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Watches - another OCD problem

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    bubbapest
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    Joined: 25 Dec 2012

    @Graeme:

    @bubbapest how do you find the accuracy of the IWC Big Pilot? I've heard that they don't keep time that well, and since you sound as OCD about that as I am.

    Accuracy aside, I do like the 150th Anniversary Big Pilot's Big Date watch. It is a different movement to yours, though.

    And the Big Pilot's Heritage 48 that they did last year.

    If you're after the most accurate mechanical watch, I'd wait and see if Zenith make a production version of the Defy Lab. They did a very limited run of ten last year, and hopefully will make a production run in the near future. The oscillator originally ran at 15 Hz, buy apparently has now been overclocked to 18 Hz. I can think of a handful that run at 5 Hz, and fewer beyond that.

    Get one in a two-tone case, and it might work as a dress watch. 😛

    Ploprof versus Fifty Fathoms strikes me as a tough choice. Omega regulate their watches to tighter than Chronometer standards, so if accuracy is a big thing, then there's your answer.

    i honestly havent really noticed the IWC losing that much time.  at least not nearly as much as i have the radiomir.  gotta set the radiomirs time i'd say like 1x a week and its off by 3 or so minutes/sometimes 5.  at least its fast and not slow though.

    i do love the fact that its a 7 day power reserve (my radiomir is 8 days winding which is cool too).  i hate setting date complications, so if i wear my radiomir or just dont feel like wearing one i usually can keep the iwc set correctly and pick it up 5 days later.

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      Graeme
      啓蒙家
      Joined: 30 Mar 2012

      Thanks @bubbapest .

      I'd heard that Panerais could be inaccurate, but three to five minutes per week is terrible. Rolex's standard is +/- 2 seconds per day, or a worst case of 14 seconds out a week.

      The long power reserve sounds cool. I'm into having one watch, so it wouldn't make much odds on an automatic, though it would save me winding a manual so often.

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        Steffen
        Joined: 26 Jul 2017

        @Graeme Yes the Mare Nostrum, to be precise, the Models without Numbers on the Bezel PAM603 and PAM300.

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          Graeme
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          Joined: 30 Mar 2012

          @Steffen the PAM603 is the one I like. Shame they cover up the oh-so-sexy Minerva movement with a solid caseback, though.

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            QuantumMechanic
            Joined: 23 Sept 2016

            Have had this Panerai 233 for nearly 10 years now, but this strap is plenty older and dates back to my first Panerai.

            Mario Paci strap. Just love the patina and the way it has aged. MP was the original Panerai Pre-V designer of Panerai straps.

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              neph93
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              Joined: 18 Aug 2014

              ^ Can I be the first to say, «Fekk me, that is beautiful»?

              «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
              We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

              • Dame Vera Lynn
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                Graeme
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                Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                I agree with @neph93 that it looks great.

                I'm surprised that the strap has lasted so well. I had a bridle leather one on my Tender watch, which cracked and split after a few years. I need to source a replacement.

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                  louisbosco
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                  Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                  oh panerai is like my guilty pleasure. looks beautiful..

                  "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

                  • Harvey Specter
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                    DougNg
                    Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                    Decided a strap change was in order for my long weekend in New Orleans

                    I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                      QuantumMechanic
                      Joined: 23 Sept 2016

                      Panerai OEM straps are great, but strap collecting can be a problem with Panerai. Particularly when there are some great strap makers out there…MP being one...they last forever.

                      A few more…

                      On the wrist…

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                        Appfaff
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                        Joined: 11 Oct 2013

                        Beautiful watches QM

                        Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                          QuantumMechanic
                          Joined: 23 Sept 2016

                          ^ Thanks.

                          I’m considering parting with several and maybe getting something really special.

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                            Sheepdog149
                            Joined: 6 Feb 2015

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                            Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

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                            • Matty123M
                              Matty123
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 4 Apr 2017

                              Luminor GMT with Gaurded goods Reverse Shell Cordovan strap. I’m disappointed with the quality of the strap.

                              Maybe so. Maybe not

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                                QuantumMechanic
                                Joined: 23 Sept 2016

                                ^ your 88 deserves better.

                                I know Greg (for full disclosure) and am a fan of his straps https://www.gregstevensdesign.com/watch-straps.html

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                                  Dstauffer
                                  啓蒙家
                                  Joined: 24 Apr 2015

                                  Deluca natural Shell Cordovan on my PAM212….I have be playing with the idea of getting a NATO strap, but I really am loving this one.

                                  You won’t be satisfied until you wear Iron Heart.

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                                    JDelage
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                                    Joined: 13 Jan 2012

                                    What watches do you think have the most interesting display back / skeletonized dials, sub ~$5k…?

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                                      Chris
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                                      Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                                      As far as I'm concerned, the most interesting movements to look at are manual wind chronographs.  No recommendations on skeletonized watches, but a Speedmaster Professional with a display back is in that range.

                                      Or you could get something like this for about 10% of that.

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                                        Graeme
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                                        Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                        The Nomos Neomatik watches have a nice movement, and come into the price range.

                                        The Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control Date with the sexy sector dial comes in at $5700. Its movement is neatly decorated.

                                        The Omega Seamaster Aqua-Terra is $5500, and has an attractive, albeit industrial, movement.

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                                          Graeme
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                                          Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                          @QuantumMechanic:

                                          I’m considering parting with several and maybe getting something really special.

                                          What are you considering getting instead? Something like a Patek or a Lange?

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