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    • gaseousclayG
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      @DougNg:

      I'm not sure I'd go for it. If you look at G-Shock "collabs", all they do is slap someone else's logo somewhere on the watch.
      I wouldn't buy a watch because it has MORE branding.

      What if it was made out of 25oz denim? [emoji848]

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      WTB:
      IHSH-129 size L (blue)
      IHSH-19

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      • DougNgD
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        I dunno. It’s just not a collab that makes a lot of sense to me. They’re both super tough and purpose built, but so is my Vitamix…

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

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        • ChrisC
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          IHxG-ShockxVitamix?

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          • DougNgD
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            @neph93

            I thought about the price of the Khaki Mechanical Pilot, and for the extra couple hundred dollars, I think it might be ok considering that you get a a total 100m water resistance vs 50 on the Field watch (I get a nervous twitch with anything less than that), and there really isn't anything like it on the market case shape wise or size wise unless you want to get a ladies watch. I'm not particularly happy with the mineral crystal, we'll see how it holds up. I may wind up seeing if I can find an aftermarket sapphire crystal in the future.

            For me it was a no brainer since I have been hoping for a reissue of the W10 for years.

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

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            • neph93N
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              Thanks for that. I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m not deep in the specs and details AS you or many others here. I gave a rough budget which this watch is slightly north of, but as you say, the aesthetic is pretty unique in todays marker and it gives me a semi. I’ll see what sort of damage I do the bank account in g’port in a couple of weeks and if that goes OK then this may be mine soon.

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

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              • DougNgD
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                On my 6.75” wrist. Changed the strap out for a silicone nato. I have some nylon natos coming in from haveston and phenomenato coming in soon, as well as this coming in from japan

                http://en.knot-designs.com/fs/knotos/tochigi-nato-type/nt1-18oksv

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

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                • neph93N
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                  It’s my birthday in November. I’m angling for one. Thanks for the pic, it looks beautiful.

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

                  • Dame Vera Lynn
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                  • DougNgD
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                    One thing to be aware of: it's smaller than most modern watches. You might want to try it on or something similar in size before purchasing it. The website says it's 36x33. That's a little confusing, I think it's actually 36 across. I'm not sure why they're giving the other dimension.

                    I have been in love with this watch for years and the reissue is perfect. It really has been stripped down to the bare essentials and is the perfect minimalist watch in my opinion.

                    I have it on a grey Haveston NATO (just came in a couple hours ago), and the whole package is super low key but highly functional and comfortable.

                    If you get the watch, buy whichever is cheaper, both of the strap options suck. I'm not really happy with the leather strap that comes with it. Also: I paid full retail. By the time your birthday rolls around it should be a couple hundred bucks cheaper. I just had to buy it NOW because I've been lusting for it for so long.

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

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                    • ChrisC
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                      I love how photos distort the apparent size of a watch on the wrist.  I would never have guessed that's only a 36mm watch. It looks more like 40 or 42.

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                      • neph93N
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                        The smaller size may work for me actually. I tried on some 38mm Hamiltons in the Spring and they looked borderline too big. It seems I have broad upper arms, big hands but cute little wrists.

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

                        • Dame Vera Lynn
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                        • mclaincauseyM
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                          I really love the cushion case

                          Think it, be it.

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                          • DougNgD
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                            Like…Popeye?

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

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                            • neph93N
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                              Eeeh… I’d like to think so, probably slightly more effeminate though.

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

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                              • ChrisC
                                Chris
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                                Easier to understand and better taste in women, too.

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                                • seawolfS
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                                  Lum-Tec M22

                                  “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                                  @zeebeeleather

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                                  • mclaincauseyM
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                                    Great-looking piece.

                                    Where'd ya get that lovely strap? 😃

                                    Think it, be it.

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                                    • gaseousclayG
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                                      @mclaincausey:

                                      Great-looking piece.

                                      Where'd ya get that lovely strap? 😃

                                      Guessing he made it. It’s brandishing his logo [emoji1]

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                                      WTB:
                                      IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                                      IHSH-19

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                                      • seawolfS
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                                        Thanks! I don't know what it is about this watch, but I am so smitten with it. The aesthetic is so perfect for me, and I love looking at it. Plus, it's fun to wind every morning.

                                        @mclaincausey:

                                        Where'd ya get that lovely strap? 😃

                                        I know a guy 😉

                                        “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                                        @zeebeeleather

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                                        • goosehdG
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                                          @seawolf The guy is probably a crusty old salt who hangs around the goat locker all day complaining about the young kids these days.  :). Thanks for doing what you do Senior!!

                                          1990-1998 USN CTA2

                                          "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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                                          • seawolfS
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                                            @goosehd Ha! Wow, am I a crusty old salt? Sheesh, I guess so. When did that happen?!

                                            Thank you for your service CTA2!

                                            “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                                            @zeebeeleather

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