but it'll probably be around your budget.

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        • JiiJ
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          Yeah you might be right. I've always considered myself a one watch man myself. Ordered some nato strap adapters for the G-shock and decided to settle for that for now.

          AIAN HA-TO!

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          • derivative666D
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            @jii I have had my eye on a submariner now for a year. I think in the next 2 months it is time for me to finally pull the trigger on a dateless.

            "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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            • CutlasshoundC
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              @Jii:

              Yeah you might be right. I've always considered myself a one watch man myself. Ordered some nato strap adapters for the G-shock and decided to settle for that for now.

              Get your self a good solid screwdriver as the stap adaptors can be a ballache to fit without one!!!!

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              I ain't got time to bleed.

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              • AnesthetistA
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                Seiko Alpinist on shell cordovan. Relatively inexpensive, functional, versatile, and can take what you can throw at it. It is also a JDM so not everyone has it.

                IG: bluehandsslim

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                • JiiJ
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                  Derivative666 here's something to give a lil' push :). I still catch myself looking at my wrist and think "holy shit I've got a Submariner and damn is it nice".

                  Cutlasshound, yeah I've installed a pair a few years ago and know exactly what you're talking about 🙂

                  AIAN HA-TO!

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                  • derivative666D
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                    Such a beauty

                    "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                    • GraemeG
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                      Jii, having convinced you that you don't need another watch, there's always the indestructible Victorinox INOX. It's quartz, but don't hold that against it, and so over-engineered you can drive a tank over it. Twice.

                      That Sub looks nice. D666, have you seen the new Sea Dweller 4000? It's similar to a Sub, but a bit more burly.

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                      • JiiJ
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                        That Victorinox is indeed quite interesting. Kind of like a more refined G-shock 🙂 Got nothing against quartz watches either, they definitely make life easier especially when not being used constantly.

                        AIAN HA-TO!

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                        • FridayF
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                          Nice looking alpinist the A..

                          I'm going to trade my PAM and get a Rolex.. How safe it is to send a watch using postal service? Will it cost me more than USD200 via Fedex/UPS/etc to the states? Any experience?

                          Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

                          ~Shinici Haraki~

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                          • tmgT
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                            This is my go to knockabout watch when I don't need something as smart as my Omega

                            Suunto Core All Black

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                            • FridayF
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                              can't afford a Rolex yet, until then this will do.  🙂

                              Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

                              ~Shinici Haraki~

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                              • GilesG
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                                (I'd stick with that)…..

                                "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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                                • FridayF
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                                  Noted G-San.

                                  Anybody have any experience / thoughts on the Fifty Fathoms Dark Knight? Thanks

                                  Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

                                  ~Shinici Haraki~

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                                  • GraemeG
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                                    I've seen the Dark Knight, and I'm not sure if the dial is that clear.

                                    The Bathyscaphe Chronograph will be available in black ceramic, and I think would be a more interesting option. It's going to be 16,000 CHF (about $18,000), not sure how that compares to a Fifty Fathoms.

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                                    • FridayF
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                                      thanks Graeme. I did looked at the bathyscaphe but the hands are not to my liking. New fathoms is also around that figure USD16000 +/- .

                                      I was offered a trade for both my 000 and 111 for a complete set, mint condition but decided to declined.

                                      I guess my search will continue.

                                      Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

                                      ~Shinici Haraki~

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                                      • tigerpacT
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                                        ^Really like that BP FF Bathyscaphe.  Think it's my second favorite FF after the tribute to the aqua lung

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                                        • Megatron1505M
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                                          Pop quiz: Orient Mako XL or Seiko 7002?

                                          Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                          • SeulS
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                                            Seiko w/ blue dial.

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