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    Chris
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 28 Jun 2010

    @Giles:

    I dislike Pams, everyone wears them.

    Yes, I agree.

    Do't like the Royal Oak design.  I know it is a true classic,, but it does nothing for me.

    Yes, I agree.

    But mostly, I agree with the choice of the Blancpain.  The Fifty Fathoms is a brilliant watch with a wonderful history.  I'm sure you'll enjoy it…

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      Jii
      Joined: 4 Oct 2010

      Stunning BP Mr G, a true classic.

      Funny thing about the "everyone wears them"-saying, I guess it's very dependant on the country/area where you happen to work/live. Over here hardly anyone has nice watches, but the most common ones are definitely Omega Bond Seamasters and Speedmasters with the odd Tag Heuer Carrera here and there. Very few Breitlings or Pams spotted in the wild and from what I gather they're very common in the UK for example. In Italy I've spotted loads and loads of Rolexes and Panerais while on vacation…

      AIAN HA-TO!

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        Giles
        IHUK Crew
        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

        You should hit the US for PAMs, at an SE party they're 10 a penny…...

        "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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          Chris
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 28 Jun 2010

          Yes, I did spot shed loads of them at the NYC gathering.  Couple of Rolexes, Omegas and Tags, too.  No Blancpains, though.:)

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            Giles
            IHUK Crew
            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

            @Chris:

            No Blancpains, though.:)

            Exactly….

            "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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              Friday
              Joined: 27 Mar 2012

              what seikos do you have G-San? Also would be nice to know your opinion on Grand seikos.

              Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

              ~Shinici Haraki~

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                Giles
                IHUK Crew
                Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                just a couple of cheapies:

                I know nothing about the brand though, I am afraid…..

                "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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                  Friday
                  Joined: 27 Mar 2012

                  Looks like they have been through a beating and still survive. That's what any Seiko can offer you. I've asked because I thought that Haraki-San might introduce some Japanese timepiece besides the clothing and such. Maybe the BOSS is more into rolexes than a seiko.

                  A WIS which I am not,  would tell you that a Grand Seiko is on par if not better than any big brands i.e. Rolex,JLC,Omega,and the lists goes on.. It terms of craftmanship as well as accuracy. Handmade by a watchmaster.  Anyway, I would love to have this Grand Seiko one day. Hopefully, the 50 fathoms 1st… 😉

                  here's one of the GS

                  Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

                  ~Shinici Haraki~

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                    hectic
                    Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                    Grand Seiko is a great alternative IMO, they have that spring drive thingy that sweeps completely smoothly.

                    Now I want one sadface

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                      Giles
                      IHUK Crew
                      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                      ^^ I like the look of that Friday….But my mind is set.  Just seeing whether OGL can make me a shagreen strap....

                      "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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                        Seul
                        Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                        Grand Seikos are brilliant of course…

                        But I also really, reàlly like some of the editions of the Omega Planet Oceans…

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                          tigerpac
                          Joined: 18 Apr 2012

                          @Giles +1 on the Blancpain!

                          I recently got this one for a sporty watch (gf's included as well!) Looking for a FF down the road after some dressier options next!

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                            Seul
                            Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                            So fucking nice…  😠 😘 😘 😘

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                              Chris
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                              I have liked the orange Planet Ocean for years, and considered buying one a couple of times, but that damn HEV at 10 o'clock drives me nuts.  I just can't get past it.

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                                tigerpac
                                Joined: 18 Apr 2012

                                Thanks!!

                                The HEV surprisingly isn't annoying on the wrist - but if you don't like the look then there's not much you can do!

                                Love the orange - by far gets the most compliments of any watch I have (others being: Omega Aqua Terra, Tag Aquaracer, vintage Zenith, vintage JLC and vintage Omega)

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                                  Chris
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                                  I agree about it not being bad on the wrist; I've tried it on a few times and it's really a lot less noticeable than in pictures, but it still bothers me aesthetically.  It's a shame, because I really love the watch otherwise.  Glad you're happy with it, by the way.:)

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                                    Seul
                                    Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                                    Budget watch  😞

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                                      unharmed
                                      Joined: 4 Mar 2012

                                      Budget maybe but Seiko 5s are brilliant all the same.

                                      last edited by 14 Dec 2012, 12:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        tigerpac
                                        Joined: 18 Apr 2012

                                        ^^^ Agreed.  Would be hard pressed to find better watches in that price range.

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                                          Seul
                                          Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                                          Oh look who's back… with a metal bracelet!..  😃

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